Study Guide - ZORRO

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Study Guide - ZORRO

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STUDY GUIDE
ZORRO!
Production Information: Birmingham Children’s Theatre
presents ZORRO! October 5 to October 22, 2010, on our
mainstage at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention
Complex and on tour throughout the Southeast, October 28
to December 10, 2010. The play is a stage adaptation of
Johnston McCulley serial “The Curse of Capistrano”. The
production is directed by Abe Reybold, with scenic design
by Yoshi Tanokura, costume designs by Donna Meester,
Fight Choreography by Michael Flowers and an original
music score by Jay Tumminello. For ticket information for
the Birmingham run, please call 205-458-8899. Ticket
information for the Touring run may be obtained by calling
205-458-8186.
About the Creator: Johnston McCulley was born on
February 2, 1883. He loved to write and became a
reporter for The Police Gazette. During World War I,
he was a Public Affairs officer. After the war, he
continued to write and created the first story about
Zorro for a magazine in 1919. The public asked for
more, and McCulley ended up writing Zorro stories for
77 magazine issues. In addition to Zorro stories and
novels, McCulley wrote more than 100 Western stories
and twenty mystery novels. Some of his pen names
were Raley Brien, George Drayne, Grant McAlpine,
Frederick Phelps, Rowena Raley and Harrington
Strong. McCulley died on November 23, 1958.
Zorro creator Johnston McCulley reviews his original work with
Disney's Zorro star, Guy Williams.
http://www.zorro.com/img/McCulleyWilliamsReadsm.jpg
© 2010 - Birmingham Childrenʼs Theatre
Characters:
Colonel Corti
Corporal Gomes
Sergeant Garcia
Padre Mateo
Don Diego
Señor Romero
Señora Romero
Rosa Romero
Sanchez
Zorro
Settings:
The California Territory,
1820
The Ranch of the Romeros
Selected Themes
present in Zorro!
Patriotism
Human Concern
Greed
Pride/Hubris
Family
Maturity
Friend or Foe
Selflessness
Courage
Summary: Francisco and Maria Romero live with their daughter
Rosa on a ranch in Spanish-ruled California during the early
1800’s. One night, Spanish soldiers come searching for Zorro, a
trouble-making bandit, near their home. The soldiers encounter the
bandit and wound him before he escapes. Later, Padre Mateo, a
wandering friar, comes upon Don Diego de la Vega, a young
nobleman. Don Diego has been hurt and lost his horse. Padre
Mateo agrees to help him make his way to the home of Francisco
and Maria Romero. At the Romero ranch, Señora Romero is busy
making blankets to sent to an orphanage in Spain. Rosa is not
being much help. She is bored and longs for an adventurous life.
Zorro is a hero to her, and she is envious of his freedom. Their
conversation is interrupted by a knock at the door. Padre Mateo
and Don Diego have arrived at the ranch just as it begins to rain.
Rosa is not happy at seeing Don Diego. They had been childhood
friends, but Rosa cannot abide his arrogant behavior. Señora
Romero convinces the Padre and his companion to stay the night.
Rosa’s father is delighted to see Don Diego and hopes that the
business Don Diego wishes to discuss is marriage to Rosa; but,
Don Diego gives Señor Romero distressing news: his father, Señor
de la Vega, has been murdered by Colonel Corti, a cruel Spanish
soldier. During their discussions, he looks out the window and sees
Colonel Corti. Don Diego begs Señor Romero to hide him. The
soldiers are pursuing Zorro, the supposed murderer of Señor de la
Vega, and believe him to be hiding somewhere on the Romero
property. During their search of the property, Rosa discovers a
masked figure in her father’s study, it is Zorro, whom she helps
escape. Meanwhile, the Colonel wants Señor Romero to sign a
loyalty oath and threatens death if he refuses. Señor Romero thinks
he can avoid signing the document if he gives Corti gold, but
instead receives a blow to the head by the greedy Corti. Don Diego
appears at Rosa’s window and is captured by Corti, who proclaims
him to be Zorro. Corti accuses Don Diego of murder and robbery
and plans to ship him to Spain; but, Diego manages to slip away.
