You have decided you want to direct a new production of Our Town,in celebration of its 75thanniversary. To do this, you need the backing of a producer, and I am that producer. Therefore, you must prepare a prospectus for me, which in this class means a presentation or report. The presentation could take many forms. It could be a written report, as described below, but you could also be creative. Perhaps you want to create a webpage the presents the project. You could also prepare a video that demonstrates your concept. For example, maybe you want to do an Our Town for your town. This means you could include on a video some film of the houses or cemetery that inspires you. Perhaps some of your friends you would cast, talking about why they want to play the part. If you are artistic, perhaps you want to include what the poster would look like or the program for the play. Do not feel obligated at all to do all these things, but use these ideas to spark how you can fulfill the requirements in a way that best meets your own creative impulses. Be creative, but make sure you include the ideas mentioned below.
The report must include the following:
The paper should be at least 1500 words (an if not writing, use your best judgment about what would be appropriate for a final project). Use standard font, double space, write in full paragraphs with topic sentences, make sure you have a thesis, and you write in crisp sentences. You may certainly refer to other productions, but make sure you identify these productions.
Your paper will be graded on the following: