Re-writing+a+scene

A Mid Summer Night’s Dream – Setting Transplant Groups Task: to rewrite, rehearse and perform a scene from A Mid Summer Night’s Dream in an alternate setting. **(Remember setting includes, time, place, mood and atmosphere)**


 * Procedure: **

1. In predetermined groups discuss and choose the scene to be re-written.

2. Write The Script


 * 1) Prewriting - Look back over the play and select a scene full of action and emotion.
 * 2) Prewriting - Think about potential settings for the updated scenes. When brainstorming, write down any possibility, no matter how ridiculous.
 * 3) Drafting - Change the language to reflect the new setting. This includes grammar, speech, vocabulary, and even names.
 * 4) Drafting - Don't forget stage directions . Adding stage directions allows the writer to more clearly convey the scene.
 * 5) Revising - Analyze character motivation. Make sure your characters' motivations are consistent with their actions. Pay special attention to dialogue.
 * 6) Revising - Make sure the language reflects the chosen setting.
 * 7) Revising - Look at stage directions as a means to dramatize the action.
 * 8) Revising - Make sure the characters are still recognizable as Shakespeare intended them.

3. Rehearse/Prepare The Scene (Submit a copy of script to Mr Janzen for evaluation)


 * Divide up the parts
 * Rehearse and memorize the scene. Things to consider:
 * Blocking
 * Motivation
 * Reacting
 * Decide on and prepare costumes and any necessary props to reflect the setting choice.

4. Performance

See performance schedule

5. Assessment
 * Complete confidential self and peer assessment. 10%
 * Script (group mark) 35%
 * Rehearsal Period (group and individual mark) 20%
 * Performance (group and individual mark) 35%

Link to Group/Self Assessment.