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Act:

The 25 Line Crucible

Purpose: A play is meant to be seen, not just read! So were going to be doing just
that. With your group mates, you are going to create and perform your own versions
of Arthur Millers The Cruciblewith a twist.

Assignment:
You and your group will work together to determine what 25 lines are the most
important to the Act you have been assigned. This means that you must choose the
characters and lines that best represent the Act. Note: Every time a character
speaks, this will be counted as a line. You must write a new script, and then perform
your new version of The Crucible for your classmates.

Requirements:
Performance:
Every actor must speak and act
There can be no more than 25 lines
Lines must be used thoughtfully
Enthusiasm
Polite audience
Turn in:
One transcript per group of the lines your group has used
Individually written, two paragraph reflection on why your group made the
choices it did- Why did you choose the setting you did? How did you decide
what lines to use?
Self-evaluation

Make this your own! You can twist your skit to fit a new, modern time, or even put it
in space! Youre encouraged to bring or create your own props. Remember, acting
should be fun.

Performance (25pts) :

Your play has no more than 25 lines (5pts).

o If your group uses less than 25 lines, you must explain why you chose
to do so in your individual reflections.
Every actor speaks and acts. (5pts)
o Everyone should be involved, even if a student only has one line
Lines are used thoughtfully (5 pts)
o Lines are chosen best represent the actions, themes and developments
of the Act you were assigned
Enthusiasm (5 pts)
o Actors project (can be heard by everyone)
o At least one prop or costume item
o Participation
Polite Audience (5 pts)
o Quiet listeners
o Positive feedback

________/25
Turn In (25pts)

One transcript per group (5pts)

o Typed or written in pen
o Transcript of all of the lines used in presentation
Individual Reflection (15pts)
o Thoughtful reflection on why your group made the choices you did
Why did you choose to portray or omit certain characters?
Why did you choose the lines you did?
What setting did you choose and why?
What creative decisions did you make that affected the overall
performance?
o Two paragraphs, typed
o Mechanics and spelling
Self-Evaluation (5pts)

________/25

Total: _______/50