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Analysing a play in performance
Analysing a play in performance
In this area of study students focus on an analysis of a professional performance of a script.
They study the nature of performance analysis, including audience perspective, acting skills, directorial skills and design skills, and the ways in which the contexts and theatre styles identified or implied in a script are interpreted in performance. Students study the use of theatre technologies and the elements of theatre composition in professional theatre performance. Where possible, students should analyse a pre-modern play in performance.
Outcome 3
Outcome 3
Key Knowledge:
Key Knowledge:
the nature of performance analysis what is important to consider when we analyse a play?
how theatrical interpretations are informed by the contexts of the script when and why was the play written and how has this influenced the production team of the play we are watching?
approaches to using theatre styles to shape a performance, including use of EOTC what choices have the prod team made to make this play?
acting, direction and design techniques applied to a play in performance what techniques have been used? are they related to style?
the ways in which an audience constructs meaning from a theatre performance how do the above choices impact the audience understanding?
the establishment and maintenance of the actor-audience relationships how do acting and design choices shape/impact the relationship?
the use of theatre technologies in theatre performance what did they use and what impact did it have?
the use of the EOTC evident in the performance what did you see and what impact did it have on your experience?
theatre terminology and expressions accurate and insightful use of terminology.
Key Skills:
Key Skills:
analyse a theatre performance focusing on:
ways in which meaning is constructed by an audience
ways in which the performance is informed by the contexts of the script
how theatre styles are applied in a performance
the use of production roles in a performance
the use of technologies in a performance
the use of elements of theatre composition evident in a performance
use theatre terminology and expressions in discussion and writing
ASSESSMENT: 1 task worth 30 marks
ASSESSMENT: 1 task worth 30 marks
Short Answer Responses
2021 We will be watching the National Theatre's production of MEDEA
2021 We will be watching the National Theatre's production of MEDEA
WHAT YOU WILL DO
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Read and research to understand the context of a script.
Read and research to understand the intended meanings and impact of the playwright.
Explore the conventions of the script and its theatre style.
Increase understanding of the elements of theatre composition.
Explore recontextualisation in preparation to see the production.
Practise ways to write about design choices and theatre technologies.
Respond to a series of short answer questions to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING BEFORE THE FINAL OUTCOME/SAC, DO THESE THINGS:
TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING BEFORE THE FINAL OUTCOME/SAC, DO THESE THINGS:
Review the CONTEXT of the play in the slides above left.
Review the THEATRE STYLES that are likely to be evident in the slides above right.
Listen to the podcasts about the EOTCs to increase your understanding of these words and what they look like onstage.
Practice writing responses using the feedback in the slides on the left.
Review and practice defining KEY WORDS that are likely to be in the SAC using the slides to the left.
Do and redo the EARNEST ANALYSIS PRACTICE questions on the classroom, using any of the video links provided.
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