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Raisin in the Sun & Clybourne ParkThe charge of this prompt is to connect these two plays together to say something to those who witness them. What that message will be is up to you as designers to determine and then support with your design choices for these two powerful plays. Your job will be to solve some of the problems that arise when two plays inhabit the same theatre or actors are playing characters in bothshows. Look for the big ideas. Look for the hearts of the characters. Explore the playwrights and research history. Then you can paint a vivid picture with your work.MARKETING DESIGN5 Plates & PaperIn repertory theatre, the idea is to create a desire to see both shows and often to make a statement with the event. A company producing these two plays together has a message for its audience. What will yours be?Plate 1 (10x15) – Inspiration BoardShow your message that ties the 2 plays together (think motto of the year)Show fonts, colors, styleAdvertisements from other marketing campaigns that inspired you Show target audienceShow images or words that inspired your event and/or designIf doing a shadow box, include objects Include quotes from both scripts that inspired your campaign and/or messageNeeds to look neat and clearly reflect your design, message and marketing campaignPlate 2 (10x15) – Marketing CalendarNeeds to show all aspects of the marketing campaignWhen are you going to do everything for your campaign items (poster, event, program, and anything else you might add)It is recommended you plan a year in advance (Start from May 2017)Poster (some calendar examples)When is/are the design meeting(s)?When is the poster design due?When is the poster approved for print?When is the poster sent to be printed?When is the poster distributed/put up around the city?You can get as detailed as you choose to be.Needs to be neat and legiblePlate 3 (11x17) – PosterYou need to decide when each show is being performed (alternate nights, both on the same night, etc..)Needs to advertise both showsMUST BE READABLE!!!Must have/say:League High School TheatreInclude all required information from both publishersWhen, Where, How Much are Tickets, How to get ticketsPerformance on May 3, 4, 5 and 6It is up to you to determine how/when the plays will be presented, but make sure that is reflected in all marketing materialsUse the same logo (text and/or image that represents the productions) on everything If creating a social media campaign, make sure to include that information on your poster alsoPlate 4 (5.5x8.5 on a 10x15 board) – ProgramYou decide how to design your program based on performance dates and times (1 program or 2 programs)Cast and crew for both showsCover Back CoverAdditional Pages (Not necessary and or needed, but can be created)Directors PagePlay SynopsisActor BiosAdsEtc. . .Plate 5 (10x15) – Special EventSpecial event held in conjunction with the two plays as a way of promoting themNeeds to present the producing company’s purpose/message for choosing these 2 playsYour plate needs to include:Advertisement (advertise the event)Agenda/Itinerary (describes the order of events taking place at the event, can include times)This is a chance for you to be creative and come up with a way to draw in more people to an expanded experience. Maybe you include special guests or support a certain cause…the possibilities are endless!! Make sure your event is aimed at your target audience (the people you want to see your show) Make sure your event is measurable in some way so that you can guarantee it is going to bring people to watch the show(s) Plate 6 – Justification Paper Students will submit a two page Justification Paper explaining their marketing strategy and why it will work. Emphasis should be placed on explaining how everything will work together to bring audiences in for this production.You paper can briefly justify your design choices, but the vast majority of your paper needs to explain your marketing campaign strategy. How are you going to use the poster, program and event to guarantee that people are going to come and watch your shows.Make sure everything you include in your marketing campaign strategy is reflected in all of your plates and especially in your calendar. Make sure your marketing campaign tells the message you selected clearly!Remember in Repertory Theatre, the plays being performed are being put together for a reason and in marketing them you are connecting them together and then connectingthem to your potential audience. You set the tone before the curtain even opens and you are orchestrating an experience and opening the communication between the company and the audience. Raisin in the Sun & Clybourne ParkThe charge of this prompt is to connect these two plays together to say something to those who witness them. What that message will be is up to you as designers to determine and then support with your design choices for these two powerful plays. Your job will be to solve some of the problems that arise when two plays inhabit the same theatre or actors are playing characters in bothshows. Look for the big ideas. Look for the hearts of the characters. Explore the playwrights and research history. Then you can paint a vivid picture with your work.COSTUME DESIGN4 Plates & PaperPlate 1 (10x15) – Inspiration BoardShow your message that ties the 2 plays together (think motto of the