Zorro appears to fight Corti who wins, unmasking Zorro, to find a
great surprise!
Vocabulary found in the Play:
adventure ; |adˈven ch әr| ; noun ; an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or
activity
allegiance ; |әˈlējәns| ; noun ; loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an
individual to a group or cause
apprehend ; |ˌapriˈhend| ; verb ; arrest (someone) for a crime
atrocious ; |әˈtrō sh әs| ; adjective ; horrifyingly wicked
avenge ; |әˈvenj| ; verb ; inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or
another)
bait ; |bāt| ; noun ; food used to entice fish or other animals as prey
bandit ; |ˈbandit| ; noun ; a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an
isolated or lawless area
banquet ; |ˈba ng kwit| ; noun ; an elaborate and formal evening meal for many people, often
followed by speeches
baptize ; |ˈbapˌtīz| ; verb ; administer baptism to (someone), christen
bedevil ; |biˈdevәl| ; verb ; (of something bad) cause great and continual trouble to
behead ; |biˈhed| ; verb ; cut off the head of (someone), typically as a form of execution
bitter ; |ˈbitәr| ; adjective ; (of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful
because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment
blacksmith ; |ˈblakˌsmiθ| ; noun ; a person who makes and repairs things in iron by hand
blissful ; |ˈblisfәl| ; adjective ; extremely happy, full of joy
bribe ; |brīb| ; verb ; persuade (someone) to act in one's favor, typically illegally or dishonestly,
by a gift of money or other inducement
breeches ; |ˈbri ch iz| ; plural noun ; short trousers fastened just below the knee, now chiefly
worn for riding a horse or as part of ceremonial dress
buck ; |bәk| ; verb ; (of a horse) make sudden jerky movements
caper ; |ˈkāpәr| ; verb ; skip or dance about in a lively or playful way
captured ; |ˈkap ch әr| ; verb ; take into one's possession or control by force
charged ; | ch ärjd| ; verb ; accuse (someone) of something, esp. an offense under law
chivalry ; |ˈ sh ivәlrē| ; noun ; courteous behavior, esp. that of a man toward women
colonel ; |ˈkәrnl| ; noun ; an army officer of high rank
comment ; |ˈkämˌent| ; noun ; a remark expressing an opinion or reaction
companion ; |kәmˈpanyәn| ; noun ; a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or
with whom one travels
confusion ; |kәnˈfyoō zh әn| ; noun ; lack of understanding, uncertainty
consciousness ; |ˈkän ch әsnәs| ; noun ; the state of being awake and aware of one's
surroundings
coop ; |koōp| ; noun ; a cage or pen for confining poultry
Corporal ; |ˈkôrp(ә)rәl| ; noun ; a low-ranking noncommissioned officer in the armed forces
courtesy ; |ˈkәrtәsē| ; noun ; the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward
others
coward ; |ˈkou-әrd| ; noun ; a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or
unpleasant things
crisis ; |ˈkrīsis| ; noun ; a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger
cur ; |kәr| ; noun ; an aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition, esp. a mongrel
cutthroat ; |ˈkәtˌθrōt| ; noun ; a murderer or other violent criminal
damsel ; ˈdamzәl| ; noun ; a young unmarried woman
dawdle : |ˈdôdl| ; verb ; waste time, be slow
defenseless ; |diˈfenslis| ; adjective ; without defense or protection, totally vulnerable
demonstrate ; |ˈdemәnˌstrāt| ; verb ; give a practical exhibition and explanation of
dimwit ; |ˈdimˌwit| ; noun informal ; a stupid or silly person
donkey ; |ˈdô ng kē| ; noun ; a domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family with long ears
and a braying call, used as a beast of burden
element ; |ˈelәmәnt| ; noun ; one of these substances considered as a person's or animal's natural
environment
en garde ; |än ˈgärd; ä n | ; interjection ; in fencing, a direction to be ready to fence, taking the
opening position for action
engrave ; |enˈgrāv| ; verb ; cut or carve (a text or design) on the surface of a hard object
errand ; |ˈerәnd| ; noun ; a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something,
often on someone else's behalf
escort ; |әsˈkɔrt| ; verb ; accompany (someone or something) somewhere
eternal ; |iˈtәrnl| ; adjective ; lasting or existing forever, without end or beginning
evidence ; |ˈevәdәns| ; noun ; the available body of facts or information indicating whether a
belief or proposition is true or valid
famished ; |ˈfami sh t| ; adjective informal ; extremely hungry
featherbed ; |ˈfeðәrˌbed| ; noun ; a bed that has a mattress stuffed with feathers
flan; |flan| ; noun ; a baked dish consisting of an open-topped pastry case with a savory or sweet
filling
gallant ; |ˈgalәnt| ; adjective ; (of a person or their behavior) brave, heroic
genius ; |ˈjēnyәs| ; noun ; exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability
glimpse ; |glimps| ; noun ; a momentary or partial view
godsend ; |ˈgädˌsend| ; noun ; a very helpful or valuable event, person, or thing
gratitude ; |ˈgratәˌt(y)oōd| ; noun ; the quality of being thankful
greedy ; |ˈgrēdē| ; adjective ; having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, esp.
