Instant Challenge : Three Stories in Search of a Prop

Challenge:

Your challenge is to create and PRESENT three different stories that all use the same object as a prop in some way.

Time:

You will have 5 minutes to use your imagination to create the three stories, and 3 minutes to PRESENT the three stories to the Appraisers.

The Scene:

Your team is hired by an eccentric producer to create three different story plots. The producer feels the object you were given is a

lucky charm and must be incorporated into each story. After you create the stories, you will present the three stories to the Appraisers.

Materials:

• One object
• Paper and pencil for story planning

Scoring: You will receive

• A. Up to 10 points (30 pts. max.) for the creativity of each story
• B. Up to 10 points (30 pts. max.) for creative use of the object in eachstory
• C. Up to 20 points for the creativity of your performance
• D. Up to 20 points for how well your team works together

 

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