3 pages long (double spaced), in a standard MLA format, and a regular font.
Introduction: Include the title of the play, director and where it was produced and any other descriptive phrases you can include. A one-line synopsis is all you need for plot, but make sure you dive into your thesis — your opinion about the play and why. For example “This was a witty, colorful and fast-moving production that entertained and amused, but also gave us moments of pause when the director created some stunning moments with acting and design that led us to consider the relevance of this story and why it impacts our time.”
The Body: Three to four paragraphs that cover:
A) The Acting — how the cast was overall, who stood out and why, who disappointed and why — details about physical and vocal choices are appreciated as are direct quotes from the play.
B) The Design — make sure you include the set design and how it served each scene, the lighting and how it changed through the play, the costume design with standout moments and the sound design with some details.
C) The Directing — try to find the concept and how it was explored in different choices through the play, talk about major moments and how they worked, see if you can find how the director used design and acting and the text to create and illuminate a moment.
Conclusion: Your overall opinion once again, said in a different way and alluding to the details you provided from acting, design and direction. A good sentence or two to wrap it up.
