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Bridging the Gap
This work will not be submitted but will provide a good foundation of knowledge that will give you a positive start with your course.
Prior Knowledge
Prior Knowledge
Knowledge of Key theatre practitioners such as Stanislavski, Brecht and Artaud
How to analyse a theatre performance
Further Reading
Further Reading
Drama.pdfClick the icons to visit the highlighted reading material.
Transition Work
This work is to be completed before starting your course. The work will be set on Taster Day and due in during the first full week of College. This work will be assessed alongside subject assessments and Attitude to Learning.
Task Overview
Task Overview
Character Study (Stanislavski’s Given Circumstances)
Please order and read this copy of “Equus”: Peter Shaffer- ISBN 9708141188904
As you read the text please make notes on each character under the following given circumstance (some sections require you to copy quotes from the text).
I would also like you to do some research on the author Peter Shaffer and make some notes on him and his theatre work in the bottom box.
Preparation for September
Find below the guidance on what will be required from September for your subjects. Subject textbooks are listed in priority order. Please see guidance before purchasing any textbooks.
Folders & Organisation
Folders & Organisation
You will need to have a ring binder with plastic pockets to keep all your notes including the ones above on Equus and Peter Shaffer.
Subject Textbooks
Subject Textbooks
Equus
Peter Shaffer
ISBN: 978-0141188904
Faustus
Christopher Marlowe
ISBN: 978-0393977547
Optional Subject Textbooks
Edexcel AS/A level Drama and Theatre by John Johnson and John Davey
Published by Pearson
ISBN: 978-1-29215062-8
Other Subject Information
It is compulsory to attend at least one live theatre performance which will be organised by the school.
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