wealth or power
guarantee ; |ˌgarәnˈtē| ; noun ; a formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain
conditions will be fulfilled
guilty ; |ˈgiltē| ; adjective ; culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing
halt ; |hôlt| ; verb ; bring or come to an abrupt stop
homely ; |ˈhōmlē| ; adjective ; (of a person) unattractive in appearance
illegal ; |i(l)ˈlēgәl| ; adjective ; contrary to or forbidden by law
insincere ; |ˌinsinˈsi(ә)r| ; adjective ; not expressing genuine feelings
interfere ; |ˌintәrˈfi(ә)r| ; verb ; prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried
out properly
intrusion ; |inˈtroō zh әn| ; noun ; the action of intruding
knit ; |nit| ; verb ; make (a garment, blanket, etc.) by interlocking loops of wool or other yarn
with knitting needles or on a machine
lily livered ; |ˈlilē ˈlevәrd| ; adjective ; weak and cowardly
loafer ; |ˈlōfәr| ; noun ; a person who idles time away
loyalty |ˈloiәltē| ; noun ; the quality of being loyal to someone or something
mincemeat ; |ˈminsˌmēt| ; noun ; a mixture of currants, raisins, sugar, apples, candied citrus
peel, spices, and suet, typically baked in a pie
mission ;|ˈmi sh әn| ; noun ; an organization or institution involved in a long-term assignment in
a foreign country
modest ; |ˈmädәst| ; adjective ; unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or
achievements
mustache ; |ˈmәsˌta sh | ; noun ; a strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip
oath ; |ōθ| ; noun ; a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future
action or behavior
opponent ; |әˈpōnәnt| ; noun ; someone who competes against or fights another in a contest,
game, or argument
oppose ; |әˈpōz| ; verb ; disapprove of and attempt to prevent
orphanage ; |ˈôrfәnij| ; noun ; a residential institution for the care and education of orphans
Padre ; |ˈpädrā| ; noun ; father, the title of a priest or chaplain in some regions
patrol ; |pәˈtrōl| ; noun ; a person or group of people sent to keep watch over an area
perspective ; |pәrˈspektiv| ; noun ; a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something
pigheaded ; |ˈpigˌhedid| ; adjective ; stupidly obstinate
plunder ; |ˈplәndәr| ; verb ; steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a
time of war or civil disorder
politic ; |ˈpälәˌtiks| ; plural noun ; the activities associated with the governance of a country or
other area
precious ; |ˈpre sh әs| ; adjective ; (of an object, substance, or resource) of great value, not to be
wasted or treated carelessly
precisely ; |priˈsīslē| ; adverb ; in exact terms, without vagueness
preposterous ; |priˈpäst(ә)rәs| ; adjective ; contrary to reason or common sense
priest ; |prēst| ; noun ; an ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church
having the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments
property ; |ˈpräpәrtē| ; noun ; a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively
proposition ; |ˌpräpәˈzi sh әn| ; noun ; a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or
opinion
prospective ; |prәˈspektiv| ; adjective ; (of a person) expected or expecting to be something
particular in the future
pursuit ; |pәrˈsoōt| ; noun ; the action of following or pursuing someone or something
raid ; |rād| ; noun ; a sudden attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces in
warfare
recruit ; |riˈkroōt| ; verb ; enlist (someone) in the armed forces
revenge ; |riˈvenj| ; noun ; the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or
wrong suffered at their hands
ridiculous ; |riˈdikyәlәs| ; adjective ; deserving or inviting derision or mockery
roping; |rōp| ; verb ; persuade someone to take part in (an activity)
rubbish ; |ˈrәbi sh | ; noun ; absurd, nonsensical, or worthless talk or ideas
