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Name: ____John Slick_____________________________________
P.O. Box: _____2675_____________ Section: __Visual Arts________

Theatre Response 1
Due by October 14, 2008
(25 points)
Answers must be typed!

1. Play Title: __Distracted____________________________________ - 1 point
Playwright(s): ___Lisa Loomer_______________________________ - 1 point
Theatre: ____Mixed Blood___________________________________ - 1 point
Date of Performance: _October 9, 2008____________________________ - 1 point

CHARACTERS
2. Which character was most interesting to you? - 1 point

I thought the most interesting character was Jesse because the entire plot revolved around what
was wrong with him and his parents attempts to try to make him act like a normal child. It was
interesting that the audience never got to see Jesse until the very end when his mother finally
decided to pay him attention instead of trying to fix him.

What was there about the character that drew your interest? Be specific. – 4 points

Throughout the play, Jesse was never seen by the audience until the end. His voice was the only known element of his being to the audience although the entire storyline was based off of his actions. He would continually throw fits and his voice would portray emotions such as anger, confusion, and sadness, but the audience was never able to actually see how he reacted in situations.

PLOT/ACTION
3. Write a brief synopsis of the play. (1-2 paragraphs) – 5 points

The play, Distracted, is a story about a young boy named Jesse. Jesse is an active, attention-seeking individual who has trouble staying on task and getting along at school. Despite several outside perspectives, such as teachers and neighbors, Jesse’s parents can’t accept that he may have ADHD. They believe that he...