Relax the audience into the ending with falling action and resolution.Present multiple second-act scenes that raise the stakes in the conflict toward the story’s climax, or the highest point of tension and conflict, just before the end of the play.You want to ease the audience back into the story and its conflict. Begin the second act at a lower point of tension than where you left off with the first act.The audience will be left wanting more at intermission, and they’ll come back eager for the second act. End the first act just after the highest point of tension in the story to that point.These scenes should build toward a point of conflict that will end the first act. Follow the inciting incident with multiple scenes that raise the audience’s tension - whether dramatic, tragic, or comedic.The “inciting incident” should occur about half-way through the first act, after the background exposition.When they come back from intermission, they should immediately be drawn back into the rising tension of the story. You must structure your story around the intermission to leave the audience tense and wondering at the end of the first act. Because the audience has a break in the middle of the play, you can't treat the story as one flowing narrative. The two-act structure changes more than just the amount of time your crew has to make technical adjustments. This is how you make the audience care about the events that are transpiring on stage.Īdjust the plot to fit the two-act structure. At the same time, you must show how the actions are all causally linked through your plot development. You must develop a story that’s compelling and moves the action of the play along quickly enough to keep the audience’s attention.Heartbroken, he had an emotional breakdown at work that resulted in his firing. Plot: The protagonist’s girlfriend broke up with him.Story: The protagonist’s girlfriend broke up with him.The plot, on the other hand, can be thought of as the logic that links the events that unfold through the plot and make them emotionally powerful.
Forster defined story as what happens in the play - the chronological unfolding of events. The narrative of your play is made up of the plot and the story - two discrete elements that must be developed together to create a play that holds your audience’s attention. The dreams are made up of all four Gospel readings.Understand the difference between plot and story. Through this, she sees first hand just what sacrifices Christ has made for us and how much love He has in His heart. She goes through some highlight moments in His life from the nativity, to the finding in the temple, to the last supper, to the crucifixion. That night, she goes back in time to the life of Christ. If there is a loving God who loves us more than we can even imagine, why does He let us hurt? Why does He let bad things happen to us? She lashes out at God asking that question at the back of everyone’s mind. She finds herself in angry tears later that night in her room. To make matters worse, it is picture day. She wakes up to acne, has “nothing” to wear, goes to school just to get lunch spilt all over her and loses her best friend. Summary: Kailtyn is a normal American teen. He may be contacted at: This email address is being protected from spambots. In exchange, the author would appreciate being notified of when and for what purpose the play is performed. This poem may be used free of charge, on the condition that copies are not sold for profit in any medium, nor any entrance fee charged. This poem may not be reproduced, translated or copied in any medium, including books, CDs and on the Internet, without written permission of the author. © Copyright Michael Hurn, all rights reserved. Heavenly Father, it is to You we look and intercede, That from this terrible infectious scourge, Transforming our fear and doubtinto a trustful, thankful, shout.Īnd driven the enemy from his proud perch
‘For God, has not given us a spirit of fear …’ 2 Tim.
My glory, and the lifter up of my head’ Psalm 33. Summary: A sequel to a previous "lockdown"-inspired poem, which can be found at