What should I write a one act play about?
A good one-act play focuses on one main action or problem; there’s not time to get into complicated layers of plot. It’s a good idea to keep your play to one set and as few scenes as possible. A one-act play is 9-12 pages with four characters or less.
What are some good plots for a play?
The most simplistic plot template
- Quest. Character oriented story, the protagonist searches for something and winds up changing him/herself.
- Adventure. Plot oriented, this features a goal-oriented series of events.
- Pursuit. This is the typical Chase Plot.
- Rescue.
- Escape.
- Revenge.
- The Riddle.
- Rivalry.
What is plot in one act play?
The plots of one-act plays are simple and easily comprehensible. The basic plot formula is that of a beginning, a middle and an end, where the end is distinctly different from the @ginning. This is what lends to a play its dramatic quality.
How do you come up with a one act play?
ONE ACT STRUCTURE
- Set the Scene.
- Introduce the character goal(s)
- Introduce an obstacle to the achievement of the goal(s)
- Introduce a disaster (the result of a twist if your story has one)
- Let the character(s) react.
- Resolve the story.
How do you make one-act play more interesting?
A short story works best. Remember to give the one act play the necessary plot, action and characters to make it a complete story. Research other one act plays to get ideas and inspiration for yours. Develop the action first, then compose the dialog before you decide anything else.
What are the 5 types of plots?
Five types of plots
- Exposition. Exposition is the beginning of the story and prepares the way for upcoming events to unfold.
- Rising Action. It is that point where the main problem or conflict is revealed.
- Climax.
- Falling Action.
- Resolution.