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
be
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point font
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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)