1. Miss McCoun Thursday, March 5, 2009 Objective: Students will come to an understanding of the purposes of first, second, and third readings of scripts and will be introduced to script analysis techniques. Procedures: - Attendance - Good News… - Intro to Script Analysis - Look at Odd Couple Script

2. The Process of Script Analysis for Set Design In order to have a clear focus for your design, it is imperative that you read the script several times, analyzing each time for different elements. In order to have a clear focus for your design, it is imperative that you read the script several times, analyzing each time for different elements.

3. The first time you read… You will be looking for: General Story line General Story line Nature of characters Nature of characters Relationship of characters Relationship of characters Physical Environment Physical Environment Possible Themes Possible Themes

4. The second time you read… You will be looking for: Strong Sensory Images Strong Sensory Images Impressions Impressions Emotions Emotions Mood Mood Solidify Theme Solidify Theme

5. The third time you read… You will be looking for: Necessary Set Components (doors, windows, etc…) Necessary Set Components (doors, windows, etc…) Requirements of Set Requirements of Set Specific Design Concepts (if any) Specific Design Concepts (if any) Areas for Further Research Areas for Further Research

6. Things to ask yourself after reading a scene… Where does this scene take place? Where does this scene take place? When does this scene take place? When does this scene take place? Is this an interior or exterior space? Is this an interior or exterior space? Are there windows, doors, stairs, etc.? Are there windows, doors, stairs, etc.? What is this scene about? What is this scene about? What images does this scene create for you? What images does this scene create for you? How does this scene portray the play’s theme? How does this scene portray the play’s theme? What areas within the scene do we need to research further? What areas within the scene do we need to research further?