Drama

The theme of Sweeney Todd

The theme of Sweeney Todd

Revenge because Sweeney Todd is out to seek revenge on the judge after transporting him across the seas

What Is thrust staging

It’s a T bar shape where the audience is on three sides and the actors have a piece of stage in the middle to walk down into the audience so they feel more connected to the actors

Describe one way in which you helped to communicate this main theme through acting

I used a high pitch to show that I wanted to be heard and seen as important

I used open body language to show that I was confident and wasn’t scared of fighting for what I wanted

Activities I carried out during rehearsals to prepare for my performance

I completed a writing in role. I did this this by writing a letter to my character to find out more about them and get to feel connected to them

Hot seating this is where you sit in a seat and are asked quick fire questions about your character that you have to answer on the spot this helps me get a back story for my character

Evaluate the effectiveness of your final performance

I used movement well by having open body language to show that I was a very confident individual, I also had a straight posture the whole time to show that I think I’m above everyone else. I used a formal register to show that I am posh and better than everyone. I also used a firm tone to show that I’m important and people need to listen to me I emphasised words to do with Me to show that I have the power and used a load volume to sure that I am to be heard.

Movement terminology

Use of levels

Body language-open or closed

Stance

Pace

Eye contact

Gestures

Timing

Rhythm

Balance

Facial expressions

Use of space

Posture- straight or slumped

Speed

Voice terminology

Volume

Articulation

Tone

Pitch

Emphasis

Clarity

Register

Pase

Fluency

What is my target audience for Sweeney Todd

The target audience for my drama Is people who enjoy the genre horror this is because the story deals with gory murder

Sound terminology

Fade out

Volume

Fade in

Live sound affects

Pre recorded sound effects

Cue

Mixing desk

Crossfade

Lighting terminology

Flood light

Profile spot

Fresnel spot

Gobos

Gels

Colours

Intensity