OneAct Definition A oneact play is a play

One-Act

Definition A one-act play is a play that has only one act, as distinct from plays that occur over several acts. One-act plays may consist of one or more scenes. In recent years the 10 minute play has emerged as a popular subgenre of the one-act play, especially in writing competitions.

Directions Groups of 3 -4: will be composing a one-act play. Your play must have at least two characters and must tell a complete story of some kind. It should use scene breaks where appropriate (multiple scenes are not a requirement), and it should be in accurate script format including stage direction. The word count minimum is 750 -1000 words. Work time 5/11, 5/12, 5/15 Due by 5/15 on turnitin. com (just one per group). Performances start 5/16

Format Title and Author Characters (with character relationships and descriptions) Time/Place/Scene The act (words, etc. )

Performances You group will be performing you One Act in class starting on 5/16 Bring in any necessary props, and make sure everyone has a copy of the script for the day of Do not just get up and read your script. Entertain us!