Mamet Speak Lesson
Jaclyn Marta
Independent Study
Speed the Plow
Introduction: David Mamet's style of writing is extremely different from most other modern playwrights. He forces his actors to be extremely on top of their cue and not be afraid to almost over-talk one another. Students will pair up with another student and work on performing a scene containing Mamet Speak
- Answer any questions students have on play
- Explain Mamet Speak to students
- Do an example of it for students
Group Work (30 min)
- Students will pair up with another student and work on performing on part of the first act of the play
- Teacher will walk around to monitor behavior and help students struggling with assignment
Presentations (15 min)
- Students will present their scene to the class as proof they understand Mamet Speak
Independent Study
Speed the Plow
Introduction: David Mamet's style of writing is extremely different from most other modern playwrights. He forces his actors to be extremely on top of their cue and not be afraid to almost over-talk one another. Students will pair up with another student and work on performing a scene containing Mamet Speak
- Combine vocal qualities with physical pace and rhythm to make a character unique or distinct from others.
- Answer any questions students have on play
- Explain Mamet Speak to students
- Do an example of it for students
Group Work (30 min)
- Students will pair up with another student and work on performing on part of the first act of the play
- Teacher will walk around to monitor behavior and help students struggling with assignment
Presentations (15 min)
- Students will present their scene to the class as proof they understand Mamet Speak
- Combine vocal qualities with physical pace and rhythm to make a character unique or distinct from others.