The Finkelstein Scavenger Hunt!                                                          

1. Follow his link to "The Adding Machine”                      

    * Review the pictures

    * Read the design statement

 

2. Answer the following questions about Mr. Finkelstein:

    * What degrees does he hold, and from which universities?

    * What is his current job?

    * Name the play he designed for the National Theatre of the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut.

 

3. FAQ's (Paraphrase his answers - in your own words - do NOT copy and paste!!)

* Advice to Budding Designers:

* Inspiration:

*Process:

 

4. Go to 3 of the following shows:

 

    * Amadeus

    * American Enterprise

    * As you Like It

    * Better Don’t Talk

    * Dracula

    * The Elephant Man

    * Evening

    * Ghosts

    * Jane Eyre

    * The Lark

    * Merchant of Venice

    * The Miser

    * On the Verge

    * Romeo & Juliet Ballet

    * Spider's Web

    * A Tale of Cinderella

    * Vasilisa the Fair

    * Wizard of Oz

 

For each - write 1 sentence describing his concept and 1 sentence explaining how the set reflects his concept.

 

5. Take a few minutes to peruse his other shows

    * What do you notice about his work?

    * How can his style influence you as a designer?

 

6. Look up and write information down about a famous theatrical designer.