Copy and paste the following notes into your digital logbook under the heading 'Playbuilding'.

Playbuilding is the process of using resources, ideas, improvisation and rehearsal to create a performance. There are three main playbuilding structures: Linear Narrative, Non-Linear Narrative and Montage.

Linear narrative is a when a storyline is in chronological order; it has a beginning, middle and an end. Events happen sequentially and have a cause and effect.

The whole class stands in a circle. You are to focus on a spot in the middle of the circle. When you sense that everyone is ready to move, use your peripheral vision to all lean in at the same time, eventually stepping forward and saying ‘ha’. The idea is that if everyone is focused the group should be able to do this so that they step in and say ‘ha’ in complete unison.

In groups of 3-5, create a short linear performance (2 minutes) using the stimulus 'The Stranger’. Each group will then perform and the group will discuss how well they used the linear playbuilding form, as well as making constructive comments on how well they employed the elements of drama.