FIND ME Flashcards

1
Q

when was Find Me written?

A

1977

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2
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who wrote Find Me?

A

Olwyn Wymark

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3
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how long does the action take place for in Find Me?

A
  • over 20 years
  • from 1955 to 1976
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4
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how was Find Me originally staged?

A

in the round

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5
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who is the mother in Find Me?

A

Jean

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6
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who is the Father in Find Me?

A

Edward

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7
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who are the two sons in Find Me?

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  • Mark- older
  • Nicholas- younger (developed mental health issues so Jean decides to leave home with him)
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8
Q

how many meaning points do you need to make for a 15 marker?

A

5

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9
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when was Verity born?

A

13th February 1955

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10
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entertainment in find me:

A
  • magazines
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11
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set design in Find Me:

A
  • fireplaces
  • floral patterns
  • patterned carpets
  • tassel lampshades
  • leather
  • corduroy
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12
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costume design in find me (1950s-60s):

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  • knit
  • chequered
  • polka dot
  • lots of colours
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13
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costume design in Find Me (1970s):

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  • flares
  • shorter skirts
  • more out there colours
  • hippie
  • flower power
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14
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Where was Find Me originally performed?

A
  • at The Richmond Fringe Theatre at The Orange Tree
  • to an audience of 80
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15
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What were costume, set and props like in the original performance?

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  • costume was minimal
  • there was no set or props
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16
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what kind of structure does Olwyn Wymark use for the play?

A
  • influenced by Bertolt Brecht
  • uses an episodic structure to explore the story of Verity Taylor
17
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style of Find Me:

A
  • social drama and a tragedy
  • aspects of Verbatim
  • epic theatre
  • also influenced by Jerzy Grotowski and his theory of poor theatre
18
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key themes in Find Me:

A
  • parent- child relationships
  • mental illness
  • seeking safety
19
Q

How old is Verity in the French Restaurant scene?

A

8-9

20
Q

How old is Verity in the Swimming Gala scene?

A

10-11

21
Q

How old is Verity in the Mental Hospital?

A

11 years 5 months

22
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How old is Verity in the Halfway House?

A

17

23
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How old is Verity when she tries to escape Ted and Dora?

A

20