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Creative Response 2014. Drama Performance Guidelines. Elements of Drama. Role & character Focus Tension Time Place Situation Space Structure Language Sound Movement Rhythm Moment Atmosphere Symbols All work together to create: Dramatic Meaning Which results in:
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Creative Response 2014 Drama Performance Guidelines
Elements of Drama • Role & character • Focus • Tension • Time • Place • Situation • Space • Structure • Language • Sound • Movement • Rhythm • Moment • Atmosphere • SymbolsAll work together to create: • Dramatic MeaningWhich results in: • Audience Engagement http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_sc/pdf_doc/drama_710_syllabus.pdf
What Are We Looking For? • Length: 3-5 minutes. Ish. • What is your narrative? • Authenticity of voice, body language & costume • Use of space & set (don’t just use tables and chairs) • Mastery of the elements of drama • Expand our understanding of the themes & issues highlighted in your play • Close is not good enough, but it’s better than nothing.
Narrative • Your story requires tension. • Where is the focus? • “Can I just stage part of the script?” • Well, technically yes, but…
Consider Voice • Variety of intonations • Variety of volumes • Variety of paces • Authenticity of emotion, accent, etc.
Consider Posture • Approaching/warm • Leaning forward in an attentive manner • Withdrawn/cold • Drawing back or turning away • Proud/conceited • Expanded chest, straight back, head held high & raised shoulders • Sad/submissive • Head/eyes downcast, body slumped, shoulders drooping, chest sunken
Consider Gesture • Hands up – surrender, peace • Head nod – agreement, attentive listening, excitement • Head shake – disagreement, disapproval • Hand clap – agreement, excitement • Finger point – directions, accusations • Hand covering mouth – lying • Hand covering face – afraid • Hands clenched – frustration • Hands fiddling – nervous • Fists clenched – angry • Nail-biting - insecure
Consider Costuming & Setting • What space will you use & how? • What props do you need? (minimal is best) • What clothing do you need?
Rationale • Mention your use of dramatic elements • Discuss use of symbolism • Demonstrate you were aware of your dramatic choices, and each choice had an impact
Any Questions? Workshop Your Ideas