The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups).
Written work can be submitted electronically via email or uploading to Google Drive or similar.
Performances can be done live via video conferencing programs, or filmed on a smartphone or digital camera and uploaded to a service such as YouTube or Vimeo (privacy settings can be adjusted to accommodate your school’s internet safety policies).
Playwriting exercises are great because they can be completed anywhere a student has access to a computer or tablet. They can also dictate their writing using speech-to-text software. Playwriting assignments can be submitted electronically, and feedback can be added and sent back, or given verbally/in person using video conferencing programs.
4. Exploring the Greek Chorus
Students will write their own Greek chorus, narrating an everyday activity. Students can also perform their piece if you wish.
8. Tips for Giving Feedback to Student Playwrights
Focus on Feedback Form exercise
10. Using Statistics as Scene Starters
Focus on Serious Statistics – A PSA Project exercise
Written Drama and Analysis Exercises
Like playwriting exercises, students can complete written drama exercises anywhere they have access to a computer or tablet, and submit their work electronically.
2. Dealing With Difficult Characters: 3 Tips for Success
Focus on Tip #3: Your character is not “you” list
4. Ensembles Are Characters Too!
Focus on Tip #1: Character profile
10. Same Lines, Different Meanings
Note – partners aren’t necessary to complete these exercises
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