ruffian ; |ˈrәfēәn| ; noun ; a violent person, esp. one involved in crime
ruthless ; |ˈroōθlәs| ; adjective ; having or showing no pity or compassion for others
saint ; |sānt| ; noun ; a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being
in heaven after death
scoundrel ; |ˈskoundrәl| ; noun ; a dishonest or unscrupulous person
sergeant |ˈsärjәnt| ; noun ; a noncommissioned officer in the armed forces
surrender ; |sәˈrendәr| ; verb ; cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their
authority
tarnish ; |ˈtärni sh | ; verb ; lose or cause to lose luster
tomboy ; |ˈtämˌboi| ; noun ; a girl who enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated
with boys
unladylike ; |ˌәnˈlādēˌlīk| ; adjective ; not behaving or dressing in a way considered appropriate
for a well-bred woman or girl
urgency ; |ˈәrjәnt| ; adjective ; (of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention
vesper ; |ˈvespәr| ; noun ; evening prayer
vicinity ; |vәˈsinәtē| ; noun ; the area near or surrounding a particular place
vulture ; |ˈvәl ch әr| ; noun a contemptible person who preys on or exploits others
warrant ; |ˈwôrәnt| ; noun ; a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the
police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action
relating to the administration of justice
whittle ; |ˈ(h)witl| ; verb ; carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
wicked ; |ˈwikid| ; adjective ; evil or morally wrong
(Definitions: Dictionary, Version 2.0.2 (51.4)© Copyright 2005-2007 Apple Inc., All rights
reserved.)
Pre-Performance ACTivity:
Mask Making
Grade Level(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject(s):
•
Interdisciplinary
Overview: Students will put mathematic skills to use while having fun.
Objective: Calling upon skills of measurement and teamwork, each student will create their own
Zorro mask.
Resources: Fabric/Construction paper, safety scissors, string, ruler/measuring tape, pencil/pen/
markers, other decorating supplies as imagination demands.
Procedure:
1. Pair up students. With the teacher’s help, lead students through measuring each others eye
height and width, distance between each eye, the distance between the left edge of the left eye
and the left ear, the distance from the top of the cheekbone to the bottom of each eye, the
distance from the top of each eye and the top of the eyebrow, and the distance from the right
edge of the right eye and the right ear.
2. Using the measurements, create a template, similar to the one below, of a mask that is
customized for each student’s own face.
3. Cut out the template and use to trace the outline onto a piece of fabric. Cut out the fabric and
decorate. Attach a string at each temple to tie together, securing the mask!
Pre-Performance ACTivity:
Sleuth Detective
Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject(s):
•
Interdisciplinary
Overview: Identify aspects of everyday life that affects the way a story is told and understood.
Purpose: To use research, analytical and discussion skills to strengthen the understanding of
Historical Fiction.
Objectives:
1. Students will learn to research, using mediums such as the internet, libraries, video, text and
oral history, three specific time periods.
2. Discern pertinent information.
3. Compare/Contrast information.
4. In addition to written communication, present findings orally.
Activities and Procedures:
1. Present the idea of Historical Fiction, a piece of literature that was written in the present
about the past. Further the discussion that Zorro!, based on a Historical Fiction work,The Curse
of Capistrano, was originally written in 1919. How would you describe a work of Historical
Fiction, about the past written in the recent past, being told today, our present?
