Strategies for success. A project of this magnitude is accomplished via many means, not least of which are patience, diligence, and luck. Here are some strategies for you to bear in mind as the project unfolds.

• Think big. That is, this is your play first and foremost, not that of Aristophanes. Now, when all is said and done, you will still want to put the playwright's name on the playbill. But you should feel free to augment and otherwise alter the piece to suit your production. That said...
  
  
• Think small. You and the rest of the group will be working under many constraints, especially that of time. It may not be possible to present an entire comedy, so rather than augment you may have to compress the play. Small thinking may also be a good philosophy when it comes to production values as well.
  
  
• Think ahead. Every detail of the production that can be scheduled should be. Every member of the group should always know what his or her responsibilities are, and when they must be completed. A small time investment in planning up front will pay off in the long run.
  
  
• Think kindly. Finally, be decent to your peers. In a group environment the actions of an individual resonate far beyond the self. Being responsible and open to compromise ensure the success of the project more than any other concrete actions.

Good luck...and have fun!