Dramatic Form- Ancient Greek Drama
Students will learn how Greek tragedy developed from oral storytelling traditions. They will explore the layout and design of a Greek stage and the technical elements with which Greek theatre was performed. Students will learn about how the Ancient Greeks used theatrical performances to honour the god, Dionysos and learn the difference between Tragedy, Comedy, and Satyr Plays. Students will explore the themes most often present in Ancient Greek Plays and how those themes inform us about Ancient Greek values. Students will also learn about important plays and playwrights from Ancient Greece. Assessment will be a group performance demonstrating Ancient Greek Drama Acting Techniques and an individual portfolio design focussing on adaptation/transformation from page to stage.
Ancient Greek Drama
Part 1
Part 2
Greek Theatre
Crash Course Literature
National Theatre
Introduction to Greek Theatre
Introduction to Greek Tragedy
Origins of Greek Drama
Tragedy Lessons from Aristotle
National Theatre
National Theatre
National Theatre
Adapting a Greek play for a modern audience
Commedia Dell Arte
This course provides a comprehensive study of Commedia dell’Arte, an influential theatrical tradition that emerged in 16th-century Italy and shaped modern theatre. Students will explore stock characters, physical comedy, improvisation, and mask work through both theoretical study and practical performance. Students will develop skills in characterisation, physical movement, and comedic timing while understanding the historical and cultural context of Commedia dell’Arte.
National Theatre - The World of Commedia
Commedia Dell'arte - Character Shape
Commedia Dell'arte - Historical Overview
Commedia Language
Commedia - Emotion
Pantalone
Zanni
Pulcinella
Arlecchino
Dottore
Capitano
Strega - The Witch
Production Elements Class Play / Individual Project
Production Research and Development
In a collaboration with the entire class, a scripted drama is creatively rehearsed, resulting in the production of a polished piece of theatre. Students will be assessed on their participation in rehearsals, performing and staging elements and skills. Students will take what they have learned over the last three terms and utilise their new knowledge, skills and inspiration to create a class production of a selected play.
Students will also be assessed on writing a theatre review of a live performance. Students will also be assessed on an individual component through a chosen project on one of the following,
Design Set
Design Program and Poster
Design Costume