Please read this article on how to format a play script before completing this week's assignment (mutually exclusive objective).
Only submissions that meet the formatting requirements of this article will receive full credit.
If the above link isn't working you may use this: https://citytheatrecompany.org/wp-content/uploads/Style-Guide.pdf
Mutually Exclusive Objectives
For this week's module assignment you will be writing a short play that deals with a mutually exclusive objective.
Completion of this assignment requires that you submit a 3 - 5 page play Be sure to review the article on play formatting before typing your script.
To complete this assignment you will need to understand the concept of mutually exclusive objectives.
Watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yoBbB179oo
Module Two -- Mutually Exclusive Objectives.mov
Mutually exclusive objective:
A scenario involving two characters who want the same thing or have the same objective. If one character gets what they want the other character does not.
For example: A divorced couple fights for custody of their only son. If one parent gets what they want the other does not.
Note: The less chance of a resolution the more compelling the conflict.
Instructions:
1) Watch the below video (or view the YouTube version) to learn more about this assignment.
2) Write a 3 - 5 page play that centers on two characters that share a mutually exclusive objective. (You may go over the page limit if you need)
3) After each character has made at least three different attempts towards a mutually exclusive objective allow your play to reach a climax.
4) After the climax you may end your play any way you like (a fair resolution, an unfair resolution, one character succeeds while the other fails, neither character succeeds, etc.). This is an artistic choice that is completely up to you.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Expositional material (What does the audience need to know? Setting, circumstance, etc.)
How do you tell a story using only dialog and stage directions? (This is a unique challenge)
What is the tone of your play? (Comedy, drama, or a mix?)
How does your play end? (This is entirely up to you)