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.