Q THEATRE PRODUCTION CRITIQUES GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Length: two - three pages, typed, and double spaced. No cover page is necessary. Use complete sentences and proof your paper carefully for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. 2. Assume that the reader is not familiar with the show. 3. Review the actors, not the characters. DO SAY: Bill Smith as Hamlet was. . . DO NOT SAY: Hamlet was. . . ., unless specifically talking about how the character was used in the production. 4. Please do not use general statements like, “cool”, “interesting”, “amazing”, “I liked it”, “great job”, etc. Take a deeper look at what connected with you or helped to tell the story in an engaging way. MAIN BODY: The following outline may be followed in the review as a guideline (but do not number these; please write as a complete, formal paper). 1. A description of where and when you saw the production, the play title, and the playwright's and director's names. 2. A brief synopsis of the plot (about 5 clear sentences is usually sufficient). 3. A statement that conveys the overall impression the play made on you. 4. An evaluation of the work of all key performers. 5. A mention of any particularly outstanding other performers -- small roles, cameos, walk-ons. 6. An evaluation of ALL design/technical areas -- set, lights, costumes, props, make-up, dancing/movement & music (if any), and any other relevant areas. 7. A brief summary statement that includes your evaluation of the overall experience.