Thursday 20 February 2014

Journal #3

Senior Drama:  Explain what you know (or have learned) about the news story you're using as the basis of your play.  What comments do you have about the story?  Describe how your group plans to stage your play.

Drama 9:  Which heritage story (not your own) was your favourite?  Explain why.  Be specific.  Mention the story, the performances, how it was staged.

Drama 8:  What is your favourite genre of movie?  (Mystery, comedy, suspense, horror, romance, etc.)  Describe a movie that fits into this genre.  What do you like about the movie you've chosen?

Remember -- if your performance doesn't go well, you may perform again.  However, you must practice and try to improve on the original.  Listen carefully to my comments and try to take my suggestions to heart.  One important thing to remember is that you need to incorporate the criteria I give when I describe what I want you to do.  If I ask you to include tableaus and mime, you need to try to do that.  You must always be aware of the importance of communicating with the audience.  If you can't be heard, you are making it difficult for the audience -- that is not what a theatre artist wants.  You can challenge your audience with ideas and imagination, but you don't want them asking "what did she say?"

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