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)
