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How to Write the Play Review

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Understand the purpose of a play review. A play review is a subjective and educated response to a piece of theater. The reviewer should have a strong background in theatre so their opinion is informed and credible. Though this is not a requirement for writing a good play review.
- The review should also give potential audience members a sense of the play. It should let readers know if spending their hard-earned money on a ticket to the production will be money well spent.
- Noting that you thought the play was “good” or “bad” will not create a strong play review. Instead, you should be specific in your critique and have a thoughtful analysis of the production. Your opinion on the play should be supported by a discussion of the production elements and how they worked together as a whole.
- The review should also describe the situation or plot of the play without giving too information to the reader. Avoid spoiling any plot twists or turns for potential audience members in your review.
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Look at the traditional structure of a play review. The standard play review contains five paragraphs. There are other approaches you can use, such as comparing two plays in one review or writing longer reviews for one play. But traditionally, a play review will analyze several elements of the production in five paragraphs, including:^[2]
- Paragraph 1: Your introductory paragraph should describe what you saw on stage. You should also give context for the play, such as the playwright or composer of the play and where the play is being staged.
- Paragraph 2: Briefly summarize the plot of the play.
- Paragraph 3: Discuss the acting and directing. React to the performers playing the characters in the play.
- Paragraph 4: Describe the design elements of the production, such as the lighting, sound, costumes, make up, and set and props.
- Paragraph 5: React to the play as a whole. Would you recommend the play to potential audience members? You can also include a recommendation, like a star rating or a thumbs up/thumbs down.

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Never judge a book by its movie.
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To enter a theatre for a performance is to be inducted into a magical space.
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