The Arts Studio
  • done Welcome
  • done Class Rules
  • done Grade 6/7s
    • done Fine Arts >
      • done Scavenger Hunt
      • skip What does an artist do?
      • done Introduction to Art
      • done Collaborative Banner
      • done Bypass your Catalogue
      • done Charcoal Still Life
      • done Pencil Portrait
      • skip Printmaking
      • done Form and 3D sculpting
      • done Exquisite Corpse
    • Drama >
      • Done - Basics of Theater
      • Done - Improv
      • Dance and Movement
      • Done: Twisted Fairy Tales
  • Grade 8s
    • Fine Arts >
      • Explorations >
        • Done - Drawing >
          • Done - Metamorphosis
        • Done - History
        • Done -0 Pride of Self
        • Done - Microscopic Art
        • Done - Animation
        • Done - Activism
        • Done - Graffiti Art
        • Done - Book Poetry
        • Done - Junk Art
    • Drama >
      • Done - Improv >
        • Done - Warm Up
        • Done - Finals 2019
      • Done - Car Plays
      • Done - Tableau
      • Done - Musical Theatre
  • Toolbox
    • Done - Drawing
    • Mixed Media
    • Animation
    • Artist Statement
  • Elements
    • Line - Doodle
    • Done - Value and Shading
    • Colour
  • Checkout
  • Special Projects
    • Bump-Out

Car Plays


We think of cars as methods of transportation; they take us from one place to the next. 

But so much dialogue happens in a car! Let's explore the car as a vehicle for human drama -- a place for comedy, drama, horror and anything in between!

To get your brain jumpstarted, watch the video below:



Then, brainstorm on what situation you may be exploring in your screenplay -- will it be a dramatic incident? Something happy? Something scary?

How can you amuse, shock or disturb your audience? The choice is up to you!


Deliverables


For this project, you will write a script that is no shorter than 5 minutes long, and no longer than 10 minutes long.

You will need to deliver a written copy of your script prior to performance for approval -- this can be shared with Mrs. Jurgensen via Teams.

Her email is: ajurgensen@sd40.bc.ca

This script will have to be memorized in great part for your presentation.

You can have groups of two or three people maximum. If you are alone, you may want to create a powerful monologue (maybe it's yourself talking to yourself, or you can pretend to be talking on the phone in a parked car).

Your presentation will simulate a car on stage with the audience as voyeurs who are listening in to your conversation and pondering on the situation you are in.

Watch some plays done by previous students below:



Contact

The Arts Studio © Copyright 2019-2021 by Mrs. J., a teacher at Ecole Glenbrook Middle School, New Westminster
No rights reserved for ideas and materials. Use it in your classroom, make copies, enjoy!
  • done Welcome
  • done Class Rules
  • done Grade 6/7s
    • done Fine Arts >
      • done Scavenger Hunt
      • skip What does an artist do?
      • done Introduction to Art
      • done Collaborative Banner
      • done Bypass your Catalogue
      • done Charcoal Still Life
      • done Pencil Portrait
      • skip Printmaking
      • done Form and 3D sculpting
      • done Exquisite Corpse
    • Drama >
      • Done - Basics of Theater
      • Done - Improv
      • Dance and Movement
      • Done: Twisted Fairy Tales
  • Grade 8s
    • Fine Arts >
      • Explorations >
        • Done - Drawing >
          • Done - Metamorphosis
        • Done - History
        • Done -0 Pride of Self
        • Done - Microscopic Art
        • Done - Animation
        • Done - Activism
        • Done - Graffiti Art
        • Done - Book Poetry
        • Done - Junk Art
    • Drama >
      • Done - Improv >
        • Done - Warm Up
        • Done - Finals 2019
      • Done - Car Plays
      • Done - Tableau
      • Done - Musical Theatre
  • Toolbox
    • Done - Drawing
    • Mixed Media
    • Animation
    • Artist Statement
  • Elements
    • Line - Doodle
    • Done - Value and Shading
    • Colour
  • Checkout
  • Special Projects
    • Bump-Out