Drama 10: Scene Study
Assignment: Create a dynamic and exciting scene presentation using assigned material from Jonathan
Rands Check, Please!.
Objectives:
Create and use dynamic and creative blocking that communicates the environment.
Create and play dynamic and interesting characters.
Use basic costume and prop pieces to enhance and play character.
Character Journal: During and after your scene is presented you will use space in your drama journal
to create a character journal. This journal should reflect the personality of one of the characters that you
played in your scene project. Below are a list of suggestions of items/entries that might be included in
your journal. You should create a minimum of three entries by your character. You may combine, reinvent, or invent entries. Add explanation to anything that needs explaining.
Poems about and by the character.
Letters to and from the character. Attach envelopes and slip the letters inside.
Ticket stubs or receipts.
Drawings of the character.
Drawings by the character.
Diary or journal entries by the character.
Photos (found/taken) of the character or by the character.
Magazine or newspaper articles that might interest the character.
A newspaper article/profile about the character or an event in story.
Song lyrics that the character listens to or writes. Credit the author.
The wrapper from the characters favorite candy bar, or type of tea, or ______.
An essay or story or speech the character wrote for a class he/she might be in.
A birth certificate, or some other type of official document, for the character.
A reference letter from a teacher or employer.
An award the character could have received from school, church, military, or some other organization.
Travel brochure or a map if the character of the characters trip.
A postcard someone sent the character include picture and text.
A list of 5 items the character would save in a fire, explanation included.
Interior monologue including a physical character description.
A web page designed by your character.
10 commandments for the characterhow s/he wants to live life. These reveal whats important to this
character, what values the character has.
Words to your character's favorite childhood song.
Memories from the past3 pieces of text/photo/image that reveal the characters past.
Award from peers in high school: Most ______________. What would be appropriate for character?
Create a lifeline for the character, showing major forks, or decisions/events, that affected the characters life.
Add drawings.
Character collagepictures, words, sayings that reveal the characters personality.
And more, more, many more...
RUBRIC
Criteria
Vocal Projection
and Consideration
Clear enunciation
and good projection
help the audience
understand the
character. Vocal
variety and dynamic
enhance and clarify
the performance
Consideration is
given to vocal
variety,
accent and/or
dynamics.
Enunciation and
projection are
generally
good.
There may be some
inconsistencies
in vocal variety,
accent and/or
dynamics.
Some problems
with enunciation
and projection.
Individual vocal
characteristics
of the character
are not evident.
Enunciation is
not clear. There
is no attempt at
projection. The
character does
not possess
unique vocal
characteristics.
Physical Gestures,
Movement and
Blocking
Physical gestures
and movement
contribute to the
development of the
character and the
scene. There is
clear motivation
for movement.
Some physical
gestures and
movements
are present but may
appear
unmotivated,
unconsidered or
under rehearsed.
Minimal movement
or gestures are
shown. Movement
is unmotivated.
No movement or
gestures are
present.
Character
Goals/Objectives
Actor has created
and played clear
and effective goals,
tactics and
objectives.
Character is clearly
set apart from actor.
Minimal
consideration of
goals, objectives or
tactics. Little
division between
character and
actor.
No evidence of
goal, objectives
or tactics
Engagement of
Space
Actor(s) has defined
and played a clear
space. Blocking is
well-considered and
suited to the space.
Minimal
consideration
given to a space.
Blocking is
ineffective or
unclear.
No evidence of a
defined space.
Actor does not
attempt to
engage a space.
Memorization
Fully memorized.
Actor has created
objectives, goals
and tactics and
there is an attempt
to play them in
performance.
Character is
evident.
Space has been
defined and actor
has made an
attempt to include
blocking that is
well-suited to that
space.
Fairly well
memorized,
minimal use of
prompts or cue
cards.
Partially
memorized. Use of
prompts or cue
cards distracts
from
the presentation.
No memorization
evident.
Actor generally
worked well with
partner. There was
an attempt to try
rehearsal activities.
Actor somewhat
used time and
made minimal
attempt to try
rehearsal
Actor was often
off-task. No
attempt to try
rehearsal
activities.
Rehearsal
Actor worked
effectively with
partner(s) and fully
engaged in all
rehearsal activities.
activities.
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