1. Learning Objectives: To learn how to successfully stage a performance in the round. To learn how to annotate a section of a script.

2.  Everyone walks around the space.  The teacher will tap someone on the shoulder.  That person must suggest something for the group to do. EG. Let’s all be assassins in a car park, let’s all be electrocuted, let’s all jump around the room.  Everyone in the group must then shout “Yes let’s!” and then act out whatever has just been said.

3.  In groups of 3: ◦ Read through the script. ◦ Who do you think the characters are? ◦ Where is the scene set? ◦ What is happening?

4.  In your groups of 3 you are now going to work on a performance which includes everything that you have learnt in this introductory project.

5.  Use the script to act out the scene.  You must set the performance in the round.  You must consider what you want the audience to feel from watching your performance and how you are going to achieve that.  You must use vocal skills (Pitch, pace, tone, volume, emphasis on certain lines)  You must use physical skills (gestures, facial expressions, body language) Remember: Actions speak louder than words.

6.  Read through the sheet on annotations.  Why are annotations important?  Start annotating your script with everything that you do during the scene.

7.  Make sure you have learnt your script  Make sure your script is fully annotated  Make sure your piece is ready to perform to the rest of the class