Thursday, May 22, 2014

Writing a dialogue or monologue

The dialogue or monologue is due Tuesday. Here's what you'll need to do:

Start with a character. Give him/her a a name (see brainstorming activities for names on 10 Minute play formula sheet). Describe the character's personality and goals. Be descriptive.

Repeat.

Incorporate these characters into a short (2-3 page) dialogue that clearly represents motive or at the very least, PERSONALITY. This doesn't have to be an incredibly insightful or profound dialogue, but it should clearly SHOW who your characters are (versus a narrator "telling").

If you'd like, you may choose to write a monologue

Monologue- extended speech made by one character. (could be innermost mental thoughts, or simply a rant or speech on a topic or something that is on their mind--perhaps a recent event that has affected him/her)

If you choose to write a monologue, 1 page will do.

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