Julius Caesar Acting Project

Project directions Select your scene After you select your scene, brainstorm possible interpretations. Example: Film adaptations of Romeo and Juliet have explored a variety of interpretations by casting rival gangs in West Side Story, garden gnomes in Gnomeo and Juliet, and kung fu cops and mobsters in Romeo Must Die. Consider the time, place, and characters that would enhance your scene.

Project directions cont. In Shakespeare’s day, acting companies named themselves just as bands do today. Shakespeare belonged first to the Lord Chamberlain’s Men and later the King’s Men. Your acting company should think of a name that reflects the characteristics of your group.

Project directions cont. Design a poster advertising your performance. Include a performance date, cast (character and student name), Director, Acting company name Setting (make sure to reflect your interpretation) Words and images that reflect your interpretation.

Introduction (Prologue) Write an introduction that provides context (what happened prior to your scene) and previews the content of your scene. Include an explanation of your intended effect. Memorize and present the introduction before your performance.

Costume Decide on an appropriate costume for your character.

Act and Scenes to choose Act 3 Scene 2 (total 5 members) Brutus’ Speech after Caesar’s death --one for Brutus --3 to act as your crowd members/ plebeians Act 3 Scene 2 (total 6 members) Antony’s Speech after Caesar’s death --one for Antony --four to act as crowd/plebeians Act 1 Scene 3 (total 3 members) Cicero and Casca discuss the strange events of the night --one for Cicero --one for Casca Act 3 Scene 1 Caesar’s Death total 8 members --you will need the following characters Cinna, Casca, Caesar, Metellus, Brutus, Cassius, Decius

Act and Scenes to choose Act 3 Scene 1 (total 4 members) Antony speaks to Caesar’s dead body with conspirators present --you will need an Antony, Caesar, Brutus, Cassius Act 3 Scene 1 (total 3 members) Antony speaks to Caesar’s body after conspirators leave --you will need an Antony and someone just to be a dead body (this will not count for your grade) Act 1 Scene 2 (total of 3 members) Brutus and Cassius speak about Caesar --you will need a Brutus and a Cassius Act 1 Scene 2 (total of 4 members) Casca talks about Caesar refusal of the crown --you will need the following characters Casca, Brutus, Cassius

Act and Scenes to choose Act 2 Scene 2 (3 total members) Calpurnia begs Caesar to stay home and tells him about her dream. --You will need a Caesar and Calpurnia

DUE DATES! 1st Period 5th period Thursday, June 4th—Begin Monday, June 8th—Finish No 1st Period on Friday, June 5th Friday, June 5th—Begin Monday, June 8th—Finish If you will not be here on these assigned days, it is YOUR responsibility to let me know ahead of time. Otherwise, you will receive a 0/100 in the assessment category.