Introduction
"Do you know what a playwright is? A playwright is someone who lets his guts hang out on the stage." – Edward Albee, an award-winning American playwright
Think back over the last year of your life.
- Is there one moment that sticks out in your mind as important?
- A moment that brought you great happiness or terrible sadness?
- Something of which you are embarrassed or proud?
This is theatre!
You have learned about the many faces of theatre scripts. There are many types of dramas and comedies. You have developed ideas for both. Are you ready to take the next step?
Edward Albee during a 2011 reading. Image by kellywritershouse is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Create an original plan for a comedy or tragedy based on student input.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important for different genres of theatre to be created and produced?
Enduring Understandings
- Different theatre genres appeal to different audiences.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Theatre Proficient standards: 16, 20.
