Wos:

A Shakespeare Movie Project

Over the next two exciting weeks, you will be working to produce a modern/classical version of the classic comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. We will be breaking this assignment into two parts. At the end of each week, I will be asking each group to evaluate their performance, and I will also be giving you a weekly grade based on observations. Translation: If you do nothing your grade will reflect this.

Each group should have the following parts assigned:



Director: Overseas all elements of production.

Actors: Must learn lines, and have acting ability and also write script You may need to play multiple parts.

Camera/filming/sound person, also write script.

Editors (knowledgeable in imovie, Final Cut, or other video editing program)


Week One: June 10-14: Script Construction:

Over the next week, you will have one day to convert each scene and make your master cue-card script. You will be given a large over-sized note board to write your lines. You will need to keep on task to complete this in the week given.


June 10: Agree to parts. Decide whether you are doing a modern or classical version, or something in between. At the end of this class, please submit the list of 25-30 must have scenes.


June 11: Act 1 script construction. You will be given an oversized sticky note board. You must have a script that is followed 100%. You can’t change your script, so make sure that you create a strong one. If you are making these modern, you will most likely need to convert the lines. If you choose to do these with the original language, you will need to decide what to keep and what to cut. Do not cut anything that fundamentally changes the play.


June 12: Act 2 Script construction. Act 1 + 2 due at the end of class.


June 13: Act 3 + 4 Script


June 14: Act 5 script + rehearse All script writing is due at the end of the block.





Week Two: June 17-20 filming:

You will have 2 days to film, and 2 days to edit. Please make sure that you follow a schedule and use your time wisely. You may wish to divide your group, so you can edit and film during the same days.







Final movie Due June 20th