Developing a character and writing dialogue for performance
In this lesson, students will use drama techniques to develop their character further, and will write a monologue for their character, annotating this with ideas of how to perform it.
Developing a character and writing dialogue for performance
In this lesson, students will use drama techniques to develop their character further, and will write a monologue for their character, annotating this with ideas of how to perform it.
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- In this lesson, students will develop their monologue for performance, adding in other dramatic techniques such as thought tracking, and thinking of ways they can mark the moment. They look at vocal and physical performance techniques and apply these to their performance, and if possible, ask someone to film them performing their monologue. They watch their monologue back and evaluate their performance.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is a monologue?
A one person show.
A train which only has one rail.
Q2.
What is the most exciting part of a story structure called?
Falling Action
Resolution
Q3.
Why do we use character questionnaires when developing a character?
To add information to the script.
To help sell more tickets for the performance.
Q4.
What is "first person narration"?
When only one person is on stage.
When the first person to appear on stage starts to talk.
Q5.
What is characterisation?
Putting your costume on for the first time.
The process of warming up before a performance.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is meant by the "fourth wall" in Drama?
It is the back wall where the set is displayed.
It is the front door where the audience come in to the theatre.
Q2.
Which is the correct definition for thought tracking?
When the audience track a character around the stage
Writing down the thoughts of your character
Q3.
What do we mean by "direct audience address?
Directing a line to one person in the audience.
Making sure we have the audience's addresses when they book their tickets.
Q4.
What is improvising?
Speaking directly to the audience.
Writing a script for a performance.
Q5.
Which of the following answers contains good advice for improvising?
Drink a full pint of water before you start.
Keep repeating the first line until you get it completely right.