13. Dramatization. Choose one scene
in the play Florence which you think best represent the theme of segregation.
Film the scene and analyse it based on the following question.
a) Why did you
choose the scene?
We choose
the scene because this scene starts the argument between Mama and Mrs. Carter.
Mama does not agree that a black people should commit suicide because they feel
ashamed of their skin color. Mama feels upset that Mrs. Carter claims that the
black people do not have future. It also shows how Mama really defends her
race.
b) How long
was the scene? Could it be lengthen/shorten without changing the meaning of the
play?
The scene
is about 2 minutes. It cannot be lengthen because the audiences might feel bored
watching the scene. If it is too long, there would be no suspense feeling to
the audiences. Besides, it also cannot be shorten because the audience will not
understand the storyline of the scene.
c) Were the
actors/actresses able to carry out their roles well?
Yes, they
are able to carry out their roles well.
d) Were the
props used effectively? How?
Yes, we use
all the props that we have around us, such as the clothes, newspaper and many
more.
e) In terms of
lighting, do you think it captures the mood of the scene? Explain.
Yes,
because the scene was taken in the evening and also the camera mode that we
chose are the black and white scene. The black and white scene is used to indicate the 1940s era.
f) Did you
modify the script? Why?
Yes, we
modify the script so it would not be too long and it is understandable.
