From Transcription to Monologue

Work with your small group  to peer edit your transcriptions. Answer these questions:

1. Read the character description. Does it provide a clear, accurate, and fair portrait of the interviewee? What needs to be added or taken out?
2. What is the crux or central idea of the transcription? What is the most memorable and emotional part? 
3. How can you shape it to give it the strongest beginning? Strongest ending? What suggestions do you have for the beginning and ending?
4. What details can you cut? What do you need to keep?
5. Where is the flow a little choppy or disorganized? How can it be improved?
6. How are the line breaks? 
7. What would be a good title based on the crux of the monologue?
8. What stage directions do you need to add?
9. What are your next steps? What do you need to do now? Here are some possible steps: a) re-listen to the recording and add details; b) re-interview the person about a specific part of the interview and ask more follow up questions; c) re-listen to recording and add stage directions; d) rewrite character description; e) have a conference with Ms. Galang during zero period or class about _________; f) read a sample monologue from with their eyes.

1st Draft Monologue due Thursday, May 31.

Revised Monologue due Mon June 4.

Final Monologue to be performed due Wed June 6. 

* Bring in your own props and costumes.

* Please memorize at least 1 section of your monologue.