Description
Book SynopsisWritten by an experienced drama teacher, this practical Study & Revision Guide provides essential guidance for the non-examined assessment components of the course as well as for the written exam. // Separate sections are included for Devising Theatre, Performing from a Text and Interpreting Theatre components, helping you successfully complete your coursework and develop your exam skills. // Covers key theatre practitioners with clear information on Brecht, Stanislavski, Mitchell, Berkoff and Rice. //All WJEC and Eduqas set texts are covered with summary notes and activities. // Performance and design options are covered. // 'For your Portfolio' helps you build the evidence you need for the Devising Theatre portfolio - rehearsal notes, mind maps and annotated scripts. // 'Assessment Objectives' show you which elements of the assessment criteria you are working towards. // 'Tips' for each topic provide hints and advice to produce successful work. // Numerous stage sketches and production photographs help visualise the practical elements of theatre.
Table of ContentsIntro; Drama Watchwords; Page Fright and Stage Fright; Component 1 Devising Theatre; What is devising?; Skills for devising; Tools for devising; Games for devising; Developing your character; Choosing a practitioner (Stanislavski, Brecht, Berkoff, Rice); Choosing a genre (TIE, Physical Theatre, Musical Theatre); Calling designers! (Stage configurations, set & props, lighting, sound, costume & make-up); Structuring your scene; Your drama portfolio; Your drama evaluation; Unit 2 Performing Theatre; Performing from a text; Skills needed; Tools needed; Before your theatre visit; Selecting your text; Selecting your scenes; Developing your scenes for performance; Writing your performance evaluation; Unit 3 Interpreting Theatre; Interpreting; What is interpreting theatre?; Skills needed; Tools needed; Before your theatre visit; Calling designers!; Calling directors!; Calling actors!; Playtexts (The Tempest, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, War Horse, Hard to Swallow, DNA); Reviewing live theatre; Exam Practice; Glossary
