DRAM 1101 Chapter Summary: Script Basics
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A blueprint, map, outline, and starting point. Gains power through actors, set, light, etc. Consists of stage directions, dialogue, and dramatic action: the question, problem, or theme that forms central focus of the play. Read in one sitting -> get it all in one bite. > get a two sentence plot line in your head. Titles = clues (find hidden meaning in the title) Look at cast of characters and any information provided via script. Story or collective events that occur in play and arrangement (or structure) of these events. Often consists of actions and conflicts between/among opposing forces. Plot structures vary: climactic (also known as linear cause-to-effect, episodic, postmodern play"s pastiche. Plot (climactic action) structure: exposition, point of attack. Moment main action of plot begins or main issue introduced. May occur in first scene or after several scenes of exposition. Main action by which all other arise. Can work with inciting incident: inciting incident.
