TASK 1 & 2 English Studies

TASK 1

Roles of directors

·         The first priority of the director is the welfare of the cooperative and its members.

·         Taking care of members confidential information

·         :hiring and evaluating the general manager, setting long

·         term goals and objectives for the association, determining the

·         best allocation of the companies resources, approving the hire

·         of key personnel, and overseeing the financial performance of

·         the association.

Roles of prop master

·         Make a complete list of required props; classify them into groups:

·     set props,

·      trim props,

·      hand props

·     food props.

·         CHECK WHETHER THERE IS ANYTHING SUITABLE IN PROP STORAGE BEFORE PURCHASING ANY PROPS, OR MATERIALS FOR MAKING PROPS.   

·          Establish deadlines for obtaining and building properties

·         Make a list of expendable props like cigarettes and food.  MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO KEEP THESE EXPENDITURES TO A MINIMUM.

·         Make a detailed budget for the purchase of props.  

Roles of stage manager

·         The Stage Manager is a key position in any successful theater production.  The position has a unique function because it serves the dual function of assistant to the director and production staff during the rehearsal period and then becomes the person in charge of the production during the actual performance. Each production will make different and unique demands of the Stage Manager. The role of Stage Manager is especially important and difficult in educational theater. The duties and responsibilities listed here are, by the nature of the position, incomplete; they serve as a guide to help create a successful experience.

·         The SM, stage manager, will be the key assistant to the director; however the SM is also serves as an assistant to the designers, technical director, costume shop supervisor, director of theater, conductor, and all other staff positions. Daily contact must be maintained with the entire production staff in order to communicate all of the various bits of information pertaining to the production.  The SM will be responsible for the creation and distribution of the Daily Rehearsal Report and the Performance Log. The report serves as a two-way communication between all members of the production staff. The SM should deliver the report in person in order to answer questions and gather information. The report should be delivered each day before the production shops open.

·         The SM will be issued any required key by the Technical Director.

·         The SM will maintain the Production Call Board, posting notices for cast and crews. The call board must be kept neat so that information is not lost in a clutter of useless postings.

·         The SM will help with the auditions as required by the director and director of theater.

·         The SM will create a Company Roster that will contain accurate information as to assignment, address, and phone number of each company member. This should be completed at the initial Company Meeting.                        

·         A primary duty of the SM is the creation of the Prompt Script. The SM will prepare a prompt script that will eventually contain all blocking notations, plus cues for lights, sound, shift, orchestra, and what ever is necessary for the production. This “bible” must be created with care so that anyone would be able to assume the position of SM and call a successful performance.

·         The SM will maintain a Production Book that will contain all information necessary for the production: Company Roster, production and rehearsal calendars, prop list, Daily Rehearsal Reports, Performance Logs .... any and everything pertaining to the production. This production book must be brought to every production meeting.

·         When rehearsals move into technical rehearsals, the SM will run the rehearsals.  The SM will schedule paper techs prior to the first tech rehearsal.  The SM will maintain the show throughout the run of the show, as rehearsed.

Roles of actor/actresses

·         Actors and actresses bring characters to life to entertaining an audience. In this career, you must memorize lines and actions from a script and perform them in the manner of the character you're portraying. This job requires you to research characters, study script dialogue and rehearse performances so you may give an accurate character portrayal. You may confer with other actors and directors as to the emotions, gestures and facial expressions your character might display. Depending upon what is called for in the script, you may deliver comedic performances or be required to act, sing and dance in a production.

 Task 2

Name of character			Traits					Remarks
			From the original play		The modified play
Lear			King of Great Britain		King of Great Britain			It does not change because we want to keep the originality of the play. However, King Lear uses easy English instead of Shakespearean English.
			He goes insane because of the treatment given to him by his two daughters (include textual evidence here)		He goes insane because of the treatment given to him by his two daughters (include textual evidence here)			The theme is still the same because we do not want to change the original mood of the play.
Goneril			Daughter of King Lear		Daughter of King Lear			It does not change because we want to keep the originality of the play. However, Goneril uses easy English instead of Shakespearean English.
		She betrays her father because she only wanted her father’s money. She compete with Regan on who will get Edmund. In the end, she died because she killed herself.		She betrays her father because she only wanted her father’s money. She compete with Regan on who will get Edmund. In the end, she died because she killed herself.				It does not change because we want to keep the character’s characteristic and the real story.
Cordelia		Daughter of King Lear		Daughter of King Lear		It does not change however the language used is a more easy English
		She is loyal to her father from the beginning until the ending of the story. In the end, she died because she was executed.		She is loyal to her father from the beginning until the ending of the story. In the end, she died because she was executed.		It does not change because we want to keep the character’s characteristic and the real story.
Edmund		Son of Gloucester		Son of Gloucester		It does not change because we want to keep the originality of the play. However, Edmund uses easy English instead of Shakespearean English. Still a bad person
		He pretends to have a fight with his brother, Edgar.		He pretends to have a fight with his brother, Edgar. Told lies to his brother and Gloucester.		The play is still the same because we want to show how bad and selfish Edmund is. Uses fence sword instead of normal sword.
Kent		King Lear’s servant		King Lear’s servant		It does not change because we want to keep the originality of the play. However, Kent uses easy English instead of Shakespearean English.
		He wants to have a fight with Oswald.		He wants to have a fight with Oswald.		The play is still the same because we do not want to change the original mood of the play and this scene is interesting for the audiences to watch.
Cornwall		Husband of Regan		Husband of Regan		It does not change because we want to keep the originality of the play. However, Cornwall uses easy English instead of Shakespearean English.
		He wants to put Kent in the stocks to give him a lesson.		He wants to put Kent in the stocks to give him a lesson.		The play is still the same because we do not want to change the original mood of the play.
Regan	Daughter of King Lear			Daughter of King Lear		It does not change however the language used is a more easy English
	She betrays her father and quarrel with Goneril about who deserved to get Edmund.			She betrays her father and quarrel with Goneril about who deserved to get Edmund.		It does not change because we want to keep the character’s characteristic and the real story.
Edgar			Son of Gloucester		Son of Gloucester			Uses new English, will wear modern costume.
			Deceived by his brother Edmund		Deceived by his brother Edmund			The theme is still the same because we do not want to change the original mood of the play.
Curan		A slave.		A messenger/ assistant.			It does not change because we want to keep the originality of the play. However, uses easy English instead of Shakespearean English.
		Give information to Edmund		Give information to Edmund			It does not change because we want to keep the originality of the play. However, uses easy English instead of Shakespearean English.
Name of character			Traits					Remarks
			From the original play		The modified play
Oswald			The steward, or chief servant, in Goneril’s house.		Change into Goneril Bodyguards			This change is made because servant today are more to works such as working at home
			Oswald obeys his mistress’s commands and helps her in her conspiracies		Oswald will work on every evil work of Goneril and still obey her.			The change is the appearance and the way and his specific task