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APA Committee for the Performance of Classical Texts

Who are we? The Committee for the Performance of Classical Texts of the American Philological Association.

What is our aim? To share information about performance of Greek and Roman texts, both in antiquity and in the present, and to get more people performing one way or another.

What can you do? Let us know how you are interested in performance by filling out this questionnaire (5-10 minutes time). (All of part I, whatever you can of parts II-IV).

How will this information be used? The committee plans to construct a web site for students, classicists, theater professionals and others interested in the performance dimension of classical literature.

Many, many thanks for your help!

John Gruber-Miller
Chair, Committee for the Performance of Classical Texts
Classical and Modern Languages
Cornell College
600 First St. W.
Mt. Vernon, IA 52314
U.S.A.
E-mail: grubermiller@cornell-iowa.edu


SURVEY: PERFORMANCE OF GREEK AND ROMAN TEXTS

I. Personal Information

Name:

Title:

Department:

Address:

Telephone:

Email address:

Would you be interested in serving as a consultant for productions of classical texts in your region? Yes No

PLEASE ANSWER AS MANY OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS AS YOU CAN


II. Performance of Greek and Roman texts in the classroom

In what ways do you emphasize the performance dimension of Greek and Roman texts in the classroom? Check all that are applicable.
student performances of scenes/monologues
discussion of texts from a performance perspective
viewing and discussing videos/films
other (please elaborate)

What videos/films do you show your students?

I have course syllabi and classroom materials to contribute (please send them, preferably in electronic form, to the address below). Yes No


III. Performance of Greek and Roman texts for the stage

What performances of Greek and Roman texts have you been involved with?

Modern title:

Ancient title (if not already obvious):

Your role in the production (e.g. actor, director, dramaturg, costumes, etc.)

Language(s) used in the production:

Text/translation used:

Write a brief description of the production, including information that might be useful to others thinking of producing this work.



What documentation of the production is available? Check all that are applicable.
playbills
photographs/slides
audio
video
text/translation
reviews

Would you be willing to be a contact person for this production? Yes No

Do you have photographs to contribute to an image library of performances based on Greek and Roman literature? Yes No


IV. Performance dimension of Greek and Roman texts as a focus of your research

What books or articles would you particularly recommend that discuss how performance enhances our understanding of ancient texts? (Please include your own)

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