In this collaborative portfolio, my partner and I examine Post Colonial ideas through poetry and reflections. This final project allowed us to focus on the material through a creative outlet while also using the platform as a call to action via a letter to our University.

In a class centered around Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets, the midterm and final were meant to be succinct analyses. The first essay featured in the PDF focuses on Shakespeare’s use of friendship and sexuality in Much Ado About Nothing. The second essay provided is meant to offer an insight on my growth in essay writing and analyses within a singular quarter. This proves quick thinking and my ability to adjust my writing style based upon my current projects and goals.

The two featured essays in this document were the midterm and final for my Theater Appreciation course. They cover the exciting musicals: Hamilton and Mama Mia. The first essay examines why the juke box was successful for Mama Mia. The second essay will discuss the ability to cultivate a diverse audience, specifically when looking at the success of Hamilton.