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username- bgsdrama, password bexley
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Supporting notes, checklist |
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Before you hand in your notes, ensure all of the follow statements apply to them...
have a bibliography after section 1
All sections are UNDER 700 words (headings don't count as word count)
Section 1
Make the aims of Kneehigh/ Berkoff clear
You reference quotes on the practitioner or plays of theirs to show research
list key features of the practice (and where they used them, read reviews watch youtube)
Justify your play- BY EXPLAINING HOW YOU CAN USE THE KEY FEATURES IN IT/
HOW THESE FEATURES ARE ALREADY IN THE TEXT
Section 2
Clearly state dramatic intentions (either in a list or in a clear sentence
at the start of each paragraph)
Intentions should reflect a good understanding of the text- in that you
draw out themes or intentions of the playwright
You explain how you practically (ie through acting) realise these ideas
using Brecht/ Berkoff practices
Section 3
Make sure the notes are focused on the rehearsal process, NOT THE FINISHED
PLAY. When referencing your performance explain how you developed scenes/
characterisation.
eg 'in order to create a humorous atmosphere, I tried making my movements
large and exaggerated to create a sense of farce to the scene. We then realised
that my large movements made the character seem false...' rather than 'In the
comic scene, I show I am false by using exaggerated farcical movements'
How have you improved working in the style (take us through the development
in the rehearsals)
How did certain parts of the play develop to be more effective for the
audience (how did you create the effective scenes in the play, what was added
to make them work better)
cover health and safety (be clever and do it with the two above, or just
tag it on the end)- warm up bodies, practice with crash mats, walk through
dangerous scenes, be careful with wires if you use lights, safe use of
potentially dangerous props in scenes, drinking water to protect voice.
have a bibliography after section 1
All sections are UNDER 700 words (headings don't count as word count)
Section 1
Make the aims of Kneehigh/ Berkoff clear
You reference quotes on the practitioner or plays of theirs to show research
list key features of the practice (and where they used them, read reviews watch youtube)
Justify your play- BY EXPLAINING HOW YOU CAN USE THE KEY FEATURES IN IT/
HOW THESE FEATURES ARE ALREADY IN THE TEXT
Section 2
Clearly state dramatic intentions (either in a list or in a clear sentence
at the start of each paragraph)
Intentions should reflect a good understanding of the text- in that you
draw out themes or intentions of the playwright
You explain how you practically (ie through acting) realise these ideas
using Brecht/ Berkoff practices
Section 3
Make sure the notes are focused on the rehearsal process, NOT THE FINISHED
PLAY. When referencing your performance explain how you developed scenes/
characterisation.
eg 'in order to create a humorous atmosphere, I tried making my movements
large and exaggerated to create a sense of farce to the scene. We then realised
that my large movements made the character seem false...' rather than 'In the
comic scene, I show I am false by using exaggerated farcical movements'
How have you improved working in the style (take us through the development
in the rehearsals)
How did certain parts of the play develop to be more effective for the
audience (how did you create the effective scenes in the play, what was added
to make them work better)
cover health and safety (be clever and do it with the two above, or just
tag it on the end)- warm up bodies, practice with crash mats, walk through
dangerous scenes, be careful with wires if you use lights, safe use of
potentially dangerous props in scenes, drinking water to protect voice.
Key features
(these are a guide, not exhaustive lists)
Berkoff- Extreme phyiscalisation, Hyperbolic characters, Shock the audience, poetic/ verse mixed with foul language, physical theatre, Extremes of pace, Create Environment Physically
Brecht- Gestus, Political message, Narration, Ensemble, Placards, Representational Props/ costume, DIschordant music, Alienation (Verfremdungseffekt) Spass
(these are a guide, not exhaustive lists)
Berkoff- Extreme phyiscalisation, Hyperbolic characters, Shock the audience, poetic/ verse mixed with foul language, physical theatre, Extremes of pace, Create Environment Physically
Brecht- Gestus, Political message, Narration, Ensemble, Placards, Representational Props/ costume, DIschordant music, Alienation (Verfremdungseffekt) Spass
| steven_berkoff.pptx |
| bertolt_brecht2012.ppt |
| kneehigh_theatre_company.pptx |
