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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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is a monologue?

A speech delivered by one person in a performance. A train which only has one rail. A one person show.

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Q2.What is the most exciting part of a story structure called?

Resolution Climax Falling Action

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Q3.Why do we use character questionnaires when developing a character?

To help sell more tickets for the performance. To add information to the script. To develop a character which is more "three-dimensional" and believable.

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Q4.What is "first person narration"?

When the narration in a story or performance is from one person's point of view and is in first person, e.g. "I" When the first person to appear on stage starts to talk. When only one person is on stage.

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Q5.What is characterisation?

The process of warming up before a performance. Putting your costume on for the first time. The process of creating and developing a character for performance.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is a monologue?

A speech delivered by one person in a performance. A train which only has one rail. A one person show.

1/5

Q2.What is the most exciting part of a story structure called?

Resolution Climax Falling Action

2/5

Q3.Why do we use character questionnaires when developing a character?

To help sell more tickets for the performance. To add information to the script. To develop a character which is more "three-dimensional" and believable.

3/5

Q4.What is "first person narration"?

4/5

Q5.What is characterisation?

The process of warming up before a performance. Putting your costume on for the first time. The process of creating and developing a character for performance.

5/5

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Developing a character and writing dialogue for performance

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Q1.What is meant by the "fourth wall" in Drama?

It is the invisible wall separating the performers from the audience. It is the front door where the audience come in to the theatre. It is the back wall where the set is displayed.

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Q2.Which is the correct definition for thought tracking?

Writing down the thoughts of your character When a character steps out of the scene and speaks to the audience about their thoughts When the audience track a character around the stage

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Q3.What do we mean by "direct audience address?

Making sure we have the audience's addresses when they book their tickets. Directing a line to one person in the audience. Speaking directly to the audience, either in role, or by coming out of role.

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Q4.What is improvising?

Writing a script for a performance. Acting without a script, without preparation. Speaking directly to the audience.

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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. Warm up first, just give it a go, and don't over-think it.

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Developing a character and writing dialogue for performance

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is meant by the "fourth wall" in Drama?

It is the invisible wall separating the performers from the audience. It is the front door where the audience come in to the theatre. It is the back wall where the set is displayed.

1/5

Q2.Which is the correct definition for thought tracking?

Writing down the thoughts of your character When a character steps out of the scene and speaks to the audience about their thoughts When the audience track a character around the stage

2/5

Q3.What do we mean by "direct audience address?

Making sure we have the audience's addresses when they book their tickets. Directing a line to one person in the audience. Speaking directly to the audience, either in role, or by coming out of role.

3/5

Q4.What is improvising?

Writing a script for a performance. Acting without a script, without preparation. Speaking directly to the audience.

4/5

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. Warm up first, just give it a go, and don't over-think it.

5/5

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