“The body is primarily a way of being in the world. It is a form of lived experience which is fluid and
ever-shifting. And it is also a way of interacting with one’s environment, of shaping it and being
shaped by it.”-Maurice Merleau-Ponty as quoted in Cavallaro, 1998:88
In an essay and with reference to the above statement:
1. Identify and describe two elements of Grotowski’s Poor Theatre.
2. Critically discuss how these elements are evident in Tswalo by Billy Langa and Mahlatsi
Mokgonyana.
Assessment criteria:
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Structure of essay and flow of argument/discussion.
Knowledge and understanding of Poor Theatre as a theatrical form.
Evidence of engagement with both the text and the performed extract of Tswalo by Billy
Langa and Mahlatsi Mokgonyana
The essay must be referenced (this includes both in-text referencing and reference list),
incorrect or insufficient referencing will be penalized.
Length of assignment: 1000-1200 words.
The essay must be submitted on SunLearn by 26 September at 23:55. Kindly note that if the
assignment is not handed in on time, there will be a 10% deduction each day you do not submit. If
the assignment is not submitted within 4 calendar days after the deadline, you will receive an
“incomplete” for the module.