Stand By Me :: Drama

Stand By MeStand by me was the first topic we studied this term we were put intogroups of six to create a short gambol based on the 70s film stand by mebased on Stephen Kings Short story The Body, Stand By Me tellsthe tale of Gordie Lachance, a generator who looks back on his preteendays when he and three close friends went on their own adventure tofind the body of a kid their get on with who had gone missing and presumeddead. The stakes are upped when the bad kids in town are closelytailing - and it becomes a race to see wholl be qualified to recover thebody first.We were given 30 minutes to gather an idea in our groups about a groupof friends who want to go on an adventure. We wholly were hot seated inour groups as our characters. We created a still image of thecharacters before the adventure and our play was based on a series of6 still images.We all put our ideas in and produced a 10minute production. In ourproductions we used a number of dramatic devices such as monologues,s till images, dramatic jeering and split scenes.Character ProfilesPaul-Is 12 he lives at home with his mum and dad and 5 siblings. Paul isthe loud member of the group who ever wants to guard and show off heis really looking forward to the adventure.Scott-======Is 11 he lives at home with his mum and dad and 5 siblings one ofwhich isPaul. Scott is quietest son in the group Scott doesnt want to go onthe adventure he is very nervous but tries to act brave in comportment ofthe rest of the group.Lauren-=======Is 11 she lives with her mum and dad and is an only child. Lauren isthe girly girl of the group she likes to be centre of attention andwants everyone to like her. She is looking at the adventure more(prenominal) likea holiday and planning how many outfits she should take.Amy-====Is 13 and in foster care she is the Tomboy in the group she is veryboisterous and always wants to be with the boys she doesnt get onvery well with Lauren. She is excited about going on the adventure.Jack -Is 12 he lives with his grandma and granddad he is the leader of the