1. Emulation
Write a scene that emulates the style of your favorite playwright.
2. Two Playwrights
Write an imagined scene between two famous playwrights. Vary the style depending on who is leading the conversation.
3. Famous Line
Take a line from your favorite play and make it the first line of your scene. Write the scene.
4. New Ending
Find a play that you think should have ended differently, included better dialogue or featured different characters. Rewrite the play the way you think it should have been done.
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