In devised drama the openings and/or endings are often the weakest part. If someone in a group says ‘that's it’ as they freeze-frame because the ending isn't obvious, then the piece is incomplete, as if they ran out of time.
This 90-minute session works on openings and closings (bookending the story) to improve the whole devising and presenting process.
Devising ideas: Pinterest has many accessible drama devising ideas, for example: www.pinterest.co.uk/chjones4005/devising includes opening and closing, and www.pinterest.co.uk/hopdud/drama-devised-piece is an image fest of stimulations.
In pairs, ask students to imagine a short story which starts with Character A being robbed by Character B; and ends with B begging forgiveness a day later. They devise the two scenes. Ask one or two to share what they have.
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