We have looked at wonderful scenic and costume designs in this module. We have seen artistic and technological marvels in the works of geniuses like Jo Mielziner. So why are you assigned to watch Our Town in this module, which uses no real scenery, only props, to ″set″ the stage? What does the staging of this play tell us about the theatrical experience? Of performance? Of storytelling? And, just as important, does it make us consider, ″is a play like Our Town, written in 1937 (yes, 81 years ago), still have relevance, still have meaning, for millennials today? That′s what you′re writing about in this module. Consider the questions and ideas above. Write your essay on what you think about these questions and any thoughts you have about setting, costumes, staging, messages and meanings in the play. Do some research and find authoritative comments to support what you think. Trust us, there is a ton of material about this play online. And, as usual, read and comment on your class mates′ thoughts and essays.
