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This strand focuses on collaborative ensemble performance, developing singing, acting, and movement integration.

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This strand focuses on collaborative ensemble performance, developing singing, acting, and movement integration.

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Clearly lay out

Which character are you auditing for?

Why are you choosing this character

Why would you be suitable for this role?

Rehearsal footage of the song

The lyrics/ music sheets

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Your portfolio is a professional record of your creative process and performance outcomes for both vocal production and musical theatre.
Think of it as your digital showcase folder — combining research, process, creative evidence, and reflection, just like a professional performer preparing for an audition, industry showcase, or client brief.

It will include:

Your research and development work

Rehearsal and performance evidence

Professional documentation (CV, marketing materials)

Reflective journal entries demonstrating growth

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Full name, course, module, level, and submission date

A headshot (professional-style portrait, neutral background, natural light)

A brief artist statement (approx. 100–150 words):

Who you are as a performer

What styles or disciplines you focus on

Your creative influences

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“I am a versatile performer with a passion for storytelling through voice and song. My work this term explores the connection between text and emotion in both classical and contemporary forms. Influenced by practitioners such as Sarah Kane and Stephen Sondheim, my goal is to develop a professional portfolio suitable for future audition and showcase opportunities.”

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This section demonstrates your ability to use your voice as an expressive instrument for performance.

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This section demonstrates your ability to use your voice as an expressive instrument for performance.

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You must include videos of your performances such as 

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You must include videos of your performances such as 

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A Shakespeare or classical monologue

A contemporary monologue

A spoken word or poetry performance

A radio play

A Podcast

An advertising voice-over

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You must select what you would like to record as your final performance

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Research & Context

Write a short overview (150–300 words) on what vocal style you explored.

Reference key voice practitioners such as Kristin Linklater (Freeing the Natural Voice), Cicely Berry (The Actor and the Text), or Patsy Rodenburg (The Need for Words).

Example Entry:

I explored Linklater’s idea of ‘freeing the natural voice’ to build emotional honesty in my performance of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18. I used breath-centred warm-ups to connect my speech rhythm with natural thought and used tongue and lip articulation drills from Rodenburg’s exercises to improve clarity.

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You should select 3 warm ups you can perform vocally before your recording session (these can be links to others performing the warm ups)

You should record yourself performing these warm ups as evidence

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Annotated Script or Score

Upload a scanned image or typed copy of your script with annotations.

Highlight:

Pause markings (//)

Emotional beats

Emphasis

Breath marks

Add colour coding for tone, pace, and intention.

Example:

(Softly) “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” // (Strong contrast) “Thou art more lovely and more temperate.” → emphasis on “more” for comparison.

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Photos or screenshots of practice sessions

Short journal entries (date, goal, what went well, what to improve)

Notes from peer or tutor feedback

Example Rehearsal Log Entry:

Date

Focus

Reflection

10 Oct

Projection & pace

I slowed my delivery and improved vocal clarity. Next time, I’ll focus on sustaining tone and finishing consonants.

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Link or QR code to your final performance (live or recorded)

State the title, playwright, and context

Include 2–3 still images or screenshots from the performance.

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Write approx. 500 words:

How did your skills develop?

What techniques improved your confidence?

How did your interpretation change from rehearsal to performance?

Example:

Initially, I focused on volume, but through Rodenburg’s text work I learned that emotional engagement produces projection naturally. The monologue became more conversational and less performed, which made my delivery feel more authentic.

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Video footage of the audition

Reflection of the audition-

What went well

What could you improve on?

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Research your chosen musical and its themes.

Identify the composer/lyricist, historical context, and performance style.

Example:

Our group chose “Seasons of Love” from Rent (Jonathan Larson, 1996). We researched the social context of the AIDS epidemic and how the song’s message of love and community mirrors contemporary resilience. We aimed to deliver a unified emotional tone while maintaining vocal individuality.

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Even ensemble performers should understand their character and objectives.

Include:

Character biography or background

Emotional intentions line-by-line

Key lyric analysis: how do lyrics shape storytelling?

Example:

Lyric: “Measure your life in love.”
Interpretation: The lyric reminds my character that emotional connection outweighs material success — this drives the stillness and sincerity in my delivery.

