Revision of the play, performance techniques and design elements
Differentiating between performer, director and designer. Consideration of interpretation.
Pitch Pace Pause Projection
Theatrical stage in which the audience is predominantly on two sides of the stage, facing towards each other.
A structure of stage at the front of the stage that frames the action of the play. It can be square or arched.
Arena stage, central stage or island stage, completely surrounded by the audience.
A style of drama that emerged in Great Britain in the 1990s.
The ability to lead their learning and revision techniques.
Teacher chooses groups to work together.
Full reading of the play.
Playwright’s Meaning (themes, genre, structure, character, form, style, language, stage directions)
Characterisation (vocal and physical interpretations)
Theatrical conventions introduction to basic design elements (staging, costume, lighting, set, sound)
Rehearse and perform multiple extracts from the play. Start to form groups and decide on two extracts per group for the exam.
TERM 3
By now, all students should:
• Be in groups
• Have chosen two extracts from the play
• Know their roles
• Have gone some way to memorising their lines
Application of 20th Century Practitioners to performance (Stanislavski, Brecht, Artaud)
Consideration of style and genre, consideration of symbolism.
Pitch Pace Pause Projection
Leading their own learning and developing confidence.
Teacher chooses groupings based on ability and social issues.
Revision and exam practice.
Pitch Pace Pause Projection
Theatrical stage in which the audience is predominantly on two sides of the stage, facing towards each other.
A structure of stage at the front of the stage that frames the action of the play. It can be square or arched.
A style of drama that emerged in Great Britain in the 1990s.
Revision and learning to learn techniques.
Teacher chooses learning groups and structure of lessons.