1. What play did you choose? The Aliens
2. Why? (2 sentences) I chose this play because there are three characters, as well as three people in my group. I was also interested in getting to know what it was about because of its name.
3. What moment in the story seems the most resonate with you? (3 sentences) The moment in the story that most resonates with me is when KJ tells Evan about propositional calculus, and what his thesis was going to be. You can tell that it is something, or at least was something, that KJ was passionate about and that he is a smart person. Unfortunately because of the “breakdown” he had though, KJ had to drop out of college.
4. Who are you playing? I’m not sure yet.
5. List one example of their given circumstances? (1 sentence) Jasper turns to drugs and alcohol as a copying mechanism for the trauma he has been through. His mom died on his 15th birthday, and he was in a toxic relationship with Andrea.
6. What happens at the end of the play? (5 sentences) Towards the end of the play, KJ reveals that Jasper had died from an overdose. This news was a lot for Evan to take in, as Jasper and KJ were really the only friends he had. KJ then gives Evan Jasper’s guitar, and asks him to play a song. Lacking the confidence needed to perform, KJ encourages him and tells him that he shouldn’t underestimate his abilities.
Nice work on this. I really like the moment you chose as being a resonate moment; we learn a lot about KJ in that moment, what he values and what he admires. Hold onto that moment as you build these three characters.