Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Performance of TOTS

You have been asked to take original lines of Shakespeare's Play the Taming of the Shrew, and rewrite the section to be in the setting of a high school. You then get to film this scene using the video cameras provided. 

What will make your performing a success? What things would YOU look for if you were watching a performance of Shakespeare? Write your ideas down here.   

Sunday, December 7, 2008

True Characters Revealed?

Skim through Act 2 again starting at the meeting of Petruchio and Katherine? What does this scene reveal about the two characters? Give examples from the text to support your statement (quotes). Do you think Petruchio should give up or should Kate?