Acting Company Activity #5

            For this activity, your company will be directing and performing a unique section of Act III.  Please follow the guidelines below for completing the activity.  Be sure to take adequate notes about your choices in your notebook.

1.     Read through your section of the scene.  Use the cheat sheet method.

2.     Determine the general meaning for each speech. Note these in your write-up.

3.     Look at each speech. Cut unnecessary repetition and phrasing to condense your piece.  Be aware of rhythm and meter when making cuts.  Take notes on what you cut and why you cut it.

4.     Determine character objectives for your section. Incorporate these objectives inot the subtext of your lines. Record your decisions in your write-up.

5.     Stand up and develop blocking pattern for the characters during the exchanges. Take notes on how and why the characters are moving the way they are.

6.     Create blocking maps for your scene showing character movements.

Scene assignments:

Part I:  III.ii.1-89

            Characters: Oberon, Robin, Demetrius, Hermia

Part II:  III.ii.90-180

            Characters: Overon, Robin, Lysander, Helena, Demetrius

Part III: III.ii.181-249

            Characters: Hermia, Lysander, Helena (Demetrius)

Part IV: III.ii.250-295

            Characters: Lysander, Helena, Hermia, Demetrius

Part V: III.ii.296-365

            Characters: Hermia, Helena, Demetrius