PRACTICE PAPER – ACT 2 2018
PRACTICE PAPER – ACT 2 2018
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01. Who has responsibility for developing and writing the play. This normally takes place before rehearsals, but can take place and be developed further during rehearsals.
A – The Performer
B – The Director
C – The Playwrite
02. In this stage diagram, where is the triangle located on the stage
A – Upstage Left
B – Upstage Right
C - Upstage
What type of stage is pictured below?
A – Traverse Stage
B – Proscenium Arch Stage
C – In the Round
When performing on this type of stage (as pictured in question 3), what should an actor remember to create a successful performance.
A – To focus the action towards one side of the audience.
B – To use the stage space effectively to ensure the audience are able to see them as often as possible.
C – To remember not to fall into the audience as they are so close to you.
PRACTICE PAPER – ACT 2 2018
PRACTICE PAPER – ACT 2 2018
Page 62, Act 2
Hale:
Elizabeth:
(Nods, deliberating this. Then, with the voice of one administering a secret test) Do you know your commandments Elizabeth?
(without hesitation, even eagerly) I surely do. There be no make of blame upon my life, Mr Hale. I am a covenanted Christian woman
Hale:
Proctor:
Hale:
Proctor:
Hale:
Proctor:
Hale:
Proctor:
And you, Mister?
(a trifle unsteady) I am sure I do, sir.
(glances at her open face, then at John, then) Let you repeat them, if you will.
The Commandments
Aye
(looking out, beginning to sweat) Though shalt not kill
Aye.
Hale:
Proctor:
Elizabeth:
Proctor:
(counting on his fingers)Though shalt not steal. Thou shalt not coven thy neighbour’s goods, nor make unto thee any graven image. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain; thou shalt have no other gods before me. (with some hesitation) Thou shalt remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. (Pause. Then:) Thou stalt honor thy father and mother. Thou shalt not bear false witness. (He is
stuck. He counts backs on his fingers, jnowing one is missing.) thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
You have said that twice, sir.
(lost) Aye, (He is flailing for it.)
Adultery, John
(as though a secret arrow had pained his heart) Aye. (trying to grin it away – to Hale) You see sir, between the two of us we do know them all. (Hale only looks at Proctor, deep in his attempt to
define this man. Proctor grows more uneasy.) I think it be a small fault.
Hale:
Proctor:
Hale:
Elizabeth:
Theology, sir, is a fortress; no crack in a fortress may be accounted small. (He rises, he seems worried
now. He paces a little, in deep thought)
There be no love for Saten in this house, Mister.
I pray it, I pray it dearly. (He looks to both of them, an attempt at a smile on his face, but his
misgivings are clear.) Well then, I bid you good night.
(unable to restrain herself) Mr Hale (He turns.) I do think you are suspecting me somewhat? Are you not?
Hale: (Obviously disturbed – and evasive) Goody Proctor, I do not judge you. My duty is to add what I may to the godly wisdom of the court. I pray you both good health and good fortune. (To John) Good night, sir. (he starts out)
PRACTICE PAPER – ACT 2 2018
05.01 You are designing the lighting for this extract and all of Act 2. Describe the lighting techniques you will use, and explain your intended effects for the extract and the Act as a whole.
4 marks
05.02 You are performing the role of Hale.
Explain how you would use your Physical and Vocal skills to perform the line below and explain the effect you wish to create.
Theology, sir, is a fortress; no crack in a fortress may be accounted small. (He rises, he seems worried now. He
paces a little, in deep thought)
8 marks
05.03 You are performing the role of John
Focussing on the shaded part of the extract, explain how you would use your physical and vocal skills in this section. You should refer to how you will perform the extract, working with the other actors in the scene to create the desire effect for the audience.
12 marks
And either:
05.04 You are performing the role of Elizabeth.
Explain how you would use your acting skills to portray the character of Elizabthe to create tension and show her relationship with John and Hale in the extract. You should refer to the acting skills you would use through the extract, and clearly justify your ideas in your answer.
20 marks
OR
05.05 You are a designer working on one aspect of design for this extract
Describe how you would use your design skills to create effect which support the action of the extract. You should explain why your ideas are appropriate for this extract and for the play as a whole.
20 marks