Setting, Plot & Characters Plot
- What parts of the play did you find most interesting?
- I found the parts where everybody was screaming and running all around the most interesting. Because I felt the energy a bit more.
- What parts bored you?
- Parts that bored me were generally long serious talks with little intervention. For example, the long talk before they found the doll.
- How did you feel during different parts of the play?
- Most of the time I felt really engaged and energized, but underneath it, all was a little bit of confusion. Because I didn't really understand what was going on.
- What caused these feelings?
- I think it was the energy and excitement that the actors were giving.
- Who do you like? Who do you dislike? Who does not interest you?
- I really liked Mary, because of how much she was changing her mind and how odd of a character she was. Everybody else I didn't really care about.
2) Themes – What are the prominent ideas or concepts explored in the play?
Lying, faith in god. Idk I was sorta confused.
3) Production/Design Elements - Set, Props, Costumes, Lighting, Sound
- How does each element help tell the story?
- Elements like switching characters help us see each person's point of view.
- How does each element tell us about the characters?
- How does each element create a feeling, atmosphere, or emotion?
- Things like light are able to help immerse the audience a bit more.
4) Theater and Its Double: Art Reflects Life, Life Reflected Through Art
- How is this story similar to actual events that have occurred in the past or are happening the world today? Which events?
- This story is based on the Salem witch trials. I can't really see any connection between people now tho.
- Are any characters like actual people today or in history? Who?