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The Craft Method

The Craft Method explores the craft of of Stage Play writing rather than the content of the Play.
It focuses on character development, conflict, structure and execution. 
These questions are meant to assist in analyzing a Stage Play script.  

RECREATIONAL DRUGS
Are there things you liked about the play, found interesting or wanted more of? 

LOUD NEIGHBORS
Are there things about the play you didn't like, found confusing, pulled you out of the play or wanted less of?

FUNDAMENTALS
In your opinion, which character was the protagonist and why? 


In your opinion, what the protagonist's goal and was that goal clearly articulated? 


In your opinion, which character was the antagonist and why? 

THE POSSE
Which characters were you drawn to and why? 


Which characters were you least drawn to and why? 


What do the characters in the play do to earn my emotional engagement? 


With regards to the protagonist, what dialog is spoken, what sentiment is expressed, what action is taken for the positive benefit of another character in the play? 


In your opinion, which character had the most distinct "voice" or point of view and why? 


In your opinion, which character had the least distinct "voice" of point of view and why? 


How do the characters change through the course of the play? 

PUT UP YOUR DUKES
What was the central conflict of the story and why? 


In your opinion which characters had the most conflict and why? 


In your opinion, which characters had the least conflict and why?
 
EASTERN AIRLINES (or how well did the Playwright land the plane)


What is this play about? 


What are the themes of the play? 


In your opinion, did the protagonist achieve or fail to achieve their goal and why? 


In your opinion, was the central conflict of the story resolved or not resolved and why? 

MAGIC EIGHT BALL
Do you have any questions about the plot, the setting of the characters? 

BASEBALL (pitch it to me)
Write a two sentence synopsis of the play.  Include the protagonist, the antagonist and the plot. 


If you were writing this play, are there any scenes you would do differently and what would they look like?


If you were telling this story, what would your approach be? 



 

 

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