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Theatre Arts for Advanced Secondary Schools
A screen, stage or radio story typically comprises a sequence of linked events,
centering on a protagonist who pursues a difficult goal against a rising tide of
obstacles orchestrated by the antagonist or antagonistic forces. In achieving the
goal, the protagonist has to overcome an inner weakness or limitation which
results in him or her becoming a wiser and more accomplished person. Possible
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sources of screen, stage or radio stories include:
(i) Real people, in real events
(ii) Biographies of extraordinary people
(iii) Magazines and newspapers
(iv) Media interviews
(v) Diaries
(vi) Online research
(vii) Books
(viii) Documentaries
(ix) Personal experiences
(x) Fantasy and imaginary world.
(xi) Public domain especially the societal problems such as
unemployment, violence, war, lack of access to medical care and
scarcity of water.
Activity 2.3
Use a variety of sources to gather stories. Explore different media to gather
diverse perspectives. Create simple storyboards or outlines for your scripts.
Elements of script content and structure
Every script is an embodiment of both content, structure and format or style of
writing as well as tools. Specific elements of content of scripts include theme or
message, character, conflicts, plot, dramatic structure and synopsis.
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