DETERMINATION

English 9: Dramatic Interpretation

Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”

Dramatic Interpretation Learning Task (50 pts.)

 Teams select a portion of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” to prepare
and perform a dramatic interpretation.

 Identify the portion of the play by Act, Scene and line numbers. Scenes must be
five (5) minutes minimum and seven (7) minutes maximum.

 Once the facilitator’s have approved the portion of the play, teams are to translate
their scene from Old English (Elizabethan) to Modern English (Contemporize).

 The written portion hardcopy is due March 23rd for final review prior to
rehearsing for dramatic presentation. (50 pts.)

 Once the facilitator’s have approved the translation, teams will rehearse and
prepare for their onstage presentation.

 Stage directions (blocking), characterization, memorization, vocals, and minor

props will be assessed during dramatic presentation.
o Stage Directions
 Stage Left, Stage Right, Center Stage, Down Left, Down Right,
Down Center, Up Left, Up Right, Up Center
o Characterization
 Define age, action, reaction
o Memorization
 Know the lines of your character and action for scene presentation
o Vocals
 Inflection, projection, articulation
o Minor Props
 Large and small props needed to enhance the scene

 Production of Dramatic Interpretations due April 15, 2010. (100 pts.)

Dr. J. Smith, Facilitator ITU: DETERMINATION

Ms. J. Markley, Facilitator Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”

Mr. M. Pryor, Facilitator Quality of deciding, controlling or achieving and outcome,

firmness of purpose
Ms. R. Muffler, Monday Facilitator Dramatic Interpretation Presentation Learning
Task