This document provides guidance for students creating and presenting short plays or monologues. It covers rules for the presentation including timing, use of media and costumes. It also offers tips for writing, directing, acting and additional reading resources. The writing section emphasizes focusing the story, including conflict and choosing a point of view. For directing, it suggests being sensitive to actors' egos while still giving constructive feedback. Acting tips include memorizing lines, maintaining character, projecting the voice and using body language to convey emotion.
