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Creating Your Solo Performance (Asynchronous Version)
WELCOME
Welcome Courageous Artist! (0:20)
What is Theatre of Compassion?
Learning Objectives
Finding Materials
About Screenwriting Software
PRE-MODULE ASSIGNMENT
Solo Play Subject Ideas
SHOWCASE: Lilly Dennis
Learning About the Elements of a Script
RESOURCE: Two Sample Solo Play Scripts
WORKSHEET: Examining the Facts of a Play
RESOURCE: More Solo Play Scripts
MODULE 1: Writing About an Event That Shifted You
About Writing Exercises (1 minute)
ASSIGNMENT: Write About an Event That Shifted You (5 min video + 10-20 min. writing)
SPOTLIGHT: Heldine Aguiluz
RESOURCE: Links to Solo Performance Videos & Interviews
Module 1 Check-In With Debra (1 1/2 minutes)
MODULE 2: WRITING THE FAMILY MEMBER MONOLOGUE
ASSIGNMENT: Write a Family Member Monologue (5 min video + 10-15 min. writing)
READING: The Physicalization of a Role
RESOURCE: Acting Tools for Writers/Performers
EXERCISE: Morphing Into Character(s) (1:35)
Module 2 Check-In With Debra (1:11 video)
MODULE 3: WRITE ANY 3 PAGES...JUST WRITE!
ASSIGNMENT: Write Any Three Pages (:50 video + writing time)
How Do I Find Inspiration? (2 min) (1:33)
SPOTLIGHT: Barbara Saba
RESOURCE: Essentials of Traditional Dramatic Structure
RESOURCE: Characteristics of the One-Person Show Genre
Module 3 Check-In With Debra (1:07)
MODULE 4: OUTLINE YOUR SOLO PLAY
ASSIGNMENT: Develop Your Script Outline (4 min. video + writing time)
SAMPLE PLAY OUTLINE
SPOTLIGHT: Peter Massey (1 hr. video + 1 min. reading)
Module 4 Check-in with Debra (:34)
MODULE 5: DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTER(S)
ASSIGNMENT: Develop Your Character(s) (2:17 video + writing time)
WORKSHEET: Creating Character Back Stories
WORKSHEET: Your Character's Family Tree
SPOTLIGHT: Dagmar Stanslova
TOOL: Using Chakras to Define Your Characters (6:02)
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: Practice Writing Dialogue (2:02)
Module 5 Check-In with Debra (:53)
MODULE 6: WRITE YOUR FIRST DRAFT
ASSIGNMENT: Write Your First Draft (1:09 video + writing time)
SPOTLIGHT: Brett Morachnick
WORKSHEET: Self-Proofing Checklist & Tips
Module 6 Check-In with Debra (1 min.)
MODULE 7: WRITE YOUR SECOND DRAFT
ASSIGNMENT: Write Your Second Draft
SPOTLIGHT: Mariela Castillo
TIPS: Staging/Blocking With Multiple Characters
TIPS: Lighting & Sound Cues
Module 7 Check-In with Debra
MODULE 8 WRITE YOUR THIRD DRAFT
ASSIGNMENT: Write Your Third Draft
SPOTLIGHT: Michael J. Gonzales
Module 8 Check-In with Debra
MODULE 9 - PRACTICE & PERFORMANCE
Practicing for Performance
EXERCISE: A Grounding Practice for Actors & Writers (4:28)
TIPS: Strategies for Practicing Your Performance
SPOTLIGHT: Jay Sefton
RESOURCE: Apps for Learning Lines/Memorization
Qualities of Solo Plays That Linger
RESOURCES
List of Solo Play Festivals
List of Short Film Festivals
Recommended Reading List
Solo Performance Video Links
EPILOGUE: Congratulations!
Send Your Work into the World, & Consultation Discount Offer
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STUDENT SHOWCASE
STUDENT SHOWCASE (ADD OTHER LINKS-DISCUSS W/DEBRA)
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