INTRODUCTION TO PLAYS

q Plays are stories written to be performed by

actors on a stage in front of an audience.

q They are a form of literature that is meant to

be experienced through both reading and
watching.

q Plays can be categorized into four main types:

comedy, tragedy, tragicomedy, and
melodrama.
 Types of Plays
Comedy
Comedies are plays that are meant to be
f u n n y. T h e y o f t e n i n v o l v e h u m o r o u s
s i t u a t i o n s , w i t t y d i a l o g u e , a n d h a p py
endings.

Tragedy
Tragedies are plays that end in disaster for
the main character, often due to a flaw in
their character or a tragic mistake. They are
meant to evoke feelings of pity and fear in
the audience.
 Types of Plays
Tragicomedy
Tra g i c o m e d i e s a re p l ay s t h at bl e n d
elements of both tragedy and comedy. They
often have serious themes but end on a
hopeful or uplifting note.

Melodrama
Melodramas are plays that are
characterized by exaggerated emotions,
dramatic plots, and a clear distinction
between good and evil characters.
 Preparation for Dramatization
Practice speaking
Assign roles to actors PROPS AND clearly and
based on the characters COSTUME projecting your
ROLES
in the play. DESIGN voice so that
everyone in the
audience can hear.

Practice speaking
VOICE
MODULATION clearly and projecting Promote the
AND your voice so that play to attract
PROJECTION everyone in the audience an audience.
can hear. PUBLICITY Use posters,
social media,
and word of
Plan the lighting to enhance the mood mouth to
LIGHTING and atmosphere of the play. Apply spread the
AND STAGE makeup to actors to enhance their word.stage.
MAKEUP
features and make them visible on stage.
 Task 3 : Staging a play
q Group Work (6 members)
q Marks weightage : 35%
q Select any part of the play ‘Home’ by
Maurice Maeterlinck
q 30-minute performance
q Consider the aspects of roles, props
and costume design , l i gh ti n g an d
s t a g e m a ke - u p a n d ev i d e n c e o f
teamwork and collaboration amongst
your group members.
 Task 3 : Staying a play
RUBRIC (35%)
q ADAPTATION PROFICIENCY
q COLLABORATION AND CONTRIBUTION
q INTRINSIC MOTIVATION AND RELEVANCE
q PEDAGOGICAL APPLICATION
q PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICAL EXECUTION

* Provide the part of the script of the play that your

group has selected for the performance.*
 Task 3 : Staying a play
RUBRIC (35%)
q ADAPTATION PROFICIENCY
q COLLABORATION AND CONTRIBUTION
q INTRINSIC MOTIVATION AND RELEVANCE
q PEDAGOGICAL APPLICATION
q PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICAL EXECUTION

* Provide the part of the script of the play that your

group has selected for the performance.*
" Home" by Maurice Maeterlinck
Ø Portrays a poignant and solemn moment in a
family's life.
Ø The scene takes place in the garden behind the
family's house.
Ø An Old Man and the Stranger were discussing
how to deliver tragic news to the family inside
the house.
Ø The Old Man is hesitant and anxious about how
to approach the situation, considering the
delicate nature of the news.
" Home" by Maurice Maeterlinck
Ø They observe the family through a window,
noting their peaceful demeanor, unaware of the
impending tragedy.
Ø The family consists of the father, mother, two
sisters, and a sleeping child.
Ø The Stranger suggests knocking at the window
to alert the family, but the Old Man advises
against it, fearing that such a direct approach
could cause more grief.
" Home" by Maurice Maeterlinck
Ø They decide to enter the house calmly and
d e l i v e r t h e n e w s a s g e n t l y a s p o s s i b l e,
emphasizing the need to maintain composure
and not appear too sorrowful.
Ø As they prepare to enter the house, Martha, one
of the family members, arrives and informs them
that the rest of the family is approaching.
Ø The Old Man instructs Martha to wait outside
while they go in to break the news.
 " Home" by Maurice Maeterlinck
Ø The drama ends with the family members, one by
one, reacting to the news.
Ø The mother and sisters show varying degrees of
shock and grief, while the child continues to
s l e ep p e a c e fu l l y, u n awa re o f t h e t rage d y
unfolding around him.
Ø The scene is filled with a sense of sadness and
inevitability, as the family comes to terms with
their loss in the quiet of the night.
 Structure/Plot:

q Setting: The play is set in a garden behind a

house, where most of the action takes place.
q Introduction: The play begins with the Old Man
and the Stranger discussing how to deliver bad
news to the family inside the house.
q Conflict: The main conflict revolves around the
impending tragedy that the family is about to face.
 Structure/Plot:

q Climax: The climax occurs when the Old Man

tells the family the news, and their reactions are
shown.

q Resolution: The play ends with the family coming

to terms with their loss, and the Old Man and the
Stranger leaving.
 Theme:

q Grief and Loss:

The central theme of the play is how people cope with grief
and loss. It shows the different ways in which the family
members react to the news and how they support each
other through the difficult time.
q Family:
Another theme is the importance of family and the bond
that holds them together, especially in times of crisis.
 Characterisation:

Old Man: He is portrayed as wise and caring, trying to

handle the situation delicately and with empathy.
Stranger: The Stranger is a mysterious character who
of fers support to the Old Man but also serves as a
reminder of the harsh reality of the situation.
Family Members: The family members are depicted as
ordinary people facing an extraordinary situation. Their
reactions and emotions are portrayed realistically,
showing the depth of their love for each other.
"Home" is a powerful drama that explores
themes of grief, loss, and family, with well-
developed characters and a compelling
plot structure.

-The End-