Learning Objectives:
To learn how to successfully stage a performance in the round.
To learn how to annotate a section of a script.
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Everyone walks around the space.
The teacher will tap someone on the
shoulder.
That person must suggest something for the
group to do. EG. Let’s all be assassins in a car
park, let’s all be electrocuted, let’s all jump
around the room.
Everyone in the group must then shout “Yes
let’s!” and then act out whatever has just
been said.
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In groups of 3:
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Read through the script.
Who do you think the characters are?
Where is the scene set?
What is happening?
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In your groups of 3 you are now going to
work on a performance which includes
everything that you have learnt in this
introductory project.
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Use the script to act out the scene.
You must set the performance in the round.
You must consider what you want the
audience to feel from watching your
performance and how you are going to
achieve that.
You must use vocal skills (Pitch, pace, tone,
volume, emphasis on certain lines)
You must use physical skills (gestures, facial
expressions, body language) Remember:
Actions speak louder than words.
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Read through the sheet on annotations.
Why are annotations important?
Start annotating your script with everything
that you do during the scene.
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Make sure you have learnt your script
Make sure your script is fully annotated
Make sure your piece is ready to perform to
the rest of the class