We used spoken thought to portray what the main character was really thinking, this showed the all of the emotions going around in her head.
The elements of drama we used were more subtle, the plot that we used followed on from the story we had already heard. We carried our drama on in this style by using monologue and flashback. The climax of the story was really the whole performance as we find out that Judy is responsible for two deaths not just one.
We used contrast in the piece by showing how happy Judy was before any of the accidents, we then portrayed the devastating emotional effects.
We used typical characters within the story to make it more realistic for example, the boyfriend and the friend. Their thoughts and opinions conveyed a typical response to Judy’s actions.
We symbolised the fact that nobody could forgive Judy at the end of the performance by having everybody that was close to her physically turn their backs on her. This also represented how alone Judy would have felt.
An Ending to “Too Much Punch for Judy”
The Parts:
Judy = Me
Judy2 = Nicola
Judy3 = Linda
Mother = James
Mother2 = Johnny
Mother3 = Nicola
Boyfriend = Johnny
Jo = James
Brother = James
Father = Johnny
Friend = Linda
Spoken Thought 1 = James
Spoken Thought 2 = Nicola
Spoken Thought 3 = Linda
Spoken Thought 4 = Johnny
Judy is standing centre stage. The other characters are in a line behind her with their backs to the audience.
Spoken Thought 1: (Circles around Judy)
What have I done? I’ve killed two people.
(Stands to the right of Judy facing audience)
Spoken Thought 2: (Circles around Judy)
I’m so stupid I didn’t even think about any of the consequences!
(Stands to the right of Judy facing the audience)
Spoken Thought 3: (Circles around Judy)
Who will forgive me now? I’ve ruined everything.
(Stands to the left of Judy facing the audience)
Spoken Thought 4: (Circles around Judy)
I wish I could change things but I can’t.
(Stands to the left of Judy facing the audience)
Spoken Thoughts now Frozen.
Judy: (Speaking to the audience)
I was out with my sister, it started out like any other night. Little did I know it
would be my last night out with Jo. We just didn’t think about what we were
doing. Now Jo’s dead and it’s my fault.
(Judy looks to her right and freezes)
Jo: Two bottles in one night and still standing! Come on Judy we better get out before
we’re thrown out!
Judy2: Don’t you think it would be better if I drove?
Jo: No it’s my car, it’s my responsibility.
Judy2: But I haven’t had as much to drink as you.
Jo: Ok then you drive.
The two characters then Freeze.
Judy: (Speaking to the audience)
I shouldn’t have driven. If I hadn’t then my sister wouldn’t be dead. Jo was
the better sister, more responsible, clever, beautiful… but me I’m just a waste
of space, not only did I kill my sister, I killed my boyfriend as well.
(Judy looks to her left and freezes)
Judy3: I’m so glad you came out with me darling, don’t we have so much more
fun when we drink!
Boyfriend: Yeah, I suppose we do, but how are we getting home?
Judy3: Oh don’t worry, I can drive.
Boyfriend: But didn’t something happen to your sister in that situation?
The two characters then Freeze.
Judy: (Speaking to the audience)
Yeah it did, I killed her.
(Judy looks to her right and freezes)
Judy2: (Crying in her mother’s arms)
Mum I’m so sorry, I never meant for anything like this to happen.
Mother: It’s Ok , I forgive you.
The two characters then freeze.
Judy: (Speaking to the audience)
But that wasn’t enough for me. I had to go and do the same to my boyfriend. I
was too drunk to know what I was doing. I killed him, just as I was getting my
life back together.
(Judy looks to her left and freezes)
Judy3: (Crying)
I’m so, so sorry, I didn’t mean for this to happen! Mum help me please!
Mother2: I can’t help you and I cannot forgive you, you’ve gone to far.
The two characters then freeze.
Judy: (Speaking to the audience)
Everyone has turned away from me, and who would blame them, I’m
Responsible for two deaths. Two people that I loved…. Gone.
The characters behind Judy become active.
Mother3: Judy I cannot forgive you for what you have done.
(Turns so her back is to the audience)
Judy: Mum….
Brother: Your no family of mine, what were you thinking.
(Turns so his back is to the audience)
Judy: No…
Friend: You disgust me, two innocent lives.
(Turns so her back is to the audience)
Judy: Please…don’t…
Father: How many people is it going to take?
(Turns so his back is to the audience)
Judy: ( Now standing alone)
Two?