Drama & Theatre Studies
Theatre Text in PerformanceUnit 2b
What it involves
Taking part in a performance from a complete and substantial play text
Working collaboratively with the complete production company (ie your group) and director (your teacher)
Rehearsing Performing to an audience
Assessment This section of Unit 2 is worth 50% of
the marks for the Unit. There are 10 marks for the following
elements: Vocal skills Movement skills Characterisation Communication (with the audience, the cast
– being aware of audience response)
Conditions
You work in groups of 3 up to 9 A group of three presents 15
minutes A group of 9 up to 60 minutes In between numbers present
between 15 and 60 minutes – so a group of 6 might present 30 – 40 minutes
What else is required?
You have to know the whole play You will be directed by your
teachers You will also be expected to make
creative contributions during the rehearsal process
There is no written work for this section if you are a performer.
Play Choices
We have carefully selected plays that will suit your skills
It is not possible to mix up the groups at this stage
Those marked with an * are available to watch on DVD
Plays Block D Frankenstein 4:48 Psychosis* Lilies on the Land* Little Women*
Plays Block B
Attempts on Her Life Art* The Trial* Crux* Punk Rock* Crave*
Plays Block C
Playhouse Creatures* Power* Bronte* The Positive Hour* Jerusulem Catholic Schoolgirls*
What we are doing today
Casting the plays
Watching extracts
Read through plays in groups
Selecting the extracts for performance
What you must do
You must learn your words as quickly as possible
The Exam is Week beginning 1st May 2012
Block B on 2nd, Block D on 3rd and Block C on 4th
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