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assign each group one of the characters. Have them discuss their character’sperspective on the issue as well as their relationship to the other characters.10. Allow 20 minutes for them to discuss the following questions:? How is the character affected by the issue?? How does the character feel about the other characters on the talk show?? How does the character think the issue should be resolved?11. Invite the groups to present what they have discussed.12. Assign the roles of the characters and talk show hostess (see Text Box—Tips forBeing a Talk Show Hostess) to the participants. The remaining participants will playthe audience members. The facilitator may also suggest secondary characters, such asthe in-studio camera crew or producer for participants who are apprehensive aboutappearing in the production, or if the size of the group is large.13. Allow 15 minutes for the participants to prepare for their roles and recommend aperformance time of 20 to 30 minutes. Those participants playing the audiencemembers should prepare possible questions for the characters. NOTE: If the talkshow is to be presented in a separate session, the facilitator can extend this time andencourage the participants to “rehearse” the talk show in its entirety. The facilitatorand participants should also brainstorm what “specialist” they should invite to thetalk show.Part 2: Presenting the Talk Show (50 minutes)1. Allow groups to present the talk show and the rest of the participants to pretend tobe audience members (or the community in which the talk show would be presented).2. Following the presentation of the talk show, the facilitator shouldlead a discussion about how the experience of organizing and presenting the talkshow might help participants make changes in their lives and communities. Explainsome of the following tips for being a talk show host:Tips for Being a Talk Show Host Welcome the audience and briefly introduce the show’s theme. Introduce the guests (characters), and ask each one to give his or her perspective. Focus on the points of disagreement and tension between the guests. Involve the other guests (friends, family members, etc.) by asking for theiropinions of the situation. Solicit questions from the audience. Involve the “specialist” in the discussion. Attempt to seek some kind of resolution, perhaps with the aid of the specialist.3. (OPTIONAL) Engage members of the larger community toparticipate in the talk show. This may require additional rehearsal sessions. Studentsshould tell family and friends about the upcoming performance, and post signs in thecommunity announcing the topic, date, and place. Before the actual talk show, thefacilitator will explain to the audience how the theme was selected and why. It is alsoimportant to make clear that this is an “open class” performance and that participants112