The Craft Method - DISCUSSION TOOLS.
For those of you that are participating in a writer's group here are some TOOLS to help focus a DISCUSSION of the Play after a
TABLE READ.  Typically a feedback session would last between 20 minutes and 40 minutes.  The list below is a MENU for the Playwright to choose from for the discussion.  For instance, a Playwright might choose the combination Loud Neighbors, The Posse and Magic Eight Ball to elicit comments on the aspects of the Play the Playwright feels needs work.  Someone else might choose the combination of Fundamentals, Put Up Your Dukes and Baseball to focus the discussion on those aspects.  It has been my experience that writers in a group setting favor being nice over being honest. By using these discussion tools it gives the group participants permission and a path for a more granular and a more productive analysis of the Play.
 

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

THE POSSE
Which characters were you drawn to and why? 
Which character were you least drawn to and why? 
 

PUT UP YOUR DUKES
What was the central Conflict of the story?

MAGIC EIGHT BALL
Do you have any questions about the plat, the setting or the characters?

BASEBALL
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? 
What pitches do you have regarding the characters, the story or the setting?