CA+Scripting+and+Performing+Assignment

In a group of your choice (minimum two, maximum three), you will write a short script of your own creation and perform it in front of the class—everyone must play a role. You may choose from the following scenarios, or you may create one of your own, with the approval of your teacher:  ·   A family is taking a car trip across the country  ·   A babysitter is in charge of two younger children  ·   Friends trying to open a jammed locker  ·   A teacher and student are discussing why the student did not do his/her homework  ·   Students are attempting to decorate a gym for a holiday dance ***As you are deciding what your script will be about, remember that** //it must contain conflict//**. Conflict is what drives a script and makes drama worth watching. Each character "wants" something, and the other characters or circumstances are preventing (intentionally or unintentionally) him/her from "getting" what he/she wants.*** **__ The Scripting: __** You and your partners will draft a short script that can be performed in less than three minutes. Within your script, you must include **//stage directions//** (where or how characters are supposed to move on stage) and **//actor directions//** (how characters are supposed to deliver lines) in your script. As you draft, you may want to refer to your copy of //The French Cabinetmaker// as a model of how a script is laid out. **__ The Performing: __** You and your partners will bring the script to life in a creative, three-minute performance. Remember that the key to acting is knowing what your character wants and truly trying to go after it (protagonist). Also, good acting can also mean knowing what another character wants, and then really trying to take it from him/her or preventing him/her from getting it (antagonist). Keep in mind that as you perform, your actions should be dramatic and have **//specificity//** (actions that are performed and separated by brief pauses). Remember, physical action is much more memorable than simply reading words from a script! During your performance, you are allowed to have a copy of the script in hand (memorization of your lines would be a plus, but it is not required, as we realize you have limited time and want to put maximum emphasis on creating a great script).
 * Scripting and Performing Project **

Checkpoints and Due Date M (Dec 8) - Introduction to project; Find group members and choose scenario T - Declare group members; Meet to discuss scenario description, characters, conflict(s) and resolution W - Submit worksheet with description of scenario, characters, conflict(s) and resolution for approval Writing workshop day TH - Submit rough draft of script for approval by teacher Practice performance F - Fine tune performance M (Dec 15) - Scene performances, and a printed copy of completed/edited script due! // On the back of this sheet you will find a worksheet to help your group get started. // Scripting and Performing Project Worksheet Brief Description of Scenario and Conflict(s): Character #1 Name: __ Performed by (student name):__ _ __ General Character Traits:  ___

__ What Character #1 Wants:  __ __ Character #2 Name:  __ Performed by (student name): _ General Character Traits: _

What Character #2 Wants: // (If your group has a third character)  // Character #3 Name: __ Performed by (student name):__ _ __ General Character Traits:  ___

__ What Character #3 Wants:  __ __ Brief Description of Resolution of Conflict(s):  __ __   NOTE: For the sake of time and simplicity, do NOT plan elaborate costumes, sets or props! **