This is the handout that accompanies the play- traditional students have a hard copy. Virtual students can download and print.
What are some of the conventions of a great Rom Com?
Shakespeare basically invented the Rom Com...
https://www.hypable.com/shakespeare-crafted-the-genre-of-the-romantic-comedy/
https://film.avclub.com/william-shakespeare-invented-every-romantic-comedy-trop-184447464
Shakespeare Uncovered: Much Ado About Nothing
Watch the episode and make notes on the themes/plot/conflicts, the couples- Hero & Claudio and Beatrice & Benedick, and the villain- Don John. You should also note anything about Shakespeare and the history of the play itself that you find important.
This is OUR production. Watch the intro and consider how Kenny Leon is updating the show, while also offering a 'traditional reading'.
Bonus Assignment: Watch 10 Things I Hate About You, read a summary of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, and write a one page response explaining how the movie interprets the classic play's plot. In order to earn credit, you must submit prior to Fall Break.