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Brief & Bold 10-Minute Playwriting Showcase

Overview

Programme IDAEP0521323
Programme TypeWorkshops
Recommended Size 10 - 20
Language English
Programme Format On-site, Digital, Blended (mix of on-site and digital)
Cost $240.00 Per student
Primary Art Form - Sub-Genre Theatre - General Drama skills/Acting, Play/Script writing
Student Profile Secondary Lower, Secondary Upper, JC/CI, ITE
Duration
Secondary Art Form - Sub-Genre Theatre - General Drama skills/Acting
 
Venue (where applicable)

Showcase

Programme Synopsis Brief & Bold 10-Minute Playwriting Showcase is an interactive workshop where students collaborate to write, direct, and perform original short plays. Through a guided, step-by-step process, they master key storytelling and performance skills - developing character, shaping conflict, crafting purposeful dialogue, and staging scenes with clarity and confidence. Each student/team creates a complete 10-minute play for an in-class showcase, with the option of extending the experience into a school play festival or friendly competition. Background: In 2008, Word Forward (WF) launched the international Fast and Fresh Play Competition for young people in Singapore. The annual inter school festival’s resounding success inspired WF to rebrand it as the Brief & Bold Competition for enrichment learning. Brief & Bold develops students as writers, directors, actors, prop and costume designers by producing their own 10-minute plays. Participants learn through both writing and drama-based activities in a collaborative workshop environment. Goal Through a step-by-step process, students understand effective communication through character and plot development, framing dialogue, actor empowerment, and shaping a complete theatrical experience within the context of this programme. Overall, students build their confidence as writers, actors, directors and producers, skills that translate as valuable life skills. They also practise the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Focus Areas Acquire Skills & Knowledge
Point of Emphasis Not applicable
Lesson Goal #1 To plan, write, direct, and perform an original 10-minute play that demonstrates clear storytelling, character development, and purposeful staging.
Lesson Goal #2 To embrace the collaborative nature of group work and peer learning in order to strengthen communication skills.
Lesson Goal #3 To build confidence & self-esteem by engaging in the creative process of dramatic writing and live performance within a supportive school environment.

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The Tote Board Arts Grant was introduced in 1995 to encourage the development of a vibrant arts culture in schools, and to promote arts appreciation amongst students.

Each year, all MOE schools and ITE Colleges may opt-in to receive the Arts Grant. Schools may use the grant to subsidise the purchase of programmes under the NAC-AEP and for the Artist-in-School Scheme (AISS).

All approved programmes are listed on the NAC-AEP Directory and come with a valid Letter of Eligibility.

To purchase this programme, contact the representative listed on the Programme Detail Page and make contractual arrangements directly with the programme provider.

Please ensure that a valid Letter of Eligibility (LOE) is obtained. Note that MOE procurement guidelines apply.

Payment should be made directly to the programme provider. Claims for the Arts Grant should be made via IFAAS and in accordance to Grant Guidelines.

Programme providers are permitted to make changes to the following aspects of an NAC-AEP, according to the school’s needs:

  • Programme duration, including no. of sessions
  • Cost of programme
  • Class size



Under the above conditions, schools can make claims based on revised programme costs using the same Programme ID listed on the Letter of Eligibility (LOE).

The following changes are not permitted when customising programmes:

  • Changes to content
  • Inclusion of non-approved instructor(s)

Offered by:

Word Forward Limited

Word Forward , has been nurturing and publishing the leading performance poets as well as promoting poetry slam, performance poetry and spoken word through regular workshops, programmes and events, both in the public and educational spheres since 2003. Founder: Spoken word and Poetry Slam in SG

Contact

Savinder Kaur 91805501 savinder@wordforward.org   Visit provider page

This programme has not been reviewed