Ok - so I have to perform a drama in english lit class.?

Its going towards our proper GCSE grade.

I want to make it funny in one part, otherwise everyone will fall asleep, but this other controlling girl in my group won't ;/

What do I do?

I think it will help boost my grade when its funnier, because it shows we have an understanding and not just reading off paper. And that the audience is interested.

Ok - so I have to perform a drama in english lit class.?dream theater

Remeber you will be also graded on individual perfromance so you do what you think it best and tell her straight this is important and you need to work as a team on this.

You have to put your foot down this is YOUR grade too not just hers there is always one.

Ok - so I have to perform a drama in english lit class.?performing arts opera theater

Explain to her how you think that making it funny will boost your grades as the class won't be bored and might enjoy it more.
It can be difficult standing up to a controling class mate - but just stand your ground its your grade as well - just explain your reasons, tell her that you, she and your class will enjoy it more, hopefull she will see reason good luck
ugh, i hate it when people are like that! the only decent way to make a drama production is scary or sad and even than it needs humour in it

explain to her that you want to do well and thta you have a really good idea, and try and make the other people in the group agree with you,than their on yo9ur side and she has to give in" ;)
Is this one of those joke boarding schools that are situated in the mountains, that don't do proper exams? Back in my day one person and one person alone was responsible for their grades - you. Except in joke subjects, like drama, and possibly art (I wouldn't know). Question your teacher on why the school put credence on such a silly activity.
Before I acted, I would try to find out exactly what her objection is.

perhaps she doesn't think that your chosen material lends itself well to comedy. Her objection might have less to do with control issues, and more to do with topical issues related to your script.

If that is the case, you might discuss choosing a different scene. Might I recommend the Porter scene in (I think it is) Macbeth? And yes, feel free to change the gender of the character...

If not, you might all meet with the teacher and ask for some resolution.

However, if you actually put everything in your physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual being you have into whatever your are doing "onstage" so to speak, it won't matter whether you are doing drama, comedy, zen medititation, or Zebra impressions, the audience will be right there with you (although frankly, if I were you I'd skip the Zebra impressions! *s*)
Used to be an English teacher so dealt with this alot. It's very common for students to disagree with how group work should be presented but obviously very frustrating for you. My suggestions are...

* Ask your teacher to see the marking criteria and once you've read through it double check that you still think that humour is appropriate (we all get things wrong sometimes)

* See what the rest of your group thinks

* Demonstrate to the girl/group exactly what you mean by humour - have a smaple scene written/prepared

* If necessary ask to speak to your teacher privately before a lesson (no one else should know about this the aim is to resolve the situation not be seen to be "ratting") Explain the situation and seek advice - LISTEN to what your teacher tells you. If he or she agrees that humour isn't suitable then take that on board

* If needs be ask if you can swap groups - sometimes teachers cannot allow this as then everyone wants to do it. However as an alternative if your teacher says no ask if it would be possible for you to do the assignment twice and be marked on the 2nd performance. For the second performance rally round some friends and ask to do it during a lunchtime etc

* Remember that the speaking and listening part of the GCSE is a relatively small part and marked on many different things.

Good luck!