Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Monster

Please complete the play Monster. The previous post has links to an interview with Dael Orlandersmith (the playwright) and information about her.

In groups of 1-3 read the play. When you have finished reading, please answer the following questions (if you are in a group, please make sure all your names are on the paper you turn in.)

Questions!
1. In a sentence or two write the premise of this play. Essentially, what is this play about?
2. Would you consider this play:
A. Relevant to society?
B. Interesting to see or watch?
C. Well written?
For each part, explain why you think one way or another. Support your opinion from the text.
3. Plays are about characters. Which character would you consider the protagonist? Which character(s) provide the conflict for this character? Which character(s) help develop the protagonist by giving us more information about him/her? Which character(s) help develop the theme of this play?

Dael Orlandersmith also wrote the play "Yellowman." Please take a look at two actors talking about their characters playing the lead female (Alma) and male role (Eugene).

HOMEWORK: Please complete 1-3 more PREMISES for a play in your journal. Each premise should be about a paragraph or so. To help you come up with some ideas, please take a look at the link on the side concerning the 36 dramatic situations. Try using these as a place to begin or from which to create new combinations.

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