Grade 12

HUMSS Mead

ONE-ACT PLAY
PROPOSAL
Date: ________________________

APPROVED DENIED

MAE ANN T. NACION

Subject-Teacher
 Title of the Play:
(Provide a captivating title for the play that reflects the overall theme.)

1. Concept of the Play

Theme:
 What is the central idea or message of the play?
Plot Summary:
 Provide a brief outline of the story (beginning, middle, and end).
Setting:
 Where and when does the story take place? Describe the location(s) and time period.
Characters:
 List and describe the main characters. Include the protagonist, antagonist, and any
supporting characters. For each, define their personality, motivations, and role in the
story.
Conflict:
 What is the central conflict of the play? Is it internal, external, or both? Who is
involved?
Resolution:
 How does the conflict get resolved by the end of the play?

2. Literary Elements
Dialogue:
 How will the characters communicate? What will be the style or tone of the dialogue
(e.g., formal, colloquial, poetic)?
Tone and Mood:
 What is the overall tone (serious, comic, tragic) and mood (emotional atmosphere) of
the play?
Symbolism and Motifs:
 Are there any recurring symbols or motifs? How will these enhance the themes or
messages of the play?

3. Technical Elements
Set Design:
 Briefly describe how the set will be designed. Will it be realistic, minimalist, or
abstract? What props are needed to bring the setting to life?
Lighting:
 How will lighting be used to enhance mood, create transitions between scenes, or
highlight key moments?
Sound and Music:
 What sound effects or music will be used to enhance the atmosphere or emphasize
key plot points?
Costumes and Makeup:
 How will costumes and makeup help in portraying the characters and the setting?
What style will they follow?

4. Performance Elements
Blocking and Movement:
  How will the actors move on stage? What gestures or movements are important to
convey emotion, character traits, or relationships between characters?
Actor's Characterization:
 How will the actors portray their characters? What methods or techniques (e.g.,
physicality, facial expressions, vocal intonations) will they use to embody their roles?
Timing and Pacing:
 How will the pacing of the scenes unfold? Is there a buildup of tension, or are there
moments for pause and reflection?

5. Roles and Tasks for Group Members

Director:
 In charge of overseeing the overall creative vision of the play. Guides the actors’
performances and ensures all elements come together seamlessly.
Playwright (or Scriptwriter):
 Writes or adapts the script, including dialogue, stage directions, and character
descriptions.
Set Designer with Props men:
 Designs the stage, background, and any visual elements to create the setting of the
play.
Lighting Designer:
 Responsible for planning and executing the lighting design that complements the
mood and scene changes.
Sound Designer:
 Oversees sound effects, background music, and other auditory elements.
Costume and Makeup Designer:
 Designs and coordinates costumes, makeup, and hairstyles that fit each character and
the play’s overall theme.
Stage Manager:
 Ensures smooth execution of the play during rehearsals and performances. Handles
prop placement, cues, and technical elements during the show.
Actors:
 Portray the characters in the play, memorize lines, and deliver performances based on
the director's guidance.
Prompter/s
 Make/s sure that lines of the characters are not forgotten.

6. Production Schedule
Timeline for Rehearsals and Performances:
 Outline a schedule for writing, rehearsing, and performing the play.

Deadlines:
 Include key deadlines for script completion, costume fittings, technical rehearsals, etc.

7. Financial Budget
 8. Conclusion
Why This Play?
 Explain why you believe this play will resonate with the audience. What makes it
unique or thought-provoking?
What You Hope to Achieve:
 State the impact you hope the play will have on both the performers and the audience.

Rubric for Oral Proposal of One-Act Play (Total: 100%)

1 - Poor (1-2 2 - Fair (3-4 3 - Satisfactory 4 - Good (7-8 5 - Excellent (9-

Criteria Score
points) points) (5-6 points) points) 10 points)
Deep
Basic Good understanding of
Little to no Satisfactory
understanding understanding theme, plot,
understanding of understanding of
with minimal of theme, plot, characters, and
theme, plot, theme, plot,
explanation of characters, and conflict.
1. Content and characters, and characters, and
theme, plot, conflict. Drama Insightful
Understanding conflict. Many conflict. Most
characters, and elements are connections are
drama elements drama elements
conflict. Some explained with made between
missing or are explained
drama elements clarity and drama elements
unclear. clearly.
unclear. relevance. and the play’s
message.
Thorough and
insightful
Clear
Satisfactory discussion of
Literary Some mention explanation of
discussion of tone, mood,
elements (tone, of literary literary
literary dialogue, and
2. Literary mood, dialogue, elements but elements. Most
elements. Most symbolism.
Elements symbolism) lacks clarity or support the
are relevant but Literary
poorly explained relevance to the overall concept
not deeply elements
or missing. proposal. and are relevant
explored. strongly
to the proposal.
enhance the
proposal.
Creative,
Good proposal
Satisfactory detailed, and
Minimal to no Basic mention with clear
proposal for set, well thought-out
attention to set, of technical attention to
lighting, sound, technical
lighting, sound, elements, but technical
3. Technical and costumes. elements that
or costumes. lacks details or elements. They
Elements Some are strongly align
Poor connection clear connection support the
underdeveloped with and
to the play’s to the play’s mood and
or lack enhance the
mood or theme. setting or theme. setting of the
creativity. play’s mood and
play.
setting.
4. Performance Little to no Minimal Satisfactory Good Excellent
Elements consideration of explanation of consideration of explanation of consideration of
blocking, blocking, blocking, performance blocking,
movement, movement, and movement, and elements. characterization,
characterization, characterization. characterization. Blocking, and pacing.
 1 - Poor (1-2 2 - Fair (3-4 3 - Satisfactory 4 - Good (7-8 5 - Excellent (9-
Criteria Score
points) points) (5-6 points) points) 10 points)
Performance
movement, and elements are
Lacks detail or Some aspects characterization well-designed to
or pacing. connection to are enhance the enhance the
the play. underdeveloped. characters and emotional and
scenes. dramatic impact
of the play.
Poor delivery. Excellent
Presentation is delivery. Highly
Satisfactory Good delivery.
unorganized, engaging,
Weak delivery. delivery. Presentation is
difficult to confident, clear,
Presentation Presentation is clear,
follow, and and well-
5. Delivery and lacks somewhat clear organized, and
lacks organized
Communication confidence, and organized engaging.
engagement. presentation
clarity, or but lacks strong Communication
with strong
organization. engagement or is effective and
communication
flow. well-paced.
and audience
connection.

Scoring:
 Total Possible Score: 100
 Final Score Calculation: Sum of points from all criteria
 Comments: