One-Act Play

Write a 700- to 1,050-word play that incorporates a clear beginning, middle, and ending. Your play must have at least two characters. Grammar and punctuation variations are acceptable if they serve the needs of the piece.

Part 2: Reflection on Drama Assignment

For this assignment, complete either Scenario A or B.

Scenario A

Imagine for this assignment that you are a literary critic and will be published in a leading literary magazine.

Choose one of the short plays/screenplays from this week's readings.

Write a 350-word magazine critique that reflects on the following:

• How the writer used common elements, structures, form, and terminology used in dramatic plays and screenplays; for instance, how does the format change the way characters are introduced or the impact of dialogue and setting?
• How would you describe the relationship between the writer and the audience/reader (you, in this case)?

Scenario B

Imagine you are being interviewed for a literary magazine.

Use a question and answer format in which you answer questions in 350 words regarding what you learned from writing your play.

Create questions and provide your responses that discuss the following:

• How you, as the writer, used common elements, structures, form, and terminology used in dramatic plays and screenplays; for instance, how does the format change the way characters are introduced or the impact of dialogue and setting?