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A play, also known as a drama,
Read the script below. For example:
can come in many genres.
Encik Thamrin, a teacher is having a conversation with three • Comedy
students in the school canteen. • Tragedy
• Musical
Encik Thamrin: Now, we’ve some time before your transport • Historical
arrives. You’ve heard the talk about ambition
and business. So, let’s talk about what business you would
like to run when you grow up.
Anita: I want to be a designer.
Encik Thamrin: A designer? What do you mean, Anita?
Anita: I want to own my own clothes boutique and have my own label on the clothes.
That way I can wear new clothes every day. (She walks up and down like
a model)
Encik Thamrin: Oh, I see. Juan, what about you?
Juan: Sir, I want to vroom.. vroom ..
Encik Thamrin: Juan, what’s that? You mean a business that deals with brooms and
cleaning equipment?
Juan: No, sir. I mean a real cool bike! I hear the sounds of a bike every time I go
to my father’s shop and I want to continue hearing that sound even when I
grow up. (He runs through the canteen in a manner of riding a motorcycle)
Encik Thamrin: Oh, a business dealing with motorbikes. Rosnah, what about you?
Rosnah: Oh, nothing special – a food business will be
good enough.
Encik Thamrin: Well, it’s good to know what you want to do, isn’t it?
(to the audience: They sure are good with words – Decide which play is to
be staged.
and sound associations!) – Choose a director
and hold auditions to
select your cast.
– Who is your
target audience?
TASK Staging a Drama – Make sure to type the

You have a script, now it’s time to bring your scripts and number
story to life! Choose a cast of actors and the pages for ease of
reading by cast.
actresses to perform your drama. Once your
cast is ready, present your drama in front of
an audience. Let the show begin!

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