Grade 8's: We are starting work on the Ugandan myth called "The Creation of the World". How do you think the world was created? Could you make a play out of your ideas? Explain how. Where, in the story, is a good place for a tableau? A mime? A choral speech? Which part would you like to play? Explain why.
Grade 9/10: Which heritage story so far is your favourite? Explain why. What genre do you like best? Give an example of the type of drama you like and explain how it fits into your choice of genre.
Senior Drama:
Many of you have said you would like to write a scene for the trial play. Choose one of the scenarios below and write a scene for it (one page or so). (You can research the actual story if you like.)
a) Bridget Sullivan (the maid) testifies about when Lizzie told her that Andrew Borden was dead;
b) Lizzie and Emma discuss the trial in Lizzie's cell in the jail;
c) the neighbour tells a police officer about Lizzie's relationship with Abby;
d) a little boy in the neighbourhood tells about finding a bloody ax in his backyard;
e) the defence attorneys discuss strategies to get Lizzie out of trouble.
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