Production Concept Reports

Topic Options for Intro to Theatre Production Concept Reports

 

1. A typed explanation of the plot and theme (REQUIRED!!)

 

2. Choose an existing theatre in which to produce your play.  Who would make up the perfect audience?  Explain your choices.

 

3. A playlist of music or sound effects to be used in your play – play some examples.

 

4. an ideal cast, using existing actors.  You must include pictures and brief bios for the cast.

 

5. a monologue, memorized and performed for the class

 

6. a costume design, incorporating renderings or a picture collage, and explaining your choices

 

7.  build a set model or display or make a set map, and explain

 

8. a prop list with pictures of the most important props

 

9. A poster to advertise your play or a program cover design

 

10.  information about the author – how/why they work, their objectives, common themes

 

11. a projected budget, taking into account actors’ and technicians’ salaries, theatre rental, production costs

 

12. A lighting design, expressed in drawings or pictures, with a detailed explanation of how lights will create the right mood and environment

 

13. an overall concept statement, with a full explanation of your choice

 

14. any other suggestion that you may have IF approved IN ADVANCE by the instructor

 

Keep in mind that all of this will be presented to the class as well as to me; make your visual aids large enough to be seen by the entire class.  You may also use a Powerpoint slideshow as your method of presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE CONTRACT III – EVALUATION FORM

PRODUCTION CONCEPT REPORT (150 POINTS)

 

NAME_________________________________________________________ DATE_____________________

 

PLAY TITLE_____________________________________________________________________________

 

AUTHOR_________________________________________________________________________________

 

FOUR TO FIVE ELEMENTS:

1. PLOT AND THEME SUMMARY

2. ___________________________________

3.___________________________________

4.___________________________________

5.___________________________________

6.___________________________________

 

DATE OF REPORT PRESENTATION __________________________________

Time (5 points)  8-10 minutes                        _________________

presented within time requirements

 

Plot and theme summary (25 points)            _________________

 

4-5 other elements (100 points)                        _________________

 

Presentation (20 points)                                    _________________

style, planning, organization

 

 

TOTAL: ________________________     A B C D F