Today we reviewed what we've been looking at in class Feb 14 - 17: Greek Theatre, Aristotle's idea of the three unities, the famous tragedy of Oedipus Rex and the ancient Greek attitude towards arrogance/hubris. It's been a simple look, but vital when you consider the influence that Greek studies has played in Western European culture--especially the arts. I bet most of you have done really well on the quiz!
Time to loop back to where we had to leave off--the assignment that I planned to give to you on February 7.
In groups of five, you will be creating a mime to music. We'll be using Carl Orff's Carmina Burana "O Fortuna". You will open in tableau, mime a portion of the story into a new tableau, then mime another portion of the story into a new tableau, and continue that two more times to end in another tableau. Notice that this means you will be creating something that honours the three unities! No scene changes or flashbacks...
You get to pick your groups! Due at the end of class, so you'll be working quickly!
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