Group discussion - review of the past week. Writing, reading, plays, movies, etc.
THE PARTS OF THE PLAY TEXT
Hand out annotated examples.
Check the layout of TITLE, ACTS, SCENES, CHARACTERS, Directions, (Parentheses), and Dialogue. Discussion of the reasons for this, and professional expectations. Evaluate special software, or get a WORD Template from me for free – which works almost as well.
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TEN MINUTE PLAY
This is a led discussion.
Slice of life/sketch/a big idea/character and plot arcs. Examples
History and value of the 10-min play. Demand.
Great learning exercise. Develop conciseness. Also requires great skill to do it well.
EXERCISE
How to draft an instant play!!
Discussion
TIME TO DISCUSS FREITAG’S TRIANGLE
The terminology.
How and why it works.
Relate it to well known plays.
When and why you might break the rules
STUDENT PLAY ANAYLSIS
Turning story into plot
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