This is a play about ME in a love relationship with someone.
What is my problem with them, and what am I going to do to solve that problem?
1: List the Facts
(These are things that would stand up in a court of law. I.e. time of day, place, marital status, employment, etc. Sometimes this is a statement by someone in the scene, sometimes it is provided by stage direction. Make sure you are listing a fact, not someone’s opinion.)
2: What do I say about myself?
(Write down the actual line – all of it.)
3: What do I say about others?
(Write down the actual line – all of it.)
4: What do others say about me?
(Write down the actual line – all of it.)
5: What inferences can I make about points 1-4 above?
(These are conclusions you come up with.)
6: What is the relationship between me and my partner?
(Find the love here. Believe in love at first sight.)
7:What is my problem with this person?
(Look for something grave and constant that will always be an underlying conflict in this relationship.)
8: What do I love/admire/envy/covet about this person?
(This is what keeps you in the scene.)
9: What is my dream – fantasy?
(Make it big and wonderful and specific. It must be something that lights YOUR fire.)
10: What am I fighting for?
(Seek the conflict with your partner to fulfill your dream. The key to your “fighting for” lies in the relationship with your partner.)
11: List the different ways I can do this. i.e. to beg, to punish, to invite with open arms, etc.
12: What is my moment before?
(This is the opening action. It must be something you do to your partner to get what you are fighting for. Can you physicalize this?)
