GCSE Drama C3- DNA by Dennis Kelly

Mark + Jan

Synchronised BFFs who act as narrators of the play. Very neutral characters who vaguely excuse the group’s behaviour.

Mark / Jan / laugh

______ + ____: “We were having a ______, weren’t we”

Mark + Jan vocal skills

Mid-pitch / mid-pace - shows how they are bystanders

Mark + Jan physical skills

Close proxemics - shows friendship bond / fast gait - shows nerves

Mark + Jan Costume

Stereotypical - trying to ‘fit in’ / hoodies from expected brands, similar style to each other

Leah

Initially, codependant on Phil, low esteem, ditsy. However, finds morality and breaks free of Phil and the gang.

Leah / disgust

______: “do I _______ you? No, I do. I do”

Leah / chewing

(stage direction about ______): “stops _______ and spits the sweet out”

Leah vocal skills

* Loud - tries to get Phil’s attention
* Diction exaggerated - highlights how hard she is trying, but little reward from Phil
* Fast pace - shows how she has racing thoughts

Leah physical skills

* Eye-contact constant with Phil - to try and engage him
* Frantic movement - losing patience

Leah costume

* Crop top - tries to get Phil’s attention through ‘sex appeal’, however it is cliche and childish
* Flair bottoms - shows her desire to have a casual sense of looking good
* Hoodie put on - She no longer is branded by Phil’s approval

Phil

Quiet usually, busy focused on his food. However, he is calm under pressure of what to do and essentially ruthlessly commands the wrongdoings.

Phil / in charge

______: “I’m __ _____. Everyone is happier. What’s more important; one person or everyone?”

Phil physical skills

* Eye-contact with food - shows how he is obsessed with it
* Slouched posture - relaxed whilst being ruthless

Phil vocal skills

* Loud - contrasts his previous silence
* Deep pitch - controlling, masculine

John Tate

Character who deteriorates from being intimidating and ‘in control’ of the group to breaking free of the group and becoming a preacher.

John Tate / bite

_______: “_______ your face. Or something”

John Tate / crying

________: “You ________ piece of filth”

vocal / volume / uncertainty

John Tate ________ skills:

* Loud _________- tries to assert dominance with how he says things
* Increasing pitch at the end of words- hidden ___________

John Tate physical skills / posture

_______ ______ _____ _______:

* Chest out ________- shows his hubris
* Flexed arms - physical assertion of dominance

Richard

Leader at the beginning of the play, however, he becomes changed by the acts of the play.

Richard / scared

“________ you’re _______ of, are you?

Richard / Leah

_________ takes the place of ______, accompanying Phil, by the end of the play.

Richard / masculine / diction

_________ vocal skills:

* Deep tone - ___________ nature
* Clear ________- shows how he is perhaps higher class than the other characters. Also, his educated knowledge is what leads to his powe.

physical / eye contact

Richard __________ skills:

* He is stationary - creates an impression of stagnancy
* _____ ________ allows him to create a connection with other characters which leads to his power

Cathy

Excited by the police investigation. By the end of the play, she becomes controlling and cruel.

Danny

Sensible character who is driven to become a dentist.

Danny / dental college

__________: “You need three references to go to __________ __________”

vocal / pitch / posh

Danny __________ skills:

* High ____- not taken seriously by gang
* _____ accent- upbringing causes the precept of academic success

physical / upright / anger

Danny __________ skills:

* __________ posture- shows how he is always attempting to ‘be good’
* Clenched fists reflect ______ at the group for involvement

Danny

________ costume:

* Pristine uniform- dressed in a ‘proper way’, he cares for his academics and the impression he leaves on teachers

Brian

Weakest link of all the characters who becomes overwhelmed with guilt and retreats into a world inside his head.

Brian / crying / tell

_______: (stops _________) I think that we should ______ someone”

Brian vocal skill

* Quiet volume - timid nature
* Laughing out of control - hallucinating

Brian physical skill

* Eye contact with floor - scared of others
* Exuberant smile - ecstasy in his personal world state

Brian costume

* Beanie hat - shows how mother cares for him
* Cardigan - uncool and he hides in it

Lou

Pessimistic character who will follow whoever is in control, she is a bystander.

Adam

Victim of bullying