King Lear Extra Credit Assignment

Choose one of the three speeches we have studied from King Lear (Edmund’s speech from 1:2, Edgar’s speech from 2:3, or Lear’s speech from 3:2). Record a video reenactment of the character delivering this speech (you must be the character delivering the speech).

Requirements/ Suggestions:

·       This may be recorded on a smartphone or a more professional filming device.

·       You may cut or edit the film however you want (it does not have to be in one take) – but it does need to include at least some attempt at theatrical creativity.

o   Theatrical creativity may include a dramatic setting, passionate delivery, passionate movement, special effects, unique costumes, and/or a unique presentation of the speech.

o   I will be the sole judge of your overall theatrical creativity, and projects that put in minimal effort on this front will not receive credit (if you simply read the speech on camera with little-to-no passion or creativity, then you will not receive the extra credit point).

·       I recommend truly diving deep into your chosen speech: watch other versions of the speech online, study the details of the speech, analyze the character’s state of mind, and determine how you want to bring the brilliance of Shakespeare’s writing to life!

·       You are more than welcomed to do this in partners or triads, but only the person delivering the speech on film is eligible for receiving the extra credit point.

o   I recommend doing the project in teams, and sharing directing and filming duties while each of you gets the opportunity to put your acting on display.

·       Students that adequately complete this project will receive one whole bonus point added to their midterm grade.

·       A digital file of this assignment is due Tuesday, January 7^th. No projects received after this date may be eligible for the extra credit point.