We began by the lesson by discussing radio scripts. We looked at format and structure, and how we might exploit their boundaries. Here a general description:
Opening
Set the scene and hook the audience during the First 2 minutes. This is widely acknowledged as the amount of time a writer has before the listener could lose interest.
Development
In this phase you need to present your characters or at least the first 2. Look to establish a sense of conflict, relationships, character arcs, emotional connections, and tension. Tease; make the listener want to listen. This art of the script should outline the engine of the plot.
Argument/apex
First the Initial apex then 20 minutes in a further apex then main crisis then resolution. Arguments are often used to create tension in Radio Plays. You can also use quiet held down arguments.
Resolution
Plot thread gets tied up. Relationships resolved. What they’ve learnt.
Ending
Endings can be about a State of rest, new state of balance. Think about the ending you would like. Satisfy the listener emotionally.
We were also put into pairs and listened to a story then we told that story to the class with an emphasis on the person’s vocabulary, accent and intonation. I felt I did well at imitating my partner’s persona and his blushes confirmed it!
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