Drama - Year 9 - Devising

What is the definition of "Devising" in drama?

• A solo performance by an actor.

• A group collaboration in response to a stimulus leading to the creation of an original performance.

• The interpretation of a script written by a professional playwright.

• A final run through of a performance in rehearsal.

What does "Still Image" refer to in drama?

• A moving picture that communicates meaning.

• A frozen picture which communicates meaning.

• Marking the moment of a key scene.

• A group of actors performing a brief scene.

What is "Thought Tracking" used for in drama?

• To create dramatic effects using our voices.

• To address the audience about how a character is feeling.

• To show the relationship between to characters.

• To identify a key moment.

What does "Disconnection" allow actors to do?

• To use their bodies to create props.

• To address the audience rather than each other.

• To create a freeze frame or tableau.

• To deliver a monologue.

What is the purpose of "Juxtaposition" in drama?

• To create dramatic effects using our bodies.

• To place two or more things side by side to compare or contrast.

• To run two scenes together at the same time.

• To make the audience think about your character.

What is "Choral Speech"?

• A speech delivered by one person.

• A group of actors speaking a line at the same time to create dramatic effect.

• A physical technique in which actors use their bodies to create props.

• Using repeated sounds, words, phrases, and movements to capture the essence of a story.

What does "Body as a Prop" involve?

• Using repeated sounds, words, phrases, and movements.

• A physical technique in which actors use their bodies to create props.

• A performance that contains no dialogue.

• Creating a still image to show how your character feels about another character.

What is the "Essence Machine" used for in drama?

• To create dramatic effects using still images.

• To capture the essence of a situation, character, theme, or story using repeated sounds, words, phrases, and movements.

• Like a smoke machine but it produces a nice fragrance.

• To show the audience how your character thinks and feels.

What is a "Monologue"?

• A speech delivered by one person usually expressing a character’s thoughts and feelings.

• A group of actors speaking a line at the same time.

• A scene involving only two characters.

• Using repeated sounds, words, phrases, and movements to capture the essence of a story.

What is a "Split Monologue"?

• A speech delivered by one person which is split up by actors creating still images reflecting what they are talking about.

• Two or more characters on stage performing monologues but each character delivers one part of their monologue before another character takes over.

• A group of actors deliver a single speech at the same time to create an interesting or dramatic effect.

• Using repeated sounds, words, phrases, and movements to capture the essence of a story.