Life+of+Shinran+Play

=**Title: Play: Life of Shinran**=

**Status: MODERATED**

Objective:

 * The students will be able to recall one fact from Shinran's Life

Materials:

 * Three copies of the script. 2 cut up according to scene. 1 (uncut) for the narrator.
 * [[file:Shinran-play.pdf]]
 * A full copy of the script for all the students
 * Props (backgrounds) & costumes (black robe, okesa, ojuzu)
 * If you have lighting use it. You can also use a powerpoint presentation to create background scenery.

Preparation:

 * Cut the sections of the play to give to each individual actor depending on scene
 * Need helpers to help with props and costume and to help the students prepare.

Method:

 * 1) Ask the students what they know about Shinran? Write on board. Review. Ask for anything else.
 * 2) Present what the students will do today.
 * 3) Ask for volunteers to do the parts. Have the helper give out the sections of the "script" and to help the students get ready.
 * 4) Prepare the audience for the sound effects that they need to do at times. Practice several times.
 * 5) Introduce the play
 * 6) Serve as director to make sure that the actors for the next scene are ready. Once their scene is done, they may sit down.
 * 7) After the play, make sure that the audience applauds
 * 8) Review by passing out copies of the play, summarizing quickly and asking questions.

Evaluation:

 * Review by asking at least a question to each person.

Note:
The Matsuwakamaro, Hannen, Shinran can be played by either one or 3 characters depending on the size of the class.

Author:
Mas Nishimura, San Jose Betsuin, 2010 ||