Drama I: Devised Theatre Project

Day 1

Production Company

Name:_______________________________________________________________
o Write Production Company Name on cover
Team
Members:______________________________________________________________

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o Write Team Members name on Tab
(Name of contributor) Song/Poem Titles and Artists:

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Attach a copy of each song to this packet.

Write script.
o Remember this can change as you move, but you should have at
least a rough draft completed.
Check script with Mrs. Tuttle
Add a copy to folder.
Youve completed Day 1!

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Day 2

Here are your next steps!

Answer the following questions as a group.

Group TableauxWhat did your group think of this?

We did group tableaux as a class. Within your group, try it with

different lines and sections of your piece. What are some interesting
ways you have found to move on stage?

What set pieces do you need? Cube, chairs, bench, table, etc.?

Review what you wrote yesterday.

Assign Roles for your script.

o Who will say which lines?
o Who wants a large part, small part, and what do you need for

your script?
Start blocking out your script
o What sort of movement do you need?
o How do your characters move?
Now, to keep building!

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Day 3

Whole class: Watch Prince EA videos.

What visuals do you see?

How does he use visuals to deepen his poetry?

Get a piece of Art from Mrs. Tuttle

Add it to your packet.
As a group:
o How does this piece of art make you feel?
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o What does this make you think of?
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o How will it be incorporated into your production?
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Day 4

Practice, practice, practice!!

Whole class: Sound effect examples

How does sound establish mood? Location?

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Day 5

Brainstorm ideas for sounds that could fit into your piece:

What sound are you going to use?

Make sure to practice it while moving and speaking. Adjust volume

and length accordingly.

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Day 6

Practice, practice, practice!!

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Day 7

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Final Checklist
Today, we are going to have dress rehearsals: your final rehearsal on the
stage. Each group will get 15 minutes on stage, monitored by the timer.
Check all of the following:

Script: detailed lines and who is responsible for what

o You can have this on stage, but you should still be familiar with it.
o You will not be docked for having scripts, but you earn extra

points if you are memorized it or not using it much

Blocking: Movement on stage; planned, noted, and practiced
Visual: Take into consideration the visuals of the presentation. How

can you further your theme with the visual element

Audio: You need to also have a sound component in your presentation.
Running tech: If you need someone to push play or change the
visual slides, make sure to set that up and practice. Someone in your
group can do this instead of reading lines or you can get someone from
another group to help.

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Day 8

Performance Day! Take notes on each performance.

Group Names:

Glows

Grows

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Day 9

What was it all for?

Google search:
Devised Theatre Companies, social activism theatre, performance troupes,
community theatre
You can use different combinations of the words and phrases above to find
websites of theatre groups who create devised theatre as a regular process.
List 4 of them belowEither by name of their troupe or name of the website.
1) _________________________
3) _________________________
2) _________________________
4) _________________________
Which one do you think sounds the most interesting?

What is their purpose or mission statement?

Why does this appeal to you?

We have previously talked about theatre in society. How does this troupe reinforce
that idea?

Be ready to discuss these in class.