Evaluating stagecraft - use of space and technical elements

In this lesson, we will examine use of space, lighting, sound and set design, evaluating how these features are used to create specific effects for an audience .

Evaluating stagecraft - use of space and technical elements

In this lesson, we will examine use of space, lighting, sound and set design, evaluating how these features are used to create specific effects for an audience .

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, students will watch a short extract from a theatre production and construct an analytical response, considering the style and genre as well as the performers' use of acting skills. It offers students the chance to demonstrate an awareness of a range of genres and styles of performance and respond with initiative.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is atmosphere?
A special effect used on stage.
Sound used to support the action on stage.
Correct answer: The mood or feeling created on stage.
Q2.
Analyse means....
Correct answer: To examine something in detail and explain why choices were made
To interrogate and question something
Q3.
Evaluate means....
Correct answer: To come to a judgement about the success of something.
To give an accurate account of something in detail.
Q4.
A tightly focused light just illuminating a small area of the stage is called a....
Flood light.
Correct answer: Spotlight.
Strobe light.
Q5.
Music is only used in musicals and not in plays. Is that true or false?
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
The large white cloth raised up to project an image in the play was called a....
Correct answer: Cyclorama
Gauze
Projector
Q2.
What was the main instrument you heard when the ship appeared on stage?
Correct answer: Cymbals
Piano
Trumpet
Q3.
What is the position at the front and middle of the stage called?
Correct answer: Downstage centre
Downstage right
Upstage
Q4.
What type of light was Hortense illuminated in at the end of the extract?
A flood light
A full wash
Correct answer: A spotlight
Q5.
What was the effect of this particular light?
It created comedy.
Correct answer: It highlighted her isolation and being left behind.
It made her look happy.

Lesson appears in

UnitDrama / Live performance responses: Evaluating stagecraft