Men on Boats Script Analysis

You are the stage manager of Jaclyn Backhaus’s Men on Boats and rehearsal begins in two weeks. You are reading the script to prepare yourself to begin rehearsal. As you read, you will record design elements you foresee coming up in the rehearsal process. This is called a script analysis. You can reference the example shown below, but I invite you to explore your own Stage Management Style and create your own format.
You must include a minimum of 20 entries and include at least one entry from each design area (scenic, props, costumes, lighting, sound). Please note that recurring items cannot be logged more than once. For example, if a character has a sword, that sword can only be recorded as one entry, it cannot be recorded every time the sword is referenced.
Try to be as specific as possible when completing this assignment. The process of analyzing the text will enable you to communicate with the director, designers, production department heads, and others. Your attention to the details of the storytelling will prepare you to successfully communicate and collaborate in rehearsals and beyond.
The script for Men on Boats is available in the Week 2 Module.
Please upload this assignment as either a PDF or a Microsoft Excel file. DUE on Canvas by 2:00pm on Thursday, April 14.
Grading Criteria
Minimum of 20 entries
20%
Minimum of one entry from the five design areas (listed above)
20%
Written format is clear and easy to follow
30%
Work demonstrates critical thinking and understanding of potential production needs of Men on Boats
30%
Total
100%
Example Script Analysis
Page #
Design Area
Item/Effect
Notes
3
Props
Sword
For Romeo, used in stage combat
15
Sound
Waltz Music
In the background of the scene, playing from the top of the scene.
15
Costumes
Mask
For Juliet, worn during the party scene.
30
Scenic
Juliet’s Balcony
Elevated, must support bodyweight, scaled by Romeo.

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