year)Show pictures from historical research that inspired your designsShow ColorsShow TexturesShow PatternsShow ShapesInclude quotes from both plays that inspired your designs and message If you are doing a shadow box, include objectsPlate 2 (11x17) – A Raisin in the SunColored Sketch Format no SwatchesChoose one option:Sketch the entire Younger Family from Act 1, Scene 1 (This sketch should be a screen shot of what the audience first sees when the curtains open, lights come up, and all the actors are on stage. What is that image?) Label each characterLabel the plate with: “A Raisin in the Sun” Act 1, Scene 1Sketch one member of the Younger Family showing their entire progression through the entire play. (Each costume should reflect what the character is going through and reflect the character’s arc in the show)Label each costume with the act and scene it representsLabel the plate with: “A Raisin in the Sun” Name of CharacterAct ?, Scene ? Plate 3 (10x15) – Female from Clybourne Park (2 Renderings)Render Costume from Act 1 and Act 2Include SwatchesMake sure your model is the same person in both sketchesRemember the actor will have 10-15 minutes to change costume and hair and makeup for Act 2.Renderings should also reflect the fashions of that time (Act 1 – 1959 and Act 2 – 2009) Backgrounds are optional, but if done, they need to simpleYou can either draw both renderings on one paper an include all information for both designs or make a flip book and give each design its own pageMake sure the renderings are neat and Label each rendering with:“Clybourne Park” Name of Character Act ?, Scene?Plate 4 (10x15) – Male from Clybourne Park (2 Renderings) Render Costume from Act 1 and Act 2Include SwatchesMake sure your model is the same person in both sketchesRemember the actor will have 10-15 minutes to change costume and hair and makeup for Act 2.Renderings should also reflect the fashions of that time (Act 1 – 1959 and Act 2 – 2009) Backgrounds are optional, but if done, they need to simpleYou can either draw both renderings on one paper an include all information for both designs or make a flip book and give each design its own pageMake sure the renderings are neat and Label each rendering with:“Clybourne Park” Name of Character Act ?, Scene?Justification PaperEmphasis should be placed on justifying specific costuming details to support the characters in each of the stories.Do not write about how to make the costumeDo not write about how you drew and colored your designWrite your paper like you would an essay for your English classExample – IntroTalk about how your designs reflect your message and how your message is reflected across both shows Where inspiration came fromState which characters you designed for1st paragraphTalk about character personality and characteristics and how that influenced your designs, fashion style, color, pattern, fabric, and texture choicesAlthough no swatches are needed for this plate, you can mention the type of fabric you are using to design one of your sketchesYou can also mention historical influences, if you have someQuote lines from the play2nd ParagraphSame thing, but for Plate #3Talk about the costume change and how each design reflects each characterTalk about how you designed the costumes to be really different to help show a change in time (50 years later and a different character)3rd paragraphSame thing, but for Plate #4Talk about the costume change and how each design reflects each characterTalk about how you designed the costumes to be really different to help show a change in time (50 years later and a different character)ConclusionSum up your justifications for all of your designsTalk about how your design choices work for the shows and help relay your messageRemember in Repertory Theatre, actors are often in more than one play at a time and an effective costume can go a long way towards supporting them in making each character unique. Many actors comment on the fact that the transformation into a role doesn’t fully take place until the costume goes on.Raisin in the Sun & Clybourne ParkThe charge of this prompt is to connect these two plays together to say something to those who witness them. What that message will be is up to you as designers to determine and then support with your design choices for these two powerful plays. Your job will be to solve some of the problems that arise when two plays inhabit the same theatre or actors are playing characters in bothshows. Look for the big ideas. Look for the hearts of the characters. Explore the playwrights and research history. Then you can paint a vivid picture with your work.SCENIC DESIGN3 Plates & PaperAs is the nature of repertory theatre, the idea is really to create one set that with some creative changes can serve the needs for both shows. Because of the set change in Clybourne Park,students must create a single look for A Raisin in the Sun and both a 1959 version and a 2009 version of the same set for Clybourne Park.Plate 1 (10x15) – Inspiration BoardShow your message that ties the 2 plays together (think motto of the year)Show pictures from historical research that inspired your designsArchitectural InfluenceShow ColorsShow TexturesShow PatternsShow ShapesInclude quotes from both plays that inspired your designs and message If you are doing a shadow box, include objectsPlate 2 (11x17) – Ground Plan It is up to the designer to decide how many ground