benefit of studying theater

Your assignment is to write a letter to the President and Board of Trustees outlining the benefits of

studying theatre, keeping our core values in mind. What have you learned ab

out the theatre this

term

that

could help you communicate the value of this ancient art form? How can you apply some of the skills of

this craft to other areas of your life/career? How does participation in and patronage of the theatre reflect

our core val

ues? This is a persuasive piece, so make sure you support your claims with thoughtful details.

The paper must

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etween 500 and 1000 words

While this is a letter, it should reflect standard essay form with consideration to purpose, question at

issue, assumptions, etc. See the rubric on the next page for

grading criteria

(worth up to

100

points)