2.8 Play

• Format of a script: title, playwright, characters, acts, scenes, setting, stage directions and dialogue
• Play elements: theme, characters, plot, setting, conflict, language
• Performing a play

• describe the format of a play script
• create a one act play addressing a societal issue
• act a role in a play performance
• recognise play performance as a channel of addressing societal issues

“How can a play performance be made believable to an audience?”

“Why is it important to decorate props to be used for performance?”

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1. The format of a play script
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   Describe the parts of a play script: title, playwright, characters, acts, scenes, setting, stage directions and dialogue.
2. Reading a sample play
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   Read a sample play and identify its format features.
3. Elements of a play
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   Identify theme, characters, plot, setting, conflict and language in a play.
4. Plot structure
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   Map the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution of a play.
5. Brainstorming a societal issue
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   Brainstorm in groups and choose a societal issue for an original one-act play.
6. Planning the one-act play
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   Plan scenes, characters and plot for an original one-act play.
7. Writing dialogue and stage directions
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   Write the script of the one-act play with realistic dialogue and clear stage directions.
8. Props, costumes and music
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   Select, make and decorate props and choose costumes and music for the play.
9. Vocal and physical warm-ups
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   Perform vocal and physical warm-ups to prepare for rehearsal and performance.
10. Rehearsing roles
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    Rehearse roles using voice, body, movement, space, props, music and costume.
11. Performing the play
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    Perform a role in a play before an audience, making it believable.
12. Journal and reflection
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    Record experiences in a journal and discuss plays as a channel for addressing societal issues.