Playwrights Project Play Performance Paragraph

During the performances I felt astonished. Almost inspired but sympathetic. The one word that describes how I felt was touched. One of the most amazing stories I heard was Tierra's playwright. It was sad and depressing. Or when I heard mine, although I have not experienced these things, I realized how heart-braking it must be to live such an unfortunate life. And how Destiny's playwright impacted other viewers in the audience just shows how real these things are. Everybody has their story and once you put it into a movie, book, or in this case a play it reveals the depth of its reality. Everyone in this place has had it bad, but always know that someone else had it worse.

Playwrights Project Play Completion Reflection

I feel very confident now that my play is done. For example, I know that I have edited my paper, and many others edited my paper, so I am positive it is almost perfect. Also, the emotion and devotion put in the play was from the heart so I know that my play is real and bad things like this are unfortunate and occur. It's a shame how life can be twisted, but put all these things in a play and it is inspiring. Well at least I thought it was. That's why I am so comfortable with knowing that my play is legit. If my play was published and performed professionally every week I will feel accomplished. And I would know the kid whose story it is will feel great because he knows people actually care for such misfortune lives.

Kids in the Mud Scene

• Characters: Sarah: Chris' older sister, 7, brat, loving
Chris : Sarah's younger brother, 5, naive, whines a lot.

• Setting: In the backyard sandbox, at 3:30 p.m., right in front of the garage.

• At Rise: Chris and Sarah are laying in the sandbox getting all dirty.

Chris:
Sis, I want to be the bad guy!

Sarah:
O.k. Fine, but I'm the princess the good guys save.

Chris:
Ahhh! I'm going to get you!

Sarah:
Help good guys! Help!

Chris:
Haha, never!

Sarah:
I don't want to play no more. I want to play with the hose again. Then we can jump back in the sandy. Hahaha

Chris:
I want water too!

Sarah:
Okay come play with me Chris.

Chris:
Yay!

Sarah:
Turn it on brother!

Playwrights Project Scene 1 for Feedback

Joseph B.

per. 4

4/21/11

Why Me?

Characters: Demetri Douglas Ybarra - Mexican, 9 yrs. old, short black hair, heavyset, independent, also known as D

Elizabeth Rose - Beautiful, White, D’s mother,

Dr. Jeffer - Deep voice, almost apologetic

Rosa - foster mother of Demetri, not a major character, Mexican lady, in her 30’s, red and black hair.

Officer Greg - White male, in his uniform, black facial hair, 5’11, deep voice

Setting: In the living room, it’s about 3:30 p.m., sunny day
At Rise: D is at the door just about to enter from school as the phone rings. he is wearing his backpack and after hears the phone rushes to the phone. The living room is one of the biggest rooms of the house.
Background: D’s father has been in the hospital due to his cancer. D has a close relationship with his father and is upset that mother Elizabeth wont let D see his dad. Elizabeth won’t let him visit his father because he is just getting worse and she doesn’t want D to see him looking like that. This does cause a bit of conflict, but is the best for everyone.

D:

[D is on the other side of the door. There is a sound of keys and as D is opening the dorr the phone rings. ]

Oh snap!

[D runs through the door rushing to the phone.]

Hello?

Dr. Jeffer:

[Has a deep, apologetic tone to his voice.]

Hello is this the Ybarra residence? This is Dr. Jeffer.

D:

[Confused look on his face]

Oh yes, yes sir. This is D, Mr. Ybarra is my dad. How is he doing? Is he o.k.?
Dr. Jeffer

[Same voice]

Well, actually that is what I called to talk to talk about. But, is there anyone else I can talk to? Your gaurdian or someone along those lines, because you do know information about a patient is confidential.

D

No, but I am his son sir.

Dr. Jeffer

Well son, I am so sorry to tell you this, but your father past about five minutes ago. Please notify your mother and again son I apologize for your loss.

D

[In awe, and then blows up and throws the phone. The phone complete shatters and a piece cuts his arm.]

…

No!
Dr. Jeffer

[sympathetic, but not able to finish his sentence.]

Wai...............

D

[Angry, he doesn’t like to cry, but since no one wherre a couple tears rolled down his cheeck.]

No! Why? God, why? Dad I love you, don’t die please don’t die...

[Wipes his tears and sits on the couch]

God why did you take my father away from me? Huh? You have no reason I want him, I miss him already!

[He stands up, his blood smeared with blood and tears. D grabs his backpack and storms to his room.]

THIRTY MINUTES LATER...

Elizabeth

[She just came home from work, exhausted. Then she walks in to his room with D sitting on his bed with a blank stare]

D! D are you home? D? Oh hey, I guess you heard?

D

Why mom, why? I couldn’t at least see him once?

Elizabeth

He was just getting worse sweetie, I didn’t want you to see him like that.

D

[Angy tone in his voice]

That’s my dad, I think I am old enough to choose if I want to see him! He’s dead now mom! Dead....

Elizabeth

Don’t raise your voice at me son it was for your own good! We all are suffering of your father’s loss!

D

[Left the room after he spoke]

Well now he’s gone Mom, but at least you got to see him right?

Elizabeth

[she sinks her head into her arms and cries.]

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Playwrights Project Inspired by Music Paragraph

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