someone else might have submitted this use a different play  “Why This Why Here Why Now” Proje ...

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someone else might have submitted this use a different play  “Why This Why Here Why Now” Project Assignment Description: How do theatre companies decide what plays they want to perform?  You will write a persuasive argument for (or against) the performance of a particular play in Madison, WI this summer. Your proposal should consider : Why this play is a good (or bad) play to be produced (why this) Why this play is a good (or bad) play for a Madison audience (where here?) Why this play is a good (or bad) play to be performed at this moment in time (why now?) In other words, we want you to offer  your opinion about which of the plays we have read or seen in class to date would be most (or least) appropriate, influential, or meaningful for production in Madison today.   Here are the plays you may write about. Write about only one of these plays. Oedipus the King Atsumori Tartuffe Machinal Angels in America Death and the King’s Horsemansome Some questions to inspire as you develop your proposal: Does the play relate to things going on currently in Madison or in the world? Does the play offer a particularly interesting artistic quality the Madison theatre scene? You might think about text, technology, themes, etc. Would producing the play offer particular economic benefits or drawbacks for the theatre? Formatting and Content: This assignment needs to include: Your name, TA’s name and date in upper left- hand corner A compelling title for your proposal A proposal addressing why you think the play you chose should (or should not) be performed in Madison at this time. A works cited, listing the play you proposed and any other resources you used to produce your essay. The use of AI beyond grammar or spell check is not allowed for this assignment for two reasons: 1) We want your ideas only and 2) AI doesn’t know what it is talking about. What particular challenges or opportunities might arise for the people producing this play?