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June 2016 theater performances of Hamlet, Cymbeline, MidSummer Dream and Dr. Faustus highlight the differences in the role of gender as well, the political influence of the Betrxt that took place last year.
Examine the production as a whole; starting with the main characters, gender role differences, the selection of wardrobe, music, lighting, sound and special effects in the production value.
The writer must answer the questions of WHY, What, How, When and Where to each of these performances,. Specifically, each director viewed each production is gender and politically influenced. What motivated the directors and production team to consider the role of gender as the approach for performances.
Analyze, Compare and Contrast, make parallel connection between the live performances and each text. Also keep in mind that this course and experience abroad took place on the 400th year celebration of Shakespeare’s writing. Include historic inferences to the celebration of 400 yrs and his ongoing legacy.
How did the mechanics change with female roles in each play?
2016 RSC production of Cymbeline and Macbeth, does the performance fail to convey some aspect of female femininity; is the intention of female role revoke by masculinity performed?
2016 RSC production of Midsummer Night, the role of “Puck” is performed by female actress, whereas the text Puck is male. Does the performances fail to convey some aspect of female femininity; is the intention of female role revoke by masculinity performed?
RSC 2016 production of Hamlet, in which Hamlet explores the relationship of gender roles and Gertutue is killed by the actions of the authoritative males around her.
RSC 2016 Production of Dr. Faustus, the role of Lucifer is performed by a female actress. Lucifer is a powerful role overall.
Why does the female version of Lucifer fit/work better than the typical male portrayal?
Why is evil better suited or accepted by a female than a male? Do social preconceptions in gender influence this presumption? If so, how, discuss.
