Physical Theatre- Lesson 3

Which styles of Drama have you covered so far this term?

• Theatre of Cruelty

• Naturalistic Theatre

• Greek Theatre

• Brecht's non-naturalistic theatre

What is physical theatre in it's simplest terms?

• Using the performers to create a backdrop

• Using the performers to make a soundtrack

• Using the performers to create the setting and props

• Using the performers as characters

What is the name of the character in the extract you used in this lesson?

• Kevin

• Christopher

• Christian

• Toby

Name two objects that are discussed in the play extract that could be created using physical theatre...

In Drama an ensemble is..

• An individual performer

• Two performers on stage

• When the stage is empty

• A group of performers working together

Which one of these skills is not part of physical theatre?

• Dance

• Singing

• Mime

• Physical expression

What is the name of the play we used in this week's lesson?

• The curious idea of the doctor in the play ground

• The curious incident of the cat in the day time

• The curious incident of the dog in the night time

• The curious invention of the frog in the pond

In the video clip what type of staging did the performance use?

• Thrust staging

• Proscenium Arch

• Promenade staging

• Box set

To be successful when using physical theatre a performer must consider...

• The size, speed, level and quality of their movement

• The volume, pitch, pace and projection of their dialogue

When a performer presents something that isn't physically there on stage in their movement they are using what skill?

• Contact

• Levels

• Mime

• Vocal dynamics