A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Performance: Quince et al Lines 43-75

The transcript discusses the staging of a play involving Pyramus and Thisbee, focusing on how to incorporate moonlight and a wall into the performance. It includes instructions for actors on their roles and cues, emphasizing the importance of props like a lantern and a bush of thorns to represent moonshine. The dialogue also covers the need for a wall to facilitate communication between characters, with suggestions on how to present it on stage. The rehearsal process is highlighted, encouraging actors to follow their cues and perform their parts effectively.

What is one way suggested to bring moonlight into the chamber for the play?

• Using a mirror to reflect moonlight

• Leaving a window open

• Lighting candles

• Using a flashlight

How is the wall represented in the play?

• By painting a wall on a backdrop

• By using a real brick wall

• By having a person act as the wall

• By using a curtain

What material is suggested for the person acting as the wall to use?

• Cardboard

• Plaster or rough cast

• Wood

• Fabric

What should actors do during the rehearsal according to the instructions?

• Perform without practice

• Follow their cues

• Improvise their lines

• Read from a script

What role might an audience member take on during the play?

• Stagehand

• Playwright

• Director

• Actor