Tuesday, May 7, 2013

English I (Pre-AP): Play-writing Preview

Tomorrow you'll be working on your play.

Your play should include:
  • 3 characters
    • #1 wants to befriend/have a relationship with #2
    • #3 likes #1 but hates #2
  • A prologue (basic plot)
  • 1 Act
  • 3 Scenes (beginning, middle, end)
    • Setting and introduction of characters at beginning of each scene
    • Everyone goes off stage (“exeunt all”) at end of each scene
  • At least 5 stage directions for each scene
  • Stage directions should be in square brackets [ ]
  • Play is 90% dialogue
  • Should last about 5-10 minutes

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