plans to make. You can put all 3 designs on one ground plan, each play on its own ground plan, or each design on a separate ground plan.You have a total of 3 scenic designsRaisin in the SunClybourne Park Act 1Clybourne Park Act 2Include a Title Block on each ground planMake sure your ground plans are:NeatHave straight linesAre accurate measurementsIf you have more than one ground plan, you can make a flip bookPlate 3 (11x17) – Renderings or Photographs If doing Renderings of All 3 SetsMake sure the renderings are neat Show detailAre colored properly to highlight the designDon’t forget to add some people to scale in your setIf doing Pictures of all 3 SetsMake sure to include a wide picture of the whole set and close up pictures to show detailMake sure the pictures are taken with adequate lighting (sometimes you have to use the flashlight on your phone or a flashlight to help add lighting to your little modelAlways check your camera and look at the pictures while you are taking them to make sure they look good! (You should even stop after taking a few and take out the SD card and look at the pictures on a computer just to double check that the pictures look good)Don’t forget to add some people to scale in your setTake pictures from different anglesDon’t be afraid to take a lot of pictures( its always better to have a lot to choose from)Justification PaperEmphasis should be placed on explaining specific set details to support the transformation from one set to another but also on how chosen details support the stories themselves.Write your paper like you would an essay for your English classExample Justification Paper OutlineIntroEmphasis should be placed on justifying specific scenic details to support the stories and characters of each play.Do not write about how you mad your model or drew your rendering Talk about how your designs reflect your message and how your message is reflected across both shows Where inspiration came from1st paragraphTalk your scenic design choices for Raisin in the SunWhy is the apartment layed out the way you have itWhat architectural styles/influences inspired you to justify your choicesTalk about how your design is actor friendly (because you have various different acting areas and entrances and exitsYou can also mention historical influences, if you have someQuote lines from the play2nd ParagraphSame thing, but for Clybourne Park Act 1You can mention the set change, and how your design allows for a fast set change, but don’t write about how to change your set between actsYou can write about how you are using set pieces from Raisin but turned them around, or slightly adjusted them for Clybourne3rd paragraphSame thing, but for Clyboure Park Act 2ConclusionSum up your justifications for all of your designsTalk about how your design choices work for the shows and help relay your messageRemember in Repertory Theatre, the two plays may be performed on the same day and must therefore be able to be changed quickly and easily and all parts of both sets must be stored in the same space. It can be a very intricate problem to solve but the results of the transformations are profound to the storytelling and to creating that environment for the actors to work in.Raisin in the Sun & Clybourne ParkThe charge of this prompt is to connect these two plays together to say something to those who witness them. What that message will be is up to you as designers to determine and then support with your design choices for these two powerful plays. Your job will be to solve some of the problems that arise when two plays inhabit the same theatre or actors are playing characters in bothshows. Look for the big ideas. Look for the hearts of the characters. Explore the playwrights and research history. Then you can paint a vivid picture with your work.HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN7 Plates & PaperThe makeup model does not have to be a student at your school, but should be the same person for all three looks to illustrate how your designs transform that same person into different characters.Plate 1 (10x15) – Inspiration BoardShow your message that ties the 2 plays together (think motto of the year)Show pictures from historical research that inspired your designsShow ColorsShow TexturesShow PatternsShow ShapesInclude quotes from both plays that inspired your designs and message If you are doing a shadow box, include objectsPlate 2, 3, & 4 (10x15) – Renderings Same Actor used in all 3 LooksMake sure your face that your are rendering on is the same for all three renderings because you are using the same actor for all three different looksOne Actor is playing 3 different charactersOne Rendering is the Character in “Raisin in the Sun”One Rendering is the character in “Clybourne Park” Act 1One Rendering is the character in “Clybourne Park” Act 2Product LegendInclude all makeup and hair accessories and or wigs usedWrite down the Product Name and ColorWe should be able to look at your rendering and buy everything in your product legend to create your designLabel each Plate withName of PlayCharacterMake sure your Renderings are neat, proportionate, and accurately reflect the character described in the playPlate 5, 6, & 7 (10x15) – Choose One Option:Photographs of the Actual Application of You Renderings on an ActorExecute the makeup and hair on your actor and take pictures of each design (example: Plate 5 is the executed look