In their own words': using interviews to devise monologue
In this lesson we will learn more about 'verbatim' theatre as a style of drama by performing some work from famous examples, conducting our own interviews, and devising a monologue from the answers.
In their own words': using interviews to devise monologue
In this lesson we will learn more about 'verbatim' theatre as a style of drama by performing some work from famous examples, conducting our own interviews, and devising a monologue from the answers.
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- In this lesson, students will recap about verbatim theatre / documentary theatre. Students apply this knowledge gathering 'found' text from news reports and devising movements in response. They will create still images and headlines.
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- Physical activity required.
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Adult supervision recommended.
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4 Questions
Q1.
What is verbatim theatre?
A French style of Drama.
Plays that are rubbish
Q2.
What is a 'Found text'?
Sending a message on your phone
Something you find down the back of the sofa
Q3.
What is a monologue?
An actors' diary.
Another word for an interview.
Q4.
After an interview, and before making Drama from someone's words we should check with the person we interviewed: (Mark two)
Their hair looked good during the interview
They sound cool
5 Questions
Q1.
What is verbatim theatre?
A French style of Drama
Plays made up of words from other plays
Q2.
What are some advantages of verbatim theatre? (Tick 2 boxes)
Is really easy and so requires not a lot of work
Q3.
What is a 'Found text'?
Plays made up of words from other plays.
Very old script that has been discovered.
Q4.
What is a Monologue?
An actors diary.
Another word for an interview.
Q5.
After an interview, and before making drama from someone's words, what should we check with the person we interviewed? (Tick 2 boxes)
Their hair looked good during the interview
They sound cool