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NZ A 259 Open Scripts Drama Activity - Ver - 1

Open scripts are a drama technique that uses dialogue without other context clues to allow performers to interpret the script freely. The document provides three open scripts about brief conversations and instructs performers to decide how to use dramatic elements, techniques, and conventions to give meaning and context to the sparse dialogue. A list of common dramatic elements, techniques, and conventions is also included to help guide the performers' interpretations.

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NZ A 259 Open Scripts Drama Activity - Ver - 1

Open scripts are a drama technique that uses dialogue without other context clues to allow performers to interpret the script freely. The document provides three open scripts about brief conversations and instructs performers to decide how to use dramatic elements, techniques, and conventions to give meaning and context to the sparse dialogue. A list of common dramatic elements, techniques, and conventions is also included to help guide the performers' interpretations.

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Open Scripts

Open scripts (or A/B Scripts) Instructions:


are a useful way to explore When you and your buddy work through the open
conventions, techniques, and elements script below, take some time to think about how
in Drama. The script deliberately you will use techniques, elements, and conventions
has no information other than to give meaning to the script. A list of these is
dialogue so that the performers at the bottom of the script –
can make their own decisions about highlight the ones you have chosen
how to interpret it. to include.

Script One:
A: I don’t like it, you know. How are you using elements to create meaning?

B: You don’t have to. 
A: But you said you wouldn’t. How are you using techniques to
create meaning?
B: It’s fun, though! You should 
try it. 
How are you using conventions to
A: I can’t, you know that.
create meaning?
B: Well, you’re missing out then. 

Elements Techniques Conventions
Role Focus Voice Structure Process
Situation Action Body Story Theatre
Movement Time Conventions
Time Mood
Gesture Action Textual
Space Symbol Conventions
Tension Facial Expression Technologies

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Open Scripts
Open scripts (or A/B Scripts) Instructions:
are a useful way to explore When you and your buddy work through the open
conventions, techniques, and elements script below, take some time to think about how
in Drama. The script deliberately you will use techniques, elements, and conventions
has no information other than to give meaning to the script. A list of these is
dialogue so that the performers at the bottom of the script –
can make their own decisions about highlight the ones you have chosen
how to interpret it. to include.

Script Two:
A: Come and see this! How are you using elements to create meaning?

B: What is it? 
A: Can't you tell? How are you using techniques to
create meaning?
B: I'm not sure what I'm 
looking at... 
How are you using conventions to
A: Isn't it amazing?
create meaning?
B: I suppose so. 

Elements Techniques Conventions
Role Focus Voice Structure Process
Situation Action Body Story Theatre
Movement Time Conventions
Time Mood
Gesture Action Textual
Space Symbol Conventions
Tension Facial Expression Technologies

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Open Scripts
Open scripts (or A/B Scripts) Instructions:
are a useful way to explore When you and your buddy work through the open
conventions, techniques, and elements script below, take some time to think about how
in Drama. The script deliberately you will use techniques, elements, and conventions
has no information other than to give meaning to the script. A list of these is
dialogue so that the performers at the bottom of the script –
can make their own decisions about highlight the ones you have chosen
how to interpret it. to include.

Script Three:
A: Where are you going? How are you using elements to create meaning?
B: I’m going out. 

A: I can see that, but where?
How are you using techniques to
B: Why don’t you come with me? create meaning?
A: I’m not sure that’s a 
great idea. 
B: Oh, but you’d love it! How are you using conventions to
A: Will it be fun? create meaning?

B: If you want to have fun, 
it will be.

Elements Techniques Conventions


Role Focus Voice Structure Process
Situation Action Body Story Theatre
Movement Time Conventions
Time Mood
Gesture Action Textual
Space Symbol Conventions
Tension Facial Expression Technologies

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