SCRIPT FORMAT
Dialogue is written without quotation marks. Stage directions are in parenthesis, and have detailed descriptions of setting and actions, and use abbreviations for stage areas (template will be provided).
CHARACTER(S)
Each character is well developed. Character histories and relationships are specific, have details, and avoid stereotypes.
STRUCTURE
The play has a clear beginning, middle and end. The story line is easy to follow. The beginning of the play grabs the interest of the audience. The middle of the play develops plot complications that hold the interest of the audience. The end of the play proceeds logically from the beginning to middle, and the end wraps up loose ends or intentionally leaves the audience with questions to ponder.
PROOF-READING/MECHANICS
The script is free of grammatical or mechanical errors. It is easy for the actor(s) to read the script fluently. The use of punctuation and grammar makes the writers meaning clear and helps the actor(s) read the script with expression and understanding.
CRITICAL CREATIVITY
Is the student in conversation with the reading and viewing examples introduced to them throughout the semester to inform their performance choices?