Script Assignment

Get into groups of 1-3. You are going to write a scene together.

In your group:

• Place your name(s) on the paper. Create a title for your scene.
• Decide on a place or setting. Write this on the screen. Describe the set or location.
• Decide on a time. You may also indicate a season or holiday. Drama often happens during a holiday.
• Each member of the group should create a character, name the character, and write a one-sentence description of the character for other members to see: 
• • for example: 
    • Setting: A playground
    • Time: 2:00 in the afternoon, Memorial Day weekend 
    • Character: Mrs. Chittlesworth: a twenty-seven year old woman who stutters.
• Describe the opening scene. What are each characters currently doing? Give them an action to perform on stage.
  • Mrs Chittlesworth enters the playground with her baby carriage. She stops at a bench and unpacks a lunch.
• Once at least two characters are on stage, go ahead and begin writing the dialogue.
  • Script dialogue is not "quoted"
  • Each speaker should write their character's name and a colon before they speak. 
    • MRS. CHITTLESWORTH:
    • MS. JONES:
    • MRS. CHITTLESWORTH:
• Write dialogue for each character. Try to give each actor at least 10 lines or more before ending the play.
• Indicate stage directions where appropriate. These are usually separated from the dialogue by parenthesis and italics.