Abstract

As the development play gains greater acceptability in the theatre circles with the works of artists like Augusto Boal, Paulo Friere, Zakes Mda and Oga Steve Abah, the need for an effectively contrived plot remains a necessity in the play creation process. Plot is the foremost element in playwrighting, and therefore a good play depends on how effectively the plot has been crafted. Ingredients of the plot such as conflict, dramatic action and previous action, should be well conceived, if the plot is to sustain the play. This paper examines how these ingredients should be designed to create a dependable plot upon which a development communication play could be based.

Key words: Plot, ingredients, conflict, dramatic action, previous action.