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Keep detailed records:

Rehearsal schedule

Attendance and punctuality

Warm-up methods used (vocal & physical)

Feedback summaries (peer/tutor)

Photos and call sheets

Rehearsal footage

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How did you contribute to the ensemble?

What challenges did collaboration bring?

How did your musical and acting skills evolve?

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Show that you understand your industry and target audience.

Include:

Market research (looking at how to promote and market your show, what your target audience is, social media)

-Legality (looking into buying the rights for the show, “educational showcase”, backing tracks etc)

Description of your intended audience (e.g., general public, industry showcase, audition panel, young audiences).

Research from websites like:

The Stage

Spotlight

Musical Theatre International

Broadway World

Identify trends — e.g., increased use of social media marketing in theatre promotion.

Compare yourself to a professional performer who inspires you.

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Include:

Performance CV (Spotlight-style, include contact details, skills, training, credits)

Headshot (portrait orientation, high resolution, natural expression)

Showreel or clips (optional: 1–2 minutes of best moments)

Promotional material:

Social media

Press release draft

Digital poster created in Canva

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A 10-minute presentation reflecting on your process and outcomes.

Content ideas:

What you set out to achieve

How research informed your practice

What you learned about professional standards

How your confidence and skill set have grown

What you would improve or explore next

Visual Aids:

PowerPoint with short clips, photos, and key quotes

Include your creative influences (Berry, Linklater, Sondheim, etc.)

End with a reflection slide linking to your professional goals (“Next Steps: Apply for auditions / Level 6 progression / Build showreel”).

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You can write or voice record the following points (aim for 500 words)

Evaluate the skills you have developed over this unit

What areas do you still need to develop

How can these help towards your career goal

What is your one year plan

What is your two year plan

what is your five year plan

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Combine all evidence in a single, clearly structured digital portfolio:

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Combine all evidence in a single, clearly structured digital portfolio:

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PowerPoint

Clear section headings (Vocal | Musical Theatre | Research | Reflection | Professional Practice)

Embedded videos or QR codes

Harvard referencing for research sources

Word count or page guide: approx. 3,000–4,000 words total equivalent

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To push beyond the standard brief:

Experiment with multimedia (add 360 camera, voice layering, or projection work).

Compare two contrasting vocal styles (e.g., Shakespeare vs. Radio Ad).

Include feedback from a real audience or visiting professional.

Create a short behind-the-scenes documentary video of your rehearsal journey.

Write a short self-marketing plan outlining next career steps (e.g., applying for Spotlight, joining Equity, audition preparation).

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Assessment 1: Digital Portfolio Guide & Checklist

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Assessment 1: Digital Portfolio Guide & Checklist

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Weighting: 80%

Format: Digital portfolio (visual + written)

Focus: Exploration, experimentation, reflection, final performance excerpt + 500-word justification or 10-minute presentation

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Purpose: Establish your artistic identity and aims.

What to submit

- 200–300 word written statement

Content requirements

Include:

Who you are as a developing artist

Your interest in immersive theatre

Themes / emotions you want to explore

Initial influences (e.g., Punchdrunk, Abramović)

Intended audience experience (What should they feel? Do?)

What skills you want to develop

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Do this to add professional excellence:

Demonstrate clear artistic voice (not generic)

Refer to specific immersive concepts (intimacy, proximity, agency)

Reference at least two practitioners or movements

Mention how you will measure artistic success

Link intentions to industry context or contemporary theatre issues

Higher level example thinking:

You identify a strategic creative vision, supported by practitioner influence, and articulate how audience experience will shape your artistic choices.

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What You Must Submit

Research on minimum 4 practitioners- 3 immersive / devised theatre practitioners + 1 traditional theatre practitioner

Length- Equivalent of 500–1000 words total, or 4–6 slides per practitioner, or 10 minutes of a recorded presentation

Practitioners You Could Choose From for Immersive/ devised

Punchdrunk

Marina Abramović

Complicité

Frantic Assembly

Blast Theory

Ontroerend Goed

Eliza Sanders / DANCE IMMERSIVE artists

Rift

DreamThinkSpeak

Traditional Theatre / Theory

Stanislavski

Brecht

Artaud

Grotowski

Boal

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Required Structure for Each Practitioner

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Required Structure for Each Practitioner

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For each practitioner, include:

1️⃣ Who they are

Name, background, why significant

Key productions / works

2️⃣ Key artistic ideas

Discuss concepts such as:

Audience role (passive/active/agent)

Use of space (sites, rooms, environments)

Sensory design (lighting, sound, smell, interaction)

Technology integration

Movement & voice approach

3️⃣ Techniques they use

Example phrases students should use:

Proxemics

Immersive dramaturgy

Promenade structure

Non-linear narrative

Audience agency

Sensory scoring

Task-based movement

Ritual and presence

4️⃣ Key influences & context

Where their ideas come from — e.g., political theatre, performance art, psychophysical training, digital culture.

