SKITTLES: skits as a creative tool to connect. Imagination is more important than knowledge…….....
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SKITTLES: skits as a creative tool to connect
Imagination is more important than knowledge……..
To ‘see’ is not possible with words
alone……..
WHAT IS A SKIT?
D
ictionary.com defines a skit as
[
skit] Origin
s
kit
/skɪt/ Show Spelled[skit] Show IPA
n
oun
1
. a short literary piece of a humorous or satirical character.
2
. a short theatrical sketch or act, usually comical.
3
. a gibe or taunt.
4
. British Dialect . a joke or prank.
O
rigin:
1565–75; of obscure origin
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HOW TO CREATE A SKIT
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hat do you want to demonstrate? E.g. the effects of
gambling, how people gamble, types of gambling? This will
become your theme?
W
hen you think about the chosen theme, what are the ideas
that pop into your head? Write them all down and then
chose the one that feels right for you? Or at the least
the one you feel most confident about writing about.
HOW TO CREATE A SKIT
W
ho is the audience you are planning to target? Young, old,
specific, E.g. drug and alcohol workers, youth workers
C
reating characters – if basing on real life people for this keep
it anonymous
W
hat is the key emotion that will help “share” the story? Sadness,
fear, hatred, despair, hope, happiness, or loss. Don’t choose too
many to demonstrate as this will confuse the audience.
HOW TO CREATE A SKIT
C
reating characters – if basing on real life people
for this keep it anonymous
W
hat is the key emotion that will help “share” the
story? Sadness, fear, hatred, despair, hope,
happiness, or loss. Don’t choose too many to
demonstrate as this will confuse the audience.
OTHER HELPFUL HINTS
K
eep it short – that way you never give anyone time to get bored
M
ake it punchy – it needs to be effective
U
se emotion to connect people. Use humour – only if appropriate
U
se your experiences to write the script
I
f shy – do not talk, just act and use signage
OTHER HELPFUL HINTS
K
eep props to a minimum – or it will make it too difficult to travel with
and you will be less inclined to use it
I
t does not have to cost anything
G
et feedback
D
ecide on set script or free play
U
se language suitable for the target audience E.g. slang may be ok for young
people but not mature group. Beware of cultural considerations.
AN EXAMPLE OF A SKIT
DISCUSSION
GROUP WORK
Create your own skit……..
PRESENTATION OF SKITS
It’s show (skit)
time……………………
THE END
The fat lady is singing………..time to rap
up!