THEATRE REVIEW FORMAT

1. DONT FORGET TO WRITE A CATCHY INTRODUCTION. It can be a quote

from the play, or someones reaction on a certain scene.
2. Include the 5Ws and 1H.
a) WHO
b) WHAT
c) WHEN
d) WHERE
e) WHY
f) HOW

3. Write about the casting. Was it well cast or poorly cast? Who were the students/people
that were cast? Why do you think they cast it the way they did?
4. Write about the plot. Include a plot description! (If you need help, you can look for one
on the internet). Was the plot interesting? Boring? Sad? Funny? Romantic? Cheesy?
Unrealistic?
5. Consider the theme of the show. What elements make up that theme?
6. Think about the style of the play. How can you tell the type of style this play has? Is
there more than one style choice?
7. Comment on the costumes. Did they fit the character?
8. Comment on the set. Does the set add something extra to the play? Who
designed/worked on the set? Make sure to give credit.
9. Talk about the director(s). Try to get an in with them.
10. Discuss memorable quotes. List several examples and explanations about why they are
memorable.
11. Give your own opinion. Say what you like and don't like about the play and maybe
suggest some improvements.
12. Talk about the use of levels and acting techniques and how it made the play more
memorable and understanding for you.
13. Comment on the characterization. Any accents you found particularly good, emotions
you thought were realistic?
14. Talk about the background music. Does it contribute to the performance or does it ruin
the moment? Talk about any flaws in the music or mistakes as well.
15. Were there any mishaps such as sound effects didn't happen, someone forgetting a
line, or an image and sound that weren't synchronized? How were these fixed?
16. Conclude your review with your opinions and suggestions regarding the over all
production.