Play Idea Worksheets

(at least 2 required, more encouraged!) (5%)

1. Does the form show that the student understands the purpose of the exercise?
2. Are the questions thoroughly answered with thoughtfulness and creativity?

Date:
Working Title:
Central Character:
Central Character’s dominant need:

Other major character(s):

Setting:

Occasion:

Major conflict/dilemma as it manifests itself in action:

Resolution:

How the central character changes by the end:

Dramatic premise:

NOTE: The original short plays will be assessed based on subjects found in DRAMA MINISTRY, Steve Pederson (chapter 6): Will there be strong audience Identification? Is the piece humorous or moving? Is there evident structure? Does it move forward with action? (Showing more than telling)? Is there an economy of words? Is there suspense & surprise? Is there evidence of rewriting between drafts?