One Act Plays: Peer Edit
Authors:_________________________ Editors: ____________________________
1. Each partner should choose a character. Read through the entire play with your partner. Below write a brief synopsis (2-3 sentences) of the plot of the scene
(without looking at the summary of the play provided by the authors).
2. Which character do you like most? Explain why here.
3. On what element of playwriting do the authors need to focus their revisions? In other words, what part of the play needs the most work? Be clear and specific
in your explanation.
4. Read the directions below. Carefully follow the instructions given. Do your best! 
Requirement
Peer Evaluation Directions
Character: Accurately describes
Read their character list. Do they do a good job describing the characters? What could they add to the descriptions to
characters
make them more accurate or interesting? Add your suggestions to the character list.
Character: Accurately portrays
Highlight two lines of dialogue (one for each character) that you think are really effective and dynamic.
characters through dialogue
Character: Accurately portrays
Neatly write an X next to any dialogue that is confusing or bland. Write suggestions on the script for how to make it
characters through dialogue
clearer or more interesting. Yes, you have to give a suggestion!
Format: Dialogue
Make sure every time a character’s name is used it is CAPITALIZED.
Make sure each line of dialogue is lined up (tabbed over).
Make sure the script is DOUBLE-SPACED.
Character: Continuous development
Verify that the characters maintain the same personality throughout the piece. Write the authors a note if you notice
the characters’ voices/personalities changing.
Content: Creative, yet accessible (and
At the end of the script or on the back, write what you like most about the plot. Be specific.
plausible) plot line
Content: Creative, yet accessible (and
At the end of the script or on the back, write what needs to be changed or improved regarding the plot.
plausible) plot line
Content: Setting
Read their description of the setting. What details have been left out? Where could they be more vivid in their
description? Write your suggestions on the script itself.
Content: Logical flow of events
Read through their scene again, paying special attention to the way the story moves from event to event. Write FLOW
next to any places where you feel there is a break in the flow of the story/writing.
Content: Length
Does the scene seem long enough to you? Where could the authors add more information or explain an idea more
thoroughly? Write your suggestions on the script itself.
Content: Summary of scene
Read through the authors’ summary of their scene. Does it make sense? Does it accurately summarize what the scene
is about? Write them a note about what needs to be added/taken out/improved. If you think it is good, tell them so!
Props
Read over the prop list. Compare the list with your knowledge of the scene. Did they leave anything out? Is the list
neatly formatted and clearly written. Write any suggestions you might have next to the prop list itself.
Title
Read the title of the play. Does it grab your attention as a reader? Do you have any suggestions for the authors?
Format: Stage Directions
Read the play again, paying special attention to the stage directions.
1. Make sure they are formatted correctly—in brackets [ ] and italicized.
2. Make sure they give clear direction so the reader can picture what is happening.
3. Find ONE place where an ACTION or GESTURE could be added to the stage directions. Write your suggestion on the
script.
4. Find ONE place where TONE OF VOICE or EMOTION could be added in the stage directions. Write your suggestion
on the script.
Format: Visual appeal
Does the script look neat and organized?
Did the authors use the same font/size/spacing throughout the play?
Is everything aligned?