Saturday, April 12, 2014

How To Choose Appropriate The Best One Act Plays For High School

By Anita Ortega


Choosing the right drama can be a challenge for any individual. This is particular true for one act plays for high school. This is because these pieces are short but complete stories that take place in a single scene and last for less than an hour. For you to choose the best scripts you should follow these guidelines.

You should choose a piece that does not have lots of explanation. Therefore, you should ensure that any information that is extraneous to the drama is not included. This is because you may not have enough time to factor all these in the acting. Therefore, you cannot waste time providing background information or giving explanations on stuff that have not effect on the immediate aftermath of the situation or scene.

You should be knowledgeable about these skits. Ensure that you see or read a few samples of these dramas. There are countless compilations available that can help you check out works written by both the famous and up-coming playwrights. This will help you understand what happens, the time frame of the dramas, the number of characters and settings used.

Choose a script that has a complete story. It is always go the old way and get a dram that has a clearly defined beginning, a captivating middle part, and catchy end. This is the only way you can be sure the audience will follow the story. If things are mixed up and there is no clear flow, the characters may fail to engage with the audience.

Consider the simplicity of the location. You should choose dramas that do not need several different props and set locations. These scripts tend to be short; therefore, simple ideas that do not call for multiple locations will help you to communicate better to your audience. In addition, several set changes within a production can make it to lag and boring.

Most people choose dramas because of their own personal reasons as the story may resonate with them. However, in your selection process, your main target should be your audience. Remember that it is not a privilege for anyone to see your production; it is an honor for them to pay to watch it.

You should opt for set structures that are quite simple. This is because you will perform your drama in groups of at least two on a single night. Therefore, ensure that the sets can be easily stored in the facility you will be performing in. You should get ideas about these from your art director or set builder.

You should always choose pieces that complement each other. Your listeners will have problems adjusting from a light comedy piece to one that has dark tragedy. Therefore, consider the themes and styles of the skits so that you know the emotional shift you will expect from your audience.

Choosing a script for any drama can be quite a challenge for anyone. This is because you want a piece that will cover all the basics in a limited time frame. It should have the necessary depth, nuance and should give the audience an unforgettable experience. Devoting yourself to the selection process will ensure that you get the best script for your students.




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