Period 1:
Hamilton, an American Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda; Hamilton (Tony awards)
As we read/listen to Hamilton, notice theatrical conventions. Also, look for some of these Greek Tragedy elements in the libretto:
Hamilton, an American Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda; Hamilton (Tony awards)
As we read/listen to Hamilton, notice theatrical conventions. Also, look for some of these Greek Tragedy elements in the libretto:
- A story based on history or historical legends
- Hubris (a tragic flaw or hamartia of a character who feels he/she is too great, powerful, or perfect to make a mistake...this is usually taking the gods or fate for granted, or ignoring the natural reality of life, etc.)
- A good (or powerful) character comes to a bad end (usually as a result of the character's hubris or hamartia)
- A peripety (turning point or change of fortune)
- An anagnorisis (a discovery) (enlightenment)
- A chorus representing the populus (the people)
- Aristotle's 6 elements of a play: Character, Plot, Idea, Language, Music, Spectacle
- Stasimon (choral singing together)
- Stichomythia (alternating short lines of dialogue between 2 or more characters)
- Parados/exodus (the entrance of the chorus (parados) and the exit of the chorus (exodus))
- Deus Ex Machina (a contrived ending)
Find examples in your notes of theatrical conventions used in the musical. Also, find at least 1 example of each of the Greek Tragedy elements as we read/listen to Acts 1 & 2 of the play. You will turn in your notes at the end of the reading. (See handout).
Schuyler Sisters (live clip)
Hamilton, Act 1 (staged)
Period 2ish:
Use the time remaining in class to work on your play projects.
Schuyler Sisters (live clip)
Hamilton, Act 1 (staged)
Period 2ish:
Use the time remaining in class to work on your play projects.
HOMEWORK: Work on your play project.
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