Drama 2.5 Perform a substantial acting, technical or production role V2 Credits5

Achievement Summary –Production will be a scripted work of at least 15 minutes in length –Script will be selected by the teacher –Performance will be in front of an invited public audience –You will need to develop and sustain an acting role.

Shelia Winn Shakepeare- Actors Your task will be based on rehearsing a piece of Shakespeare for the Shelia Winn Shakespeare competition. In groups you will present a performance of the prescribed script of no more than 15 minutes in length that includes movement, use of space and use of voice to demonstrate a clear understanding of the use of drama techniques. These 15 minute scenes will be combined into a full length performance to be performed as a class production. You will be directed by the Level 3 students under guidance from the teacher. The assessment will focus on your use of drama techniques. You will need to provide written evidence to support your choice of techniques and performance.

Use of drama techniques Prior to the start of our rehearsals of the Shakespeare pieces we will do a series of classes on each specific drama techniques. This will ensure that both actors and directors are confident in using drama techniques effectively.

Voice Using appropriate pace, pausing, projection,volume and pitch For example a loud, low pitch and fast voice might tell us a character is angry.

Body Using posture, gesture, body-awareness and eye-contact

Movement Showing timing, direction, and energy

Space Choosing levels and groupings.

Instructions This activity will take place over a period of ten weeks and will involve class and out-of-class time. In this activity you will perform an acting role in a scripted production for an audience. The production will involve scenes from Shakespeare and will be based on the theme Crimes and Misdemeanours The scenes will be chosen by your teacher and your role will be assigned. To help you to understand and reflect on your acting role, you will record your development in your portfolio. Your portfolio should include: An annotated working script of the scene Character notes Play research Rehearsal log and schedule Assessment will be based on: –Your appropriate participation in the production process and active support of the production team –Your written record of the development of your role –Your ability to develop and sustain an acting role

Task 1Preparation As a class we will explore various drama techniques and how they may used. We will also look at various ways of presenting Shakespeare and the nature of Shakespearian text. The teacher will explain and discuss the selected scenes based on the theme Crimes and Misdemeanours. You will be given an opportunity to audition for a role/s of your own choice. You will then be assigned an acting role in a scene. Discuss with your teacher and the director the framework of the production. Record this framework in your portfolio. Then discuss with your own group how your individual scene will fit into this overall framework. Explore ways in which the scenes can be linked cohesively and creatively. For example: Narration Music Dance Visual Display

Overall Framework Stage Production Brief Scene SelectedCharactersAction of the sceneCentral Themes or IdeasConcept for production

Overall Framework Scene Plot SceneTitleAction/ThemeTransitions between scenes

Task 2Research In order to research your role in your scene, record brief answers to the following on your wiki page. Your teacher will assist you with this task. A: The world of the Playwright What are the important biographical details of the playwright? At what time and in what country did the playwright live? How did this affect their writing? B: The world of the character Describe the physical and personal characteristics Describe your character’s relationship with other characters What happened before and after your scene? Describe the motivation for your character Describe the feeling/emotions of your character in the scene

Task 3Rehearsal During the rehearsals you will be expected to fulfil the following: A: Commitment to production process Memorise lines to meet the requirements of the rehearsal deadlines Attend rehearsals to meet the requirements of the rehearsal schedule Completion of rehearsal log should include an evaluation of your participation and development on a weekly basis, the contribution of other members in your scene, and a comment on the final rehearsal. Positive approach to rehearsal process which acknowledges necessity of group co-operation. B: Exploration during production process Exploration of the ways voice, movement and use of space can create and develop your character Willingness to accept direction Your annotated script should contain stage direction, director’s notes, character’s thoughts/feelings

Task 4Performance Perform the role in your scene to an audience. You will be expected to: present the role as rehearsed sustain the role relate appropriately with the other characters communicate your role to the audience support the production framework

Task 5Reflection In your portfolio respond to the following questions: How well did you meet your individual responsibilities to the rehearsal process and performance? How successful was the production overall? How effectively did you communicate your role to the audience?

Assessment Checklist You will be assessed on: –Your active participation in the production process –Your support for the production –Your ability to develop and sustain a role –Your appropriate interaction with other characters –Your ability to communicate your role to the audience –Your satisfactory completion in your portfolio of: annotated working script of the scene, character notes, play research, rehearsal log and schedule, production framework, performance reflection

Achievement  Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team.  Record developing understanding of role.  Develop and sustain an acting, technical or production role.

Merit Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team Record developing understanding of role with detail and insight.  Develop and sustain an acting, technical or production role with confidence.

Excellence  Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team.  Record developing understanding of role with extensive and perceptive detail and insight.  Develop and sustain an accomplished acting, technical or production role.

Assessment Schedule Task AchievementAchievement with MeritAchievement with Excellence In groups you will present a performance of the prescribed script of no more than 15 minutes in length that includes movement, use of space and use of voice to demonstrate a clear understanding of the use of drama techniques.  Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team. Eg. Student has attended all rehearsals punctually, met all production deadlines, and has actively suggested ideas in rehearsals.. Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team. Eg. Studenthas attended all rehearsals punctually, met all production deadlines, and has actively suggested ideas in rehearsals. Participate appropriately in the production process and actively support the production team. Eg. Student has attended all rehearsals punctually, met all production deadlines, and has actively suggested ideas in rehearsals You will need to provide written evidence to support your choice of techniques and performance.  Record developing understanding of role.  Eg: Student has submitted an accurate record of the production process and a response to character and play research questions  Record developing understanding of role with detail and insight.  Eg. Student has submitted a detailed and accurate record of the production process and response to character and play research questions. They have shown insight in the annotation of script and rehearsal log where they examine the use of voice for the character.  Record developing understanding of role with extensive and perceptive detail and insight. Eg Student has submitted a detailed record of the production process and their response to character and play research shows perception in understanding of the creation of a truthful character. They have shown insight through setting challenging goals and honest self evaluation that is responsive to the depth of the character.  Develop and sustain an acting, technical or production role.  Eg. Student has performed a believable role with an appropriate characterisation and interaction.  Develop and sustain an acting, technical or production role with confidence. Eg.Student has performed their role truthfully and confidently with a skilful use of voice and physical mannerisms.  Develop and sustain an accomplished acting, technical or production role.  Eg. Student has performed their role with significant skill, with strong emotional impact and have a sustained compelling presence on stage. The performance shows a sensitive response to the truthfulness of the character.