The Catcher in the Rye Dramatic Performance
For the creative project for The Catcher in the Rye you will be performing a scene from the novel in play format!
Directions:
*Pick your groups (4 members per group)
*Pick a significant scene from the novel— I suggest picking a scene with a lot of dialect or a lot of inner monologue
*Convert the scene into play format (while I do not require a written script, I would suggest having something down in writing)
*Assign roles: actors, narrators…. etc
*Choose costumes and props
*Write a one page rationale
*Rehearse (you can use note-cards to aid you during your performance)
*Perform your “play” for the class!
Specifications:
*5-7 minutes long
*All group members have active speaking parts
*One page rationale of scene choice, staging choice, costumes, props
Graded on:
*Choice of scene
*Length of performance
*Active participation by all group members
*Use of costumes and props
*Thorough rationale
