Tales from the past

Grade 8:

Write a review of one of the Creation of the World performances.  Give your review a catchy title -- not "Creation of the World" review.  The first paragraph should describe details about the performance -- who played the different characters, where the story came from, etc.  The second paragraph should say what you liked best and what you think should be improved and describe both in detail.  The third paragraph should say whether it was worth seeing and say why.

Grade 9/10:

Imagine yourself as one of the characters in one of the stories you're performing (not your own story).  What motivates that character?  What emotions does the character feel?  Have you ever felt any similar emotions?  Describe what it felt like (for example, your character is furious -- you remember a time when you felt angry -- you were sweating, your fists clenched, you couldn't speak in sentences).   Actors use a technique called "emotional memory" where they try to remember a time they felt a similar emotion to the one their character is feeling -- that helps them play their scene truthfully.

Senior Drama:

Actors:  Which character have you been assigned to play?  Describe the character.  Give them a back story.  What challenges will you face in playing the character?  Why do you think the directors chose you to play that character?

Theatre production:

Choose one scene from the play.  How do you think it should be played (describe in detail)?  How will light and sound help the audience respond to the play?  What are your lighting and sound ideas for this scene?

Directors:  Choose one of the characters -- why did you assign the actor you chose to that role?

Was it easy to agree on who played which character?  How did you settle disagreements?

What is the biggest challenge for you with this play now?  It is rather static at this point.  How will you "jazz it up"?