Assignment

I know that for some people, attending a cultural event may be problematic for a variety of reasons. If you cannot attend a live museum tour, concert, or play, here is the alternative assignment. You can watch this play, and adaptation of the show 'Amadeus' and write your paper based on this show. Now, this is not a Broadway show, it is a community theater presentation from a local university near where I live (I actually taught most of the people in this show).

Just pretend that you are going to this play at the theater, get some popcorn and watch (the show is over two hours, so relax and enjoy), To brief you a bit on this show it presents the dilemma of the composer Antonio Salieri (played by Robert Kowalewski), who is good at his work and well known, but then he meets the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (played by Logan Williams) and he realizes his own mediocrity compared to the true genius of Mozart.

Salieri then schemes to destroy Mozart, while at the same time being the only one who fully understands the true magnificence and brilliance of his rival. For your assignment, watch the show (just click on the video links below, I would not recommend trying to view this on a phone or tablet, it will work best on a computer) and then write a 2 page essay in which you tell me about the play, describing the plot and flow of the show (so I know you watched it) and then critique the show; did you like it? Did you enjoy the actors? etc.

Remember, this is just a local community theater show, and you should assess it accordingly. Make sure you watch it (you do not need to do any outside reasearch), using Google or Wikipedia will not help you with this assignment since their production is unique and different. Just enjoy a fun evening of watching live theater and write your paper on the show:

Watch Youtube Video
Name: AMADEUS_Part 1
01:26:07

Watch Youtube Video
Name: AMADEUS_Part 2
Duration: 01:20:27

Template for Museum or Concert:

Introduction

(This is easy, just one sentence) The purpose of this paper was to experience the world of Humanities beyond a classroom setting that additionally involves a visit to a museum or live play/performance (please list your choice)

The Event

(This is easy) Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.

Two Items

Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces (e.g., art, exhibits, music, etc.). Provide as many details as possible. Help me to feel and see the moment. Describe the décor, the ambiance, and the electricity of the atmosphere.

(This is too easy) First Piece, or Song, or Performance.

(This is too easy) Second Piece, or Song, or Performance

Conclusion

(Now I'm Done) Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event. Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text.

References

Sayre, H. M. (2015). The humanities: Culture, continuity & change, Volume 1 (3rded.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Pearson Education

* Use your own words: please note that quotes and info from sites like Course Hero, Wikiliks, the Internet , and copying and pasting more than one sentence per paragraphs is automatically detected by Stayer software.

Template for a play:

Hello Team,

See the template for Assignment Template Alternative Assignment or Play- Paper length:

Minimum of two pages!

Introduction

(This is easy, just one sentence) The purpose of this paper was to experience the world of Humanities beyond a classroom setting that additionally involves a visit to a museum live play/performance, or watch Play Amadeus (under week 9 tab)

The Event

(This is too easy) Clearly identify the plot of the play! Name 3 of the characters and how they contribute to the play.

Two Items

Provide specific information and a description of at least two scenes from the play. Please choose a scene from part1 and a scene from part 2. Please describe the scene in its entirety. This includes the backdrop, chairs, stairs, color of décor, etc. Also describe the characters, their costumes, and their body language. Also include the lines spoken that intrigue you and why.

(This is too easy) Part 1

(This is too easy) Part 2

Conclusion

(Now I'm done) Provide a summary of the play and describe your overall reaction after watching the play. Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text.

References

Sayre, H. M. (2015). The humanities: Culture, continuity & change, Volume 1 (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Pearson Education

* Use your own words: please note that quotes and info from sites like Course Hero, Wikiliks, and the Internet, and copying and pasting more than one sentence per paragraph is automatically detected by Stayer software.