Causeway Masters. Drama. Year 8 AWS

Causeway Masters. Drama. Year 8 Pocket Money: Working from a script Task description: in groups of 5 create a performance which demonstrates your ability to create and sustain and original character and demonstrates you ability to work from a script.

Actors Pathway:

Directors Pathway:

Technicians Pathway:

Create a character by lifting ideas from the text. Perform your character onstage in the final performance. Work well with others on and off stage.

Edit a script for your performance. Direct the group to ensure your ideas are performed appropriately and in an interesting way.

Create a sound and lighting plan for your group Operate all lights and sound during the performance

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Actors pathway

You will create a performance showing the characters from the script ‘Pocket Money’.

You will use your imagination to create an original character and use eye contact to show their relationships.

You will be confident on stage, showing a good range of vocal and movement techniques, showing a wide range of relationships between characters

Directors pathway

You will edit the script where needed. You will help the group rehearse.

You will give clear direction and hep enhance specific characters through your direction.

You will complete a script with complete written stage directions, you will have worked closely with your group to complete the script and shared it with the actors before the performance

Technicians pathway

You will operate the lights for the performance

You will have a basic plan for the sound and lights and operate them

You will have a detailed plan for lights and sound and be an integral part of the group