- It would be helpful to do a section in your journal about criticism of theatre generally speaking i.e.. the purpose of it, who does it, where it is included and lots of examples of actual theatre criticism (include what you liked or didn't like about certain examples etc and it will give you a feel for the type of language used.)
- before you go and see a piece write down in your diary what you are thinking of seeing and when and what's more, why.
- include the advertisement (the one that you had to ring up to get your tickets)
- every time you go and see a play get absolutely everything you can on it i.e.. poster, program, stickers your ticket and then stick it in.
- As soon as possible after seeing it write an entry in your journal about the play. I'd try and write as much as possible because you will be suprised how quickly you will forget it.
- draw sketches of the stage, setting, costumes etc to take up space. It doesn't matter if you can't draw. A good idea would be to take a camera, although sometimes they don't allow this but perhaps you could organise with the theatre to stay behind and take some photos.
- i'd then try and find as many critiques/reviews on the play that you have seen from local newspapers even the net to see what other people thought of the play.
- then include all your drafts from 1st to final.
I think that will fill it!!
I haven't looked on CSU site for this type of IP but I'd have a look if I was you.
