Section B
The students have seen various live productions throughout the year. They should choose one or two productions to complete their Performance analysis notes.
They are limited to ten sides of A4 both sides.
The specification requires students to:
Evaluate how characters, narrative and ideas were conveyed through the performance
Page one and two: Details of some of the notable performances in the production. Take one or two actors performances and analyse their use of practitioner’s techniques to convey the directors vision. Give specific examples from moments in the play and QUOTE from the PLAY! And analyse. Give quotes from practitioners to back up your points and analyse.
Page 3: Notes on the plot and subject matter of the play. Give quotes from the play and analyse moments that move on the plot.
Page 4: Theatrical devices and conventions that were used in the production?Analyse the style of the piece. Which practitioners does it reflect? Give examples from moments in the play, quote from practitioners and analyse, then quote from the play and analyse to back up your points.
Recognise the contribution made to the theatrical experience by directors, designers and performers.
Page 5: Notes on the overall impression of the production. What was the director trying to convey? How successfully did he/she do it? Analyse moments from the play and which practitioners they used to communicate their message. Quotes from practitioners and analyse and then quotes from the play and analyse to back up your points.
Page 6 and 7: Notes and sketches on the design elements and how they worked in the production.
Apply a knowledge and understanding of the social, cultural and historical background of the play to the performance under review.
Page 8 : research notes into the social, cultural and historical background of the play
Page 9: Notes on the influences apparent in the production. How were they used? Did they work? Give examples and analyse!
Page 10 What was the production saying about society/ culture/history? How was the production relevant to a modern audience.
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