fandomhigh | Creative Writing; Thursday, Second Period [03/23].

"I've been thinking," Shunsui said, greeting the class with his usual lopsided smile and offering of tea in their little writing circle, "of poetry a lot lately, but my mind has also been shifting over a little to plays ♥. We haven't spared much attention to the creative writing of the theater much in this class, have we? Today, let's keep it nice and simple, and discuss a little of the history of theater and its various forms and styles, its purpose, its function, what we may personally like to see in such things..."

His hand danced a circle in the air to suggest that the list could go on and on and on...

"And then, of course, a little brainstorming, a little working, on perhaps a play of your own, for the rest of class ♥. No scripts or anything just yet; let's just bandy about ideas, and I'd like you to consider at least one thing in particular: three acts or four? Many site a three-act structure as the ideal one for a play, but there is a great deal of consideration for a four-act structure, as well. Keep these things in mind and try to find examples of either for our class next week, and we'll delve a little deeper into the differences then. But for now...an overview, and then, hopefully, some inspiration ♥."

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Like you're in a play.

Tahani al-Jamil

There's actually a good deal of information about plays and the history of the theater and the various types of theater today (though Shunsui will admit to being a little more biased toward the Japanese forms, such as kabuki and noh), delivered in a rather introspective and sated sort of way. He'd be happy to answer questions, too, of course, or to find that this casual breakdown of the art only inspired you take a nap rather than take the stage.

Think about ideas for your own play, either pulling inspiration from the lecture or pulling it out of wherever it is you get inspiration from. Maybe start considering whether to do a three act or four act play, or perhaps even a one act play, if you're being so bold and lazy.

Shunsui could hardly begrudge anyone for choosing the lazy option, really.

Who is notably more quiet and introspective and less ♥ ♥ ♥ today, but he wasn't hyperbolic at the beginning of class. He is thinking an awful lot about plays this week...

Is it JUUUUUUUUNE YEEEEEEET.

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