5️⃣ Connection to your work

The most important part

Explain:

What you will borrow and try

What you won’t use and why

How this shapes your experiments

Use examples, e.g.:

Punchdrunk inspired my use of audience-led pathways and hidden spaces. Instead of realistic character scenes, I will test non-verbal movement sequences and fragmented soundscapes.

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At the end, include:

What I will use

e.g., Atmospheric lighting, audience proximity, physical tasks

What I will avoid

e.g., Highly confrontational methods, endurance-based work

How this research will appear in my experiments

e.g., Trial of 1:1 whispered text exchange
e.g., Movement-led exploration of curiosity vs fear

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✅ Reference multiple sources (not Wikipedia)

✅ Use specialist terminology confidently

✅ Compare practitioners (not just describe them)

✅ Critically analyse — What works? What doesn’t?

✅ Link every idea to your creative practice

✅ Include quotes + Harvard references

✅ Show original thinking, insight and reflection

✅ Demonstrate influence + innovation, not imitation

Distinction example standard:

“While Abramović’s durational presence inspires my interest in stillness and gaze, I will adapt this into short-form micro-moments of connection instead of endurance-based practice, to suit my thematic focus on fleeting intimacy.”

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Purpose: Evidence progression and reflective practice.

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Purpose: Evidence progression and reflective practice.

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What to submit

You must submit a copy of the pitch

Minimum 4 weekly logs

Each including:

Practical tasks completed

Changes to ideas

Feedback received

Problem-solving evidence

Images/video

Next steps plan

Job role evidence

To achieve a Higher grade

Provide consistently detailed reflections

Use reflective models (Gibbs, Schön, Kolb)

Show creative challenges + solutions

Justify decisions using creative language & research

Demonstrate independent development (beyond class tasks)

Distinction example thinking:

Your logs show evolution, critical thinking, and proactive professional practice.

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Video of final performance

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Short 50–100 word piece summary

Audience experience clearly designed and intentional

Integration of multiple theatrical elements

(space, sound, lighting, sensory detail)

Sophisticated physical or vocal performance choices

Strong connection to immersive theory or practitioner influences

Evidence of polish & professionalism in presentation

Distinction example thinking:

Your work demonstrates refined creative control, audience awareness, and stylistic coherence.

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Task 5 — Critical Justification (500 words or 10-min talk)

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Task 5 — Critical Justification (500 words or 10-min talk)

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purpose: Explain creative reasoning + theory connection.

✅ What to submit

500-word written analysis or 10-minute verbal presentation

Harvard references

📋 Must include

Artistic aims

Key influences

Audience & space considerations

Reflection on development

What changed & why

Key learning

🌟 To achieve a higher grade

Use academic sources + quotes

Analyse why choices work, not just describe them

Critically evaluate your own process

Compare ideas to practitioner methods

Demonstrate confidence with immersive vocabulary

Distinction example thinking:
Sophisticated reflection with clear theoretical grounding and professional articulation.

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2–3 industry-style documents

(e.g., CV, performer statement, programme note, pitch deck, social media promo)

Higher grade features

Professional tone & layout

Clear branding / artistic identity

Audience-appropriate format

Creative individuality

Industry standards followed

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Illustrated Essay (1,000–1,200 words)

Purpose of this Task

To demonstrate your understanding of how research, theory, and creative practice connect in immersive and devised theatre. You are showing that you can:

• Investigate and analyse performance practices

• Use primary and secondary research

• Evaluate the value and reliability of sources

• Apply research directly to your creative process

• Communicate ideas clearly at HE level

• Use Harvard referencing correctly

This essay builds on your portfolio work and prepares you for Level 5 academic writing.

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