Play Script Project: Day 3

Please complete your play script projects today in class. Use the time in the lab to complete your plays. Plays should:

• Be written in the standard playwriting format (see previous handouts)
• Have a title (your title goes on your 1st page or cover page with your name)
• Have 2-4 characters (characters should be identified on the cover page as a cast list)
• Have a short description of setting. A description of setting (location, time, and set) usually goes before dialogue starts in a script
• Include at least one monologue. Monologues can take the place of difficult scenes that would be hard to produce on stage (like driving in a car or being shot in a war) or to develop character by providing a backstory or history for the character.
• Your play should have a definite beginning, middle, and end. The ending of a play usually leaves the audience with an image or wraps up the major action of the play.
• Should be between 4-10 pages.

Rubric: 

A: Play is written in correct format with very minor or few errors. Creative idea supported by effective and specific language; author uses a variety of effective literary devices (metaphor, simile, symbol, theme, dynamic characters, conflict, alliteration, plot, etc.); includes all components from the bulleted list above; play is thought-provoking and produceable on stage.
B: Play is written in correct format, with some errors, but nothing that distracts the reader too much. Creative idea, but we may have seen this kind of thing before; language use is not as sharp as "A" but pretty good overall. Some grammar errors distract the reader; some literary devices are used but with uneven success; includes most of the requirements from the list above; play is produceable on stage. Script is an "A" but late.
C: Play attempts play format but format is incorrect or there are many errors making reading difficult. Idea is hackneyed or cliche: we've seen this sort of thing before and the author does not offer us a new or creative experience; theme or meaning may be missing; may attempt literary devices but there are gaps or problems; may be missing some of the requirements from the list above; may not be produceable or best for a stage play (may be too cinematic). Play is a "B" but late.
D: Play script is too short or unfinished. Otherwise like "C" above. Play is late.
F: Play script is not turned in or completed.

HOMEWORK: See previous post. If you did not finish your script, please do so. Go see Annie (extra credit).