Revision for Drama EOY
๐ญ Greek Theatre
๐งโโ Only men could watch performances. If you couldnโt pay, the state paid for you because it was seen as educational as well as entertainment.
๐ญ Genres included Comedy and Tragedy.
๐งโโ Many plays were about the Greek Gods, their powers, and dramatic stories.
๐ Amphitheatres could hold up to 22,000 people!
๐ฃ The Chorus
๐ฅ Originally 50 men, later reduced to 12โ15.
๐ Narrated the story and shared opinions on characters' actions.
๐คธ Movements were large and clear so everyone could see.
๐ฃ Often spoke in unison to be heard in huge spaces.
๐ถ They would sing, dance, and speak to tell the story!
๐ The Tempest (By William Shakespeare)
๐ A storm is created by Prospero, shipwrecking Alonso.
๐ฉโ๐ง Prospero tells Miranda how his brother Antonio betrayed him.
๐น Caliban is enslaved by Prospero.
๐ง Ariel, a magical spirit, serves Prospero but longs for freedom.
โค Miranda & Ferdinand fall in love.
๐ก Antonio and Sebastian plan to kill Alonso.
๐ท Caliban teams up with Trinculo & Stephano to overthrow Prospero.
๐ป Spirits scare off the traitors.
๐งโโ Prospero reveals himself and forgives everyone.
๐ Ferdinand & Miranda are engaged.
โ The ship is found safe, Ariel is freed, and Prospero breaks his staff.
๐ Pantomime
๐ถ A fun musical comedy based on classic childrenโs tales.
๐ตโโ๏ธ Uses stock characters (stereotypes that the audience recognizes easily):
๐ฆธโโ Hero/Heroine โ Charming & Brave
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Best Friend โ Loyal & Kind
๐ Villain โ Evil & Scheming
๐คก Evil Henchmen โ Silly & Low status
๐ต The Dame โ Vain, funny, breaks the fourth wall
๐ค Rapport = building a connection with the audience.
๐คช Slapstick = exaggerated physical comedy like falling, crashing, and chaos!
โ Cave In (Devised Drama)
๐ญ Characters:
๐งข Danny โ The brave leader
๐คช CJ โ The joker
๐ณ Lou โ Timid but creative
๐ง Charlie โ Very brainy
๐ Leigh โ Aggressive
๐ Jamie โ Always negative
๐ Sam โ Loud and full of hope
๐ณ Plot Summary:
๐งญ The gang explores a secret cave and finds ancient art.
๐จ Someone goes missing, and then there's a cave-in!
๐ง They work together to escape, showing teamwork and courage.
๐ก They finally return home to their families, safe and changed by the experience.