24 Hour Theatre|The Mystery Of SUNNYMEADOWS

Описание: I was fortunate to have the opportunity to lead a team of writers to write a 1 act play! This was part of my school's "24 Hour Theatre" process.

We writers were given a list of various details we had to include in this play, then given 12 hours (6PM-6AM) to write it. In those 12 hours, I led the team to focus on a detailed plot structure so the scriptwriting could come naturally and much easier. This part of the process was extremely difficult because of the unique criteria we were required to include. I'll list those inclusions below.
We spent about half of the night mapping out our storyline. When we were done with the basic plot, we made a detailed synopsis, adding an extra level of depth and security to our storyline.

Finally, when we finished the synopsis, we began the scriptwriting process.
The script included every single line of dialogue, a character summary, director notes, music cues, and tech directions.
I composed 3 original pieces for this play.


Here are the list of requirements we were given when the 12 hours began.

1. You will have 12 actors

2. Setting: Abandoned Camp Grounds, 3 AM

3.Required Characters (may be combined):
-Friendly Ghost
-Retired Camp Counselor
-Influencer
-Ghost Hunters
-Medium (someone who speaks to or sees the dead)
-Lost group of campers
-Circus Performer
-A character that is frequently present but does not speak until the end.

4. Required Dialogue/Moments:
-Some sort of dance battle
-Epic slow-motion scene with epic music
-One Character that always breaks the 4th wall
-Two characters that are stuck together

-"I believe this is a sign" spoken by the same character multiple times throughout show only to have some sort of actual sign that pops up eventually
-"I have fallen madly in love with you"
-"It is time I told you the truth..."
-"No... I am your father!"

5. Tech Requirements:
-Lantern
-Flashlights
-Cell phone(s)
-Compass
-Large sign
-Makeshift tent
-Flowers that can be destroyed
-A giant valentine
-Clock ticking
-Buzzer
-An annoying crow
-Foley sound off stage
-Creepy Violin