Section B: Live theatre Flashcards
(17 cards)
Base introduction (3p)
-In December, I streamed ‘Things I Know To Be True’ on Digital Theatre +
- The play follows the lives of a complex family of 6 whose issues are explored along the way
- It was performed in Frantic Assembly’s signature style of physical theatre with naturalistic scenes
VOCAL SKILLS introduction
- The VOCAL SKILLS of characters that worked well together are between Ben and Rosie (brother and sister) and Fran and Bob (husband and wife)
MOVEMENT introduction
The MOVEMENT of characters that worked well together are between Ben and Rosie (brother and sister) and Fran and Bob (husband and wife)
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS introduction
The FACIAL EXPRESSIONS of characters that worked well together are between Ben and Rosie (brother and sister) and Fran and Bob (husband and wife)
PETALSS
Point
Evidence
Technique
Analysis
Link
Success
Style
Paragraph 1 POINT
The _____________ of Ben and Rosie are used to show a distant relationship between the siblings
Paragraph 1 EVIDENCE (2p)
- This scene occurs before the character of Ben confesses to stealing from his workplace and his usual façade of being calm and cheerful crumbles
- Rosie and Ben enter from opposite sides of the stage facing each other and walk towards the middle of the stage
Paragraph 1 TECHNIQUE & ANALYSIS (4p)
1) BEN = distressed , been crying , repeating the word ‘running’, afraid
2) ROSIE = calm, trying to figure what’s going on —-> trying to comfort him
3) BEN = Becomes angry, releases tension
4) ROSIE = Silence then she screams as Ben walks menacingly towards her, suggesting her fear of her brother
Paragraph 1 LINK
__________ are used in this scene to convey fear and distress to the audience and I like how it is performed
Paragraph 1 SUCCESS
I think that it was very successful way of using _______ and works well to show how each character is feeling
Paragraph 1 STYLE
This shows a naturalistic scene and works by creating a moment of emotions that the audience can relate to
Paragraph 2 POINT
_________ are used to between Fran and Bob to show the fragility of their relationship
Paragraph 2 EVIDENCE
This moment occurs when Fran confesses to having an affair after telling Bob about the reality of their marriage and how at one point, she fell out of love with him
Paragraph 2 TECHNIQUE & ANALYSIS (4p)
1) FRAN= overwhelmed, nervous as she speaks
2) BOB= from disbelief to anger and shock
3) FRAN= ashamed
4) BOB= hurt and can’t look at her
Paragraph 2 LINK
________ are used in this moment to show Bob and Fran’s reaction to each others words
Paragraph 2 SUCCESS
I think it was successful in showing Bob’s hurt and Fran’s regret and shame
Paragraph 2 STYLE
This moment shows a naturalistic scene that invokes emotion from the audience
