WEEK 17: Modern Drama

RESOURCES: Modern Play (NOTES), A Doll's House (FULL TEXT), The Story of an Hour (FULL TEXT)
MONDAY 12/5

1. Finish A Doll's House
2. Complete Viewing Guide
3. Brainstorm for 1-Act Modern Play

TUESDAY 12/6

1. Work on rough draft of 1-Act Modern Play (in groups)

2. Read modern play ""Lucy in the Sky" http://shop.stagescripts.com/categories/plays/one-act/drama/lucy-in-the-sky.html

3. Complete discussions questions:

A) What does the title's symbolism have to do with the meaning of the story. 

B) Who is the protagonist?

C) What is the central struggle for the protagonist?

D) Why would this be considered a mordern play or within the genre of realism?  Provide examples from notes to support answer

E) What ideas, techniques or style can you use from the play to help you complete your script?

WEDNESDAY 12/7

1. W-up: Multiple choice on elements of a modern play
2. Download the script template and begin typing your rough draft of your play using the following labels:
• Title
• Subtitle
• Character List
• Synopsis
• Scene Description
• Stage Directions
• Character Name/Dialogue