How to Write a Performance Analysis Introduction Paragraph

EXAMPLE QUESTION; Analyse the extent to which two of the following helped to create the main moment of tension in a theatrical presentation you have seen recently; Acting Setting Costume Sound Your analysis must include details for the dramatic impact achieved and the audience response. You must give equal weighting to your two chosen areas. You must give detailed analytical points to gain full marks.

BREAK THAT DOWN INTO 2 DIFFERENT AREAS OF TECH YOU ARE GOING TO CHOOSE INTRO STEP 1: TELL THEM WHICH PLAY YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT but link the end to the thing you are writing about (tension, melancholy, emotion etc) In November I was able to see a Live Broadcast of the National Theatre’s production of Medea at Eden Court in Inverness. The technical and performance aspects of this production were very imaginative and I believe the audience reaction was quite strong, especially during the main moment of tension. STEP 2: EXPLAIN WHAT “TENSION” MEANS The main moment of tension, in this context, could be defined as the moment the audience are unsure how the story will resolve itself STEP 3: BREAK THAT DOWN INTO 2 DIFFERENT AREAS OF TECH YOU ARE GOING TO CHOOSE While the performance choices were impressive throughout the whole production, I believe above all the acting and the choice of costume helped to highlight the tension and thus had the greatest impact on the audience .

EXAMPLE In November I was able to see a Live Broadcast of the National Theatre’s production of Medea at Eden Court in Inverness. The technical and performance aspects of this production were very imaginative and I believe the audience reaction was quite strong, especially during the main moment of tension. The main moment of Tension, in this context, could be defined as the moment the audience are unsure how the story will resolve itself. While the performance choices were impressive throughout the whole production, I believe above all that the acting and the choice of costume helped to highlight the tension thus having the greatest impact on the audience.