Setting the Stage!
With the help of the directions to the left, prepare a stage design for The Melville Boys (handout)
Seven Plays of Mystery and Suspense
Read the full play of "Heat Lightning" by Robert F. Carroll by opening the file below. Begin viewing the award-winning short Three on a Match by Erik Woods by clicking the image to the left.
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"The Monkey's Paw" by Louis N. Parker
Read the original short story by W.W. Jacobs by clicking on the link to the right.
"Trifles" by Susan Glaspell
Read the play as well as criticism and explanations at the link to the left.
"Dracula" by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston
The Hampstead Horror News Story
Write a news story about the Hampstead Horror that would have appeared in a London paper at the time of the play. Include a short interview with one of the abducted children, and provide details about what authorities know thus far.
Provide clear organization and details and locate an image to depict the 'abductor' (Mina).
Provide clear organization and details and locate an image to depict the 'abductor' (Mina).
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Dracula - End of Play Review Questions
* What is the most important line / quote from each scene? Explain your choices.
* Why would the story of Dracula work better / worse on film? Provide 2 key examples to back up your view.
* Vampires as a focus for literature and film continue to be highly popular, and they may be more successful at this time than ever before. What is the appeal of this creature? Why are modern audiences so intrigued by monsters like vampires and zombies?
* Why would the story of Dracula work better / worse on film? Provide 2 key examples to back up your view.
* Vampires as a focus for literature and film continue to be highly popular, and they may be more successful at this time than ever before. What is the appeal of this creature? Why are modern audiences so intrigued by monsters like vampires and zombies?
Excerpt from The Passage by Justin Cronin
Read the short excerpt from the novel The Passage by Justin Cronin.