'Night Mother Discussion; Intro to Mamet's Oleanna

In the lab this morning, compare/contrast the two ending monologues/performances:

• 'Night Mother at the Union Theater (start at: 1:09:30)
• 'Night Mother

After comparing/contrasting, turn in your comparison for participation credit (use the graphic organizer if you need structure), then move on to the monologue scene project. Don't forget to turn in your homework from last class!
Monologue Scene Project:

Place your monologue in the beginning, middle or end of a scene. Whichever position you choose for your monologue placement (beginning, middle, end...), create a second character and have that character enter just before, just after, or during the monologue. Begin to build a short scene between this second character and your monologue character. Refer to the handout for play script format if you need to. Formatting counts.

This scene is not due yet.

CLASSROOM:
We will discuss 'Night Mother:

• Conflict
• Structural Unity
• Inciting incident
• Major Dramatic Question (MDQ)
• Major Decision
• Dark Moment/Crisis
• Enlightenment
• Catharsis
• Costumes/Props
• Staging

Credo by Craig Lucas and No One Will Be Immune by David Mamet.

David Mamet (you can learn more about this writer by clicking on the link and reading his short bio) is a popular playwright, screenwriter, novel writer, and director. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 for Glengarry Glen Ross. His most recent plays include November (with Nathan Lane) in 2008, Race in 2009, and HBO's production of the series Phil Spector (2013) with Al Pacino & Helen Mirren.

Our next play will be Oleanna by David Mamet. Let's read a little about the play and begin reading. Sign up for various roles as we read today and next class.

HOMEWORK: None. Please bring your Oleanna scripts back with you next class.