workshop theatre

Question 1

used

Answer 1

• those who opposed apartheid post soweto uprising

- criticised by the Black Consciousness Movement

Question 2

ideas

Answer 2

• collaborative
• immediate
• accessible
• varied

Question 3

groups

Answer 3

• serpent players (kani, fugard, ntshona)
• workshop ‘71
• phoenix players (and barney simon)

Question 4

development

Answer 4

• a desire to create topical plays quickly
• strong message that used the language of the people, following a democratic process
• repetition creates consistency

Question 5

creation

Answer 5

• idea / intention (all starts with an idea)
• observation / research (drew on traditional research methods, to personalise and gain insight)
• improvisation (improvise on scenes to try create a possibly great idea and adapt)
• selection (select the different variations of the idea from the improvisation)
• recording (possible script or recording allowing for preservation)

Question 6

reasons

Answer 6

• possibly professionally

- non-professionally (a political statement)

Question 7

ideas

Answer 7

• community
• education
• workers (workplace matters)
• protest
• dramatic (an experience to share

Question 8

advantages

Answer 8

• anyone
• no script
• minimal stage, props, lighting
• no set venue
• no need for formal seating
• special effects are created by the actors
• low budget
• not one director
• everyone participates to the creation
• can be topical
• structure is varied

Question 9

form

Answer 9

• episodic
• repeated formula
• multi-lingual
• linked by song, dance or physical movements
• extensive use of physicality and vocality
• story-telling, dialogue, monologues, songs, dance, music, narration
• audience encouraged to participate

Question 10

form 2

Answer 10

• episodic
• narrative form
• series of climaxes
• linking devices
• multi-lingual
• locality changes
• long time-span

Question 11

conclusion

Answer 11

• pride and dignity in the creation

- tried to achieve social or political change