Think about the event as a whole. What overall was the work trying to do? How successfully did it do that? Was it worth doing? Why or why not? Analyze the overall purpose of the event in terms of TWO of potential Functions of Theatre and Performance.

 

QUESTION (Optional) (10pts) Think about the event as a whole. What overall was the work trying to do? How successfully did it do that? Was it worth doing? Why or why not? Analyze the overall purpose of the event in terms of TWO of potential Functions of Theatre  and Performance in the following list:

To enlighten/teach

To foster community

To delight the senses (visually/aurally)

To arouse emotion

To ask questions

To challenge our worldview (may even make us uncomfortable)

To encourage reflection about difficult issues

To inspire personal and/or societal change

To evoke admiration for the performers’ skills

To reflect our experiences

To evoke a visceral (physical) response

As always, support your statements with concrete, detailed examples from the event. Persuade your readers to agree with you! (100-200 words; BONUS)

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