Perfect for beginning or advanced drama classes! Using an easy neutral script, students make decisions regarding character and plot and then practice skills in conveying subtext through tone and body language.

CHECK OUT 3 WAYS TO SAY IT (#2) FOR ONE WARM-UP ACTIVITY THAT CAN BE USED FOR THIS ACTING EXERCISE.

4 DIFFERENT NEUTRAL SCRIPTS ARE AVAILABLE - NEUTRAL SCRIPT A,NEUTRAL SCRIPT B, NEUTRAL SCRIPT C, AND NEUTRAL SCRIPT D (USE THIS ACTIVITY MORE THAN ONCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS ACTING SKILLS DEVELOP OR AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF DRAMA CLASSES.) ALSO AVAILABLE AS A BUNDLE!

Grade: Middle School, High School

Subject: Drama

Overview: Students will work in partners to create their own scene and characterization using the provided “neutral script” (short - 10 lines per character). At the end of the project, students will perform their scene for the class.

Objectives: Students plan and use tone, body language, and pacing in performance to convey meaning and subtext.

Standards: TH:Cr1.1c, TH:Cr3.1a, TH:Cr3.1b, TH:Cr4.1a, TH:Cr4.1b, TH:Pr6.1a

Time: 3 - 4 hours of class time over the course of 3– 4 days

Printable Materials Provided

Neutral Script (B, C, or D)

Neutral Script (B, C, or D) Planning Chart worksheet

Neutral Script (B, C, or D) Quiz