Case Study
One student reflected on the project, "Before we did this, I didn't realize there was so much math involved in theatre, and it helped me realize there is math in everything."
| SCHOOL DESCRIPTION |
A mid-size high school in Brooklyn. |
| CLASS SIZE |
33 |
| SUBJECT | Applied Mathematics |
| NUMBER OF WEEKS | 8 |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS | 8 |
Roundabout Production Attended
Amy and the Orphans
Residency Thematic Question
How does a scenic designer use geometry concepts to create a scale model of a set piece?
Overview
This residency connected applied mathematics to scenic design by enlisting students to create a 3-D scale model of a set using dilation and scale factor. Students saw Roundabout’s production of Amy and the Orphans and, using the thematic content of the play, made informed decisions to create multiple models.
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