of your rendering from Plate 2)You don’t need your actor to wear a costume, but it does tend to help create the image of the whole look (It is up to you, but not necessary)Make sure to take pictures from every angle and include close up shots (Front, Profile, Back, Hair, Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Neck, Checks, Hands, Etc. . . )Make sure to also include a wide shot that shows everythingYou can fit as many pictures as you feel necessary on your 10x15 plate, so have fun and take a lot of pictures Always check the camera to make sure your pictures are looking good and you can even take the SD card out of the camera and look at the pictures on a computer just to make sure they look the way you want them to. (Don’t shoot all your pictures and then look at them, look at them while you are shooting)Label each Plate withName of PlayCharacterChoose an Actor of the Opposite Sex from Plates 2, 3, 4 and Render those 3 looksDo the exact same thing that your did for plates 2, 3 and 4Justification PaperEmphasis should be placed on using specific hair and makeup details to support the characters in each of the stories.Do not write a how to apply this makeup and hair paper!Your paper needs to justify your design choicesWrite your paper like you would an essay for your English classExample Justification Paper Outline for Option 1IntroEmphasis should be placed on justifying specific hair and makeup details to support the stories and characters of each play.Talk about how your designs reflect your message and how your message is reflected across both shows Where inspiration came fromMention the characters you designed for1st paragraph Talk about your design for your Raisin character Talk about how your design reflects your actors age, personality, characteristics, etc. . .Talk about how your design is actor friendly Talk about color choicesYou can also mention historical influences, if you have someQuote lines from the play2nd ParagraphSame thing, but for Clybourne Park Act 1 characterTalk about how you designed with a makeup and hair change in mind, but don’t go into detail and write a how to change hair and makeup (You should be able to briefly describe this process) 3rd paragraphSame thing, but for Clyboure Park Act 2Talk about how you designed with a makeup and hair change in mind, but don’t go into detail and write a how to change hair and makeup (You should be able to briefly describe this process) ConclusionSum up your justifications for all of your designsTalk about how your design choices work for the shows and help relay your messageIf you choose option 2, you can arrange your paper to where paragraph 1 talk about your 2 Raisin renderings, paragraph 2 talks about your 2 Clybourne Park Act 1 renderings and paragraph 3 talks about your 2 Clybourne Park Act 2 renderings. Same talking points apply to this layoutRemember in Repertory Theatre, actors are often in more than one play at a time and an effective makeup can go a long way towards supporting them in making each character unique. It’s much easier to assume a new role when you look like someone different each time you see yourself in the mirror.GENERAL EVALUATION QUESTIONS FOR ALL DESIGN AREASJustification Paper lays out a clear production concept that is supported with artistic choices throughout the design.The Inspiration Board provides examples of elements that represent the design concept and these elements can be seen carried into the finished design.The design includes all the required elements of the prompt.The overall work from concept to finished design is cohesive, creative and functional and presented in a professional manner.SET DESIGNThe design is workable as an acting space.The design creates a setting that supports the production concept.The design is well drawn (by hand or CAD) proportionate to the production space in drafted ground plan according to USITT Standards.The scenic model or color renderings give a clear representation of the intended design.The scenic model or color renderings are artistically well produced.The scenic model or color renderings illustrate how the design will function in production.COSTUME DESIGNThe designs support the characters by indicating personality, station and relationships.The designs support the production concept.The designs are functional within the production demands.The renderings give a clear representation of the intended design.The renderings are artistically well produced.HAIR /MAKEUP DESIGN(Use same as COSTUME) but add…The realized application of the makeup/hair reflect the intended design.MARKETING DESIGNMarketing strategy as planned is aligned with the production concept and sets the tone for the production.Strategy is plotted effectively on the production calendar.Poster is effective at communicating the necessary information and is artistically well produced.Program is coordinated to the poster and includes the required elements and is artistically well produced.Specialty Item/Event is clearly explained and will serve to promote the show effectively.GROUP DESIGNAll of the designs support the overall production concept.All of the designs are unified artistically and work well together as a whole.All of the designs are functional and clearly explained.All of the designs are artistically well produced and clearly indicate the designers’ intent. ................
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