For this first essay, you will apply some of the concepts we read about in our Wilson text to the Susan Glaspell play Trifles.
For this first essay, you will apply some of the concepts we read about in our Wilson text to the Susan
Glaspell play Trifles. After you have read the play, determine what kind of stage design you would
choose: thrust, arena, proscenium, black box, etc. You can be specific if you wish: The Arena Stage in
Washington, DC, or a proscenium stage that is created on a traveling truck (as just two examples). You
will tell the reader why you have chosen this design. What makes the play work well on this type of
stage, and how this stage will help tell the story? Next, consider your audience. Who do you imagine
will come to this play? How do you want them to be involved? What do you want them to understand?
How will your stage help create this kind of dynamic with the audience? These are sample questions
meant to help you think about responding to the two topics this paper must address: the stage design
and audience engagement for Trifles.
The essay must achieve these criteria at a minimum to be acceptable.
Must be at least 300 words in length
Must be typed using standard fonts and margins
Must demonstrate careful editing and proofreading:
o The essay has a thesis and central point
o The essay is well organized and uses transitions to guide the reader to the points
o Paragraphs are clearly written and developed with good reasons to support your
position
o You demonstrate critical thinking about the play and the dynamics of stage and
audience
o Sentences are complete and well written
o You have checked to make sure that spell check did not misspell a word
o You make reference to the play and the ideas in the readings
The essay is original to you. Any plagiarized work will receive an automatic zero
Of course, to receive the equivalent of an A, you will do more than just meet these minimum
requirements.
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