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Please write a short scene and the lyrics to a song (about 2-3 pages total) based on one situation you find at this prompt:

You will see many prompts, but choose one that you would like to write a scene and song about.

· You must write the dialogue between at least two characters and then the RHYMING lyrics for the song. Please indicate any stage directions (what the actors are doing movement-wise) that the reader needs to know to better understand the situation.

· You can choose any one of the many prompts available to you. You may choose randomly, as this may force you to write about things you would never think about, OR you may choose one that resonates with you so you can explore territory close to home. Whichever you choose, the goal is to prove you understand the concept of going from scene (lines of dialogue) into a song (with rhyming lyrics).

· This is a creative project so you will need to be creative in your approach. You are to get the prompt and then write a scene and song related tot that subject. The scene should have at least two characters. The scene should have at least 10 lines of dialogue and the song should rhyme and have a clear structure (A beginning, middle and end.) The formatting for this project should be similar to the Kiss of The Spiderwoman example included in the presentation. About 3 pages total.

· At the beginning of your project, identify the prompt and tell me what kind of song you are writing based on the forms listed in the presentation.

Here is a romanticised version of what you are about to do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BxNeryN6WY

Please refer to the rubric to make sure your assignment meets the standards for:

· Originality of Thought

· Clarity of Thought

· Following directives from assignment

· Use of concepts from past assignments, readings, videos and presentations

· Ability to examine the collaborative nature of musical theatre from various perspectives

· Grammar and Spelling

Categories	5- Exemplary	4- Above Standards	3- Meets Standards	2- Approaching Standards	1- Below Standards
Originality of Thought	Creates unique and original concepts within assignments that expand upon the readings and the form.	Creates unique and original concepts with assignments that correlate to the standards contained in readings and the current form.	Mimics the assignment and reading but does not offer much in the way of originality of thought.	Creates possibly derivative concepts that offer little in terms of originality of thought.	Demonstrates a lack of understanding related to the assignment.
Clarity of Thought	Creates a well-structured and organized response to the various creative assignments that expands beyond the original directive.	Creates a well-structured and organized response to the various creative assignments that goes slightly beyond the original directive.	Creates a well-structured and organized response to the various creative assignments that meets the directive.	Creates a somewhat structured and organized response to the various creative assignments that almost meets the directive.	Creates an un-structured and disorganized response to the various creative assignments that does not meet the directive.
Following directives from assignment	Understands, meets and enhances the unique directives for each assignment though the use of creative ingenuity and historical fact.	Understands,meets and enhances the unique directives for each assignment.	Understands and meets the unique directives for each assignment.	Seems to lack a complete understanding of the unique directives for each assignment.	Does not understand the unique directives for each assignment.
Use of concepts from past assignments, readings, videos and presentations	Synthesizes historical and creative resonance of the art formthough use of numerous past examples enhanced by original thought.	Synthesizes the historical and creative resonance of the art formthough use of numerous past examples.	Synthesizes the historical and creative resonance of the art form though use of past examples.	Approaching the use of historical and creative resonance of the art form though use of past examples.	Inability tosynthesize the historical and creative resonance of the art formthough use of past examples.
Ability to examine the collaborative nature of musical theatre from various perspectives	Understands and appreciates all elements of musical theatre and examines each assignment from various perspectives like design or choreography.	Understands all elements of musical theatre and examines each assignment from various perspectives like design or choreography.	Understands all elements of musical theatre and examines each assignment from at least two perspectives.	Seems to lackcompleteunderstanding of all elements of musical theatre and examines the assignment from only one perspective.	Does not understand all elements of musical theatre and lacks examination from more than one perspective.
Grammar and Spelling	Uses sophisticated language that contains no grammatical errors and offers well-structured insightful conclusions.	Uses language that contains no grammatical errors and offers well-structured insightful conclusions.	Uses language that contains no grammatical errors and offers structured conclusions.	Uses language that contains grammatical errors and offers unstructured conclusions.	Contains numerous grammatical errors and a lack of structure within the assignment.