Playwriting Concepts and Character Development

Caroline from Florida Studio Theater guides young playwrights in writing a play. She introduces the four key ingredients: character, setting, conflict, and dialogue. The focus is on character development, encouraging students to brainstorm and detail their characters. The session includes creating a second character, emphasizing creativity and imagination.

What is the main goal of the session led by Caroline?

• To discuss famous plays

• To learn about Florida Studio Theater

• To guide young playwrights in writing a play

• To teach baking skills

Which of the following is NOT an ingredient of a play?

• Conflict

• Setting

• Character

• Costume

What is the first ingredient of a play discussed in the video?

• Dialogue

• Character

• Setting

• Conflict

Which of the following can be a character in a play?

• A cloud

• A mountain

• A river

• A pencil

What is the purpose of brainstorming in playwriting?

• To design costumes

• To rehearse the play

• To get ideas out of your head and onto the page

• To create a script

How many ideas should you write for each type of character during brainstorming?

• Six to seven

• One

• Two to three

• Four to five

Which of these is an example of a character idea from young playwrights?

• A mountain that moves

• A star that cannot twinkle

• A cloud that rains

• A river that sings

What is the first step in developing a character?

• Creating conflict

• Writing dialogue

• Naming the character

• Choosing a setting

What is the name of the cheetah character developed in the video?

• Charlie

• Chester

• Chloe

• Chase

What is the age of Charlie the cheetah?

• Six years old

• Eight years old

• Five years old

• Seven years old