LAB: In the lab, take a look at any of the 10 minute or short plays by David Ives, Christopher Durang, or John Guare. Watch at least one and post a response to the forum. THIS
IS A GRADED REQUIREMENT. You may respond to more than one play for
extra credit. One response is due by the end of this class. The extra
credit responses are due by the end of the weekend (Jan. 9).
When you have completed your viewing, please brainstorm the following in your journal (do this as homework if you do not complete it in the lab):
1. Write a list of names. You do not have to describe these characters yet, just spend some time gathering names. You may find it helpful (and fun) to create 2 columns (one for a first name and one for a surname) so that you can mix & match.
2. Write a list of places. You do not have to describe these places yet, just indicate where action MIGHT take place. Ex. The bleachers of a ballpark, the back seat of a hearse, on a boardwalk, a forest at night, in a tack room at a stable, in line at a store, etc. Try to be somewhat specific as to identifying the space.
After completing 1 & 2, move on to steps 3 & 4.
3. Write a one-minute play (only 1 page of dialogue) between two or more characters. Select names (1) and places (2) from your exercises.
4. Write a monologue of at least 10 sentences or more (no longer than 1 page). Select a character and setting from your lists and allow your character to speak for a while for a reason.
DUE AT END OF LAB TODAY: I will be collecting the following today at the end of lab.
1. 1 minute play (1 page of dialogue) see #3 above
2. 1 monologue (1 monologue) see #4 above
3. Watch and respond to one of the plays (Ives, Durang, or Guare) and comment on the forum
HOMEWORK: Complete work and turn in late for partial credit.
When you have completed your viewing, please brainstorm the following in your journal (do this as homework if you do not complete it in the lab):
1. Write a list of names. You do not have to describe these characters yet, just spend some time gathering names. You may find it helpful (and fun) to create 2 columns (one for a first name and one for a surname) so that you can mix & match.
2. Write a list of places. You do not have to describe these places yet, just indicate where action MIGHT take place. Ex. The bleachers of a ballpark, the back seat of a hearse, on a boardwalk, a forest at night, in a tack room at a stable, in line at a store, etc. Try to be somewhat specific as to identifying the space.
After completing 1 & 2, move on to steps 3 & 4.
3. Write a one-minute play (only 1 page of dialogue) between two or more characters. Select names (1) and places (2) from your exercises.
4. Write a monologue of at least 10 sentences or more (no longer than 1 page). Select a character and setting from your lists and allow your character to speak for a while for a reason.
DUE AT END OF LAB TODAY: I will be collecting the following today at the end of lab.
1. 1 minute play (1 page of dialogue) see #3 above
2. 1 monologue (1 monologue) see #4 above
3. Watch and respond to one of the plays (Ives, Durang, or Guare) and comment on the forum
HOMEWORK: Complete work and turn in late for partial credit.
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