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The Automated Play
Creative Writing - Drama - The Skit from Mr. Janes on Vimeo.
Click here!
 Using that
website, you and your group (theatre
troupe) will write and then perform a one-act skit on film.
Really.
Here is the criteria (limited to options on site):
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Setting (time and location) must be indicated either by dialog
or action (do not SAY when
and where you are!)
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Scenario also must be indicated either by dialog or action (do
not SAY what is happening,
SHOW it!)
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Characters - You must have four.
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Dialog - Each dialog box must be completed.
All of the above aspects reflect the BARE MINIMUM your theatre
troupe must write for the skit. The more you put into it, the more interesting
it is and the better you will be able to show evidence of the following:
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Conflict
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Rising action
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Foreshadowing
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Climax
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Falling action
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Resolution
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Theme
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Figurative language (you pick at least one from
the Master List!)
After your performance you will have to defend your play to Mr.
Janes. Be prepared to explain how you showed evidence of the previous Literary
Elements in your skit.
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Play with the website to get a feel for what is required,
format, etc.
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Brainstorm with your group. How do the restrictions HELP the
writing process? How do they hinder it? What ideas can you COOK into the
script to satisfy the requirements for the assignment AND make it interesting?
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Write it, using the website.*
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Print out your finished skit.
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Begin rehearsal with your group.
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You will not be allowed to read the
script or notes on stage (yes, we're going to film it in the auditorium).
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You cannot use props or costumes of
any kind (zero, zilch, nada!).
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Your dialog and action must suggest
everything you need to in writing your skit.
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