2. Divide your class into three groups: the Historical Past (1820’s) ; the Past (1920’s) ; and the
Present (2010). Challenge each group to discover as much as they can about the following topics
for each American time period: Science/Technology, Medicine, Education, Housing/Food,
Government/Politics, Arts/Culture, Transportation. Each group should create a written synopsis
as well as a poster depicting visual aspects of their findings.
3. Allow each group to present their information to the class. Following each presentation, allow
for a discussion comparing and contrasting each period. How is our current “Present” society
similar and different from both the Past and Historical Past. How does this information inform
the way today’s audiences perceive the Zorro story?
Performance ACTivities:
1) As they watch the show, ask your students to quietly think about the above mentioned themes
the characters encounter (unexpectedly experience or are faced with) on stage.
2) At the performance, remember that the actors love to hear laughter when they do or say
something funny, but please, no talking or whispering during the performance unless you are
helping the actors.
3) It is rude to chew gum, eat or have a drink in the theatre.
4) For the actors’ safety, do not use cameras, laser pointers or recording devices during a
performance. It is also rude to use a cell phone, iPod, Blackberry or beeper during the show.
5) Listen for the following Spanish words. Try to figure out, using context, what each means:
adios
adobe
buenas nochas
caballero
commandante
dos
dueñas
El Camino Real
frailes
fray
gracias
hacienda
mucho gusto
presidio
pueblo
rancho
Reina de Los Angeles
señoritas
señor
serape
sombrero
6) Actors love to hear applause! Show your appreciation by clapping at the end of the play.
Post Performance ACTivity:
Reporting a News Event
Grade Level(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject(s):
•
Interdisciplinary
•
Social Studies
•
Language Arts/Writing
Overview: Identify the parts of a news article by using creative examples.
Purpose: To demonstrate understanding of news articles by using prior knowledge and
creativity.
Objectives:
1. Students will be able to apply previously learned concepts of identifying the parts of a
newspaper and the parts of a news article.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the components of a news article.
3. Create a news headline.
4. Write a news story and illustrate a picture related to the story.
Resources: The Mark of Zorro or The Curse of Capistrano by Johnson McCulley (available at:
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Curse_of_Capistrano).
Activities and Procedures:
1. Introduce lesson and review parts of a newspaper.
2. Assign each student (as an independent or group project) a different chapter from the Mark of
Zorro to write a headline story.
3. Oral presentations of student's news article.
4. Give students this example or teacher created example.
Bad Fall Injures Children
It was reported by a reliable source last night that Jack and Jill Jones both fell down
slippery hill. The twelve year old twins were sent by their mother to get a bucket of water.
In returning, Jack fell down, hit his head on a rock and received a slight concussion. Jill
apparently tripped over Jack, and in falling down, received a skinned knee. The two were
taken to county hospital. Jill was treated and released. Jack remains in satisfactory
condition and will probably be released tomorrow.
5. Students will present the finished news article by sharing in class presentations.
Post Performance ACTivity:
Making Connections
Grade Level(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject(s):
•
Language Arts/Writing
Dear (who was your favorite character?)___________________________,
I am (how old are you?)_________ and am in the ________ grade at (to what school
do you go?)_____________________________________________________________.
I came to see you on stage in Zorro! at the Birmingham Children’s Theatre on _____ (date)
_______________ (month) _______(year)!
I thought the play was (how did it make you feel and why?)_____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
My favorite part of the play was (what was something that was real to you?)_______________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
I really liked your character because (what was it that made you like them?)_______________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
The set looked like (what did you see?)_____________________________________________.
The music sounded like (what did you hear?)________________________________________.
Something else that I really loved about the play was_________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
I would like to come back to the Birmingham Children’s Theatre and see (what is a play
that you think is fun?)___________________________________________________________.
Love,
________________________________
Birmingham Children’s Theatre is the resident professional theatre company
at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.
Founded in 1947, BCT is one of the nation’s oldest continuously run children’s theatre.
BCT has over six decades of making a positive difference in the lives of over
twelve million of our children.
Dane Peterson
Director of Education and Production
Birmingham Children’s Theatre
P.O. Box 1362
Birmingham, AL 35201
205-458-8182 www.bct123.org [email protected]

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