First this is an assignment about the play the comedy of errors by Shakespeare
Second DO NOT use outside sources. Only read and use the file I attached.
Third this is assignment is only responses so it is not more than TWO pages
here are the instructions:
- READ: “From the Production Team” (pg 6-15) (the report i attached
- Starting on pg. 6 with the “Director’s Concept” through “Note on Staging Technique” on pg. 15
- RESPOND
- Based on the Director’s Concept, what is the dramatic intention of this production?
- In other words, what themes of Comedy of Errors is this production highlighting and exploring?
- What creative choices are the directors and production team making, to bring those themes to life on stage?
- How did the “Note from the Dramaturg deepen your understanding of Shakespeare’s play?
- Based on the Director’s Concept, what is the dramatic intention of this production?
- READ: “Questions for Further Exploration” (pg 23)
- RESPOND: Choose TWO questions from this section, and write a written response. ( but the question and the response below)
- READ: “More! Background Information” (pg 24- pg 29)
- RESPOND: Create THREE guiding questions for your Production Response Paper. ( only write questions not a response)
- After you see OSU’s Production of Comedy of Errors, you will write an essay responding to the production.
- Use this study guide to help you create questions, that you can discuss in your response paper to the production.
- Possible topics and areas of focus in your response paper may include: Design, Acting, Staging, Production Concept.
- Question Examples:
- How will the production’s design bring the world of the play to life?
- How will this production successfully reach their intended audience?
- What will the actors do to differentiate between the twins, and make it clear for the audience?


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