Drama

Question 1

What is a Freeze frame?

Answer 1

When you act out a scene of a given story or a given picture, and freeze at a point as instructed. This still or frozen frame is usually at the most exciting moment (at the height of tension)

Question 2

Benefits of a freeze frame

Answer 2

Can be used to explore different concepts or themes associated with the story

It can be used to explore different possible outcomes for a situation which can lead to a deeper discussion of the characters and story.

For an effective experience, an actor must ensure that they get into character. This can be done by ensuring that the body language and emotion are acted out accordingly.

Question 3

Key rules of a freeze frame

Answer 3

No moving
No talking
Make it interesting
Use facial expressions and body language
Don't stand on one level

Question 4

Freeze frame Learning story

Answer 4

1. Pick 5 parts of the story
2. Create a freeze-frame for each part
3. Use body language and facial expressions
4. Run the whole piece twice

Question 5

What are Levels?

Answer 5

Levels are the positioning and heights that actors in a freeze-frame take. In a freeze, frame actors are not expected to be frozen at the same height level.

This will create a better picture for the audience to see and make the freeze-frame more interesting.

Question 6

What is a text?

Answer 6

A text is something used to stimulate discussion or drama.

E.g scripts, headlines, poetry, pictures.

Question 7

What is thought tracking?

Answer 7

When you are in a still image or rolling tableaux and each performer using a narrator says a line of what they are thinking at that moment in time.

Question 8

What is a rolling tableaux?

Answer 8

Is 3 photographs that you create with the people in your group. That shows three-stage of your idea.

Question 9

Learning story- Thought Tracking

Answer 9

1. Pick 4 parts of a story
2. Create a freeze-frame for each one using facial expressions and body language
3. Add though tracking to each freeze frame.
4. Run the whole piece twice.

Question 10

Benefits of Thought tracking

Answer 10

Helps inform the audience about a character as a result of hearing their inner thoughts.

Question 11

BUILDING BLOCKS

Answer 11

An idea
A still image
A rolling tableaux
Thought tracking
Freeze frame
A full performance

Question 12

What is Role play?

Answer 12

The act of pretending to be somebody else, or taking on a role. The role may be from a script or a character you have created. Thinking, acting, and even feeling differently from your ordinary self can help you emphasise with that person and better understand the issuer or theme.

Question 13

What a great role play looks like!

Answer 13

Voice projection
No backs to the audience
Starts and ends in a freeze-frame
Be creative and make it interesting
Good spatial awareness
No laughing, focus

Question 14

Learning journey for Role play

Answer 14

1. Give out roles and create your starting freeze frame
2. Begin to act out your role play, be creative.
3. Ensure you have good voice projection and use your drama skills
4. Run the whole piece twice

Question 15

What is chracterisation?

Answer 15

It is the way in which a writer/playwright reveals the personality of a character in a play.

Question 16

The types of Charctaerisation

Answer 16

Direct and indirect

Question 17

What is direct characterization?

Answer 17

The author tells us what she or he wants us to know about the character. The author tells the reader what the personality of the character is like.

Question 18

What is indirect characterisation?

Answer 18

The author shows the reader things that reveal the personality of the character, With indirect characterisation the author shows us things about the character to help us have an understanding of the character’s personality and effect on other characters.

Question 19

What does STEAL stand for

Answer 19

Speech
Thoughts
Effect on other characters
Actions
Language

Question 20

Difference between role play and characterization

Answer 20

Role play helps the actor to identify and portray the values, attitudes, intentions, and actions in dramatic action.

Characterization helps to understand detailed and specific things about a character playing a role.

Question 21

What is Hot seating?

Answer 21

Hot seating is where people take on the role of characters from a story and other people ask them questions. The characters have to answer the question in as much detail as possible.

Hot seating can be textual evidence, personal experience, or other forms of research,

Question 22

DIRECTIONS of hot seating

Answer 22

1. Playwright must prepare the person or people who will in the hot seat
2. The character in the seat has to determine who they are in the interview
3. Next determine whether students. audience are also in the role.
4. Lastly ask them question and keep them on the edge of their seats

Question 23

Benefits of hot seating

Answer 23

Helps and actors become more familiar with their role

Helps an actor gain a deeper understanding of the distinction between nonfiction and fiction.

These techniques can also boost confidence, particularly in students who struggle with group participation.