Preparing a role for performance

In this lesson, students will 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 will watch their monologue back and evaluate their 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 are vocal skills?

The way we use our voice to communicate our character and emotions.Being able to speak really fast.Being able to shout really loudly.

1/5

Q2.What is body language?

Being able to switch to different languages very quickly.A language spoken in a specific country.Using your body to express your character's thoughts and feelings in a performance.

2/5

Q3.Why might you use thought tracking in your devised performance?

To make sure the audience know where the toilets areTo tell the audience a secret about your character which other characters don't knowTo ask the audience to buy an ice cream at the interval

3/5

Q4.What can eye contact be used for in your performance?

To show who you are talking to or about, or to convey your emotions.To make sure the audience see what colour your eyes are.To hypnotise the audience.

4/5

Q5.Can a devised performance have a script?

Yes, you may eventually write down what you have devised.No, that would be absurd.

5/5

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Quiz:

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 are vocal skills?

The way we use our voice to communicate our character and emotions.Being able to speak really fast.Being able to shout really loudly.

1/5

Q2.What is body language?

Being able to switch to different languages very quickly.A language spoken in a specific country.Using your body to express your character's thoughts and feelings in a performance.

2/5

Q3.Why might you use thought tracking in your devised performance?

To make sure the audience know where the toilets areTo tell the audience a secret about your character which other characters don't knowTo ask the audience to buy an ice cream at the interval

3/5

Q4.What can eye contact be used for in your performance?

To show who you are talking to or about, or to convey your emotions.To make sure the audience see what colour your eyes are.To hypnotise the audience.

4/5

Q5.Can a devised performance have a script?

Yes, you may eventually write down what you have devised.No, that would be absurd.

5/5

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Preparing a role for performance

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Q1.How can pause be a useful device in a monologue?

It gives the audience time to cough or open sweets.It can create tension, show a change in thought, or show another character speaking.It wakes audience members up who may have fallen asleep.

1/5

Q2.Why is it important to plan your movement and body language?

So that you are always moving with purpose and intention.So that you don't accidentally walk into something.So that the audience can focus on your lines instead.

2/5

Q3.What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

They give directions of where to find the theatre.They give the audience extra information about the character.They give instructions for how a line should be performed, e.g. suggesting tone of voice or volume, stage position, or extra effects.

3/5

Q4.What does "PPPTV" stand for in vocal skills?

Pitch, pace, pause, tone, volume.Pete, Paul, Patrick, Tanya, Vanessa.Presence, pacing, polish, tempo, vision.

4/5

Q5.Why is it important to vary tone of voice?

To make sure the performance is good value for money.To convey a wide range of emotions and thoughts through your speech.To ensure your voice matches your body language.

5/5

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Preparing a role for performance

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

Q1.How can pause be a useful device in a monologue?

It gives the audience time to cough or open sweets.It can create tension, show a change in thought, or show another character speaking.It wakes audience members up who may have fallen asleep.

1/5

Q2.Why is it important to plan your movement and body language?

So that you are always moving with purpose and intention.So that you don't accidentally walk into something.So that the audience can focus on your lines instead.

2/5

Q3.What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

3/5

Q4.What does "PPPTV" stand for in vocal skills?

Pitch, pace, pause, tone, volume.Pete, Paul, Patrick, Tanya, Vanessa.Presence, pacing, polish, tempo, vision.

4/5

Q5.Why is it important to vary tone of voice?

To make sure the performance is good value for money.To convey a wide range of emotions and thoughts through your speech.To ensure your voice matches your body language.

5/5

Lesson summary: Preparing a role for performance

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