Welcome to script writing! Last year we read a few plays (The Zoo Story, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Fences, etc.) and wrote sketches, a one-minute play, and a 10-minute play. Since then a few of you have probably read or seen a few more stage productions and had to read a few more plays in your English classes.
Before we get on too far, take a moment and think of what you've learned about writing plays (either by writing them, seeing them, or reading them). Jot down a list and then share the list with your partner. After our chat, we'll take a look or read at a few short (10-minute) plays by David Ives. Please take notes as we read about effective playwriting strategies that I give you.
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 this week (Jan. 6).
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.
HOMEWORK: Complete lab work if not yet completed.
Please remember to turn in your short story draft if you have not yet done so. This is due today.
Before we get on too far, take a moment and think of what you've learned about writing plays (either by writing them, seeing them, or reading them). Jot down a list and then share the list with your partner. After our chat, we'll take a look or read at a few short (10-minute) plays by David Ives. Please take notes as we read about effective playwriting strategies that I give you.
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 this week (Jan. 6).
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.
HOMEWORK: Complete lab work if not yet completed.
Please remember to turn in your short story draft if you have not yet done so. This is due today.
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