Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts by Amara Oti-Sampson https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce "All action in theatre must have inner justification, be logical, coherent and real."-Constantin Stanislavski en-us 2017-10-11 14:32:15 UTC 2026-02-09 22:04:25 UTC hello@padlet.com What are the origins of naturalistic acting? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/196316562 Naturalism is of European Origin. It developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Russian practitioner, Constantin Stanislavski, hugely influenced naturalistic theatre. He believed in naturalistic performance and invented techniques that you could use to help create this. The social background of naturalistic performance rooted from the class struggle, which was extremely immense during the 19th and 20th century.
 
]]> 2017-10-12 08:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/196316562 What is naturalistic theatre acting? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/196318049 Naturalistic theatre acting is a replica of real life/realistic events and situations reflected through a performance.]]> 2017-10-12 08:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/196318049 What is the intention of this style of theatre? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/196319149 This style of theatre was created to make the audience feel empathetic towards the actor that is performing naturalistically. It was also created to highlight the real life events that were not given enough attention e.g. racism. ]]> 2017-10-12 08:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/196319149 What is the role of a naturalistic theatre director? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/196750301 The role of a naturalistic theatre director is to catch real life moments and incorporate them into the play. They must help the actors get in role and be the character they are. The director usually does warm ups and workshops in order to do this. All these actions help ensure the actors will perform to the best of their ability. ]]> 2017-10-13 10:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/196750301 What directorial skills might be required to create this type of work and why? (Organizational? Managing? Refining performance material? Finding modern links and references? Communication skills?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/197987837 You need to be mature and have very good leadership skills. You must be trusted by your actors and also cater to their needs. All these skills help ensure that your production is performed to a high standard. Having good communication skills is essential for a director because it helps you understand and analyse your actors and evaluate what rolls would be best for them 

]]> 2017-10-17 19:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/197987837 What is the role of a ‘naturalistic theatre’ actor? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/197988805 The role of a naturalistic theatre actor is to act realistically however, the fourth wall should not be broken as it is only acting. Actors should evaluate all aspects of their role and consider Stanislavski's methods about naturalistic theatre.]]> 2017-10-17 19:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/197988805 What vocal skills might this actor need to create this type of work why? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/197997439 Vocal skills are a major factor of acting especially naturalistic theatre. Actors would need to consider many factors of vocal skills e.g. the pace to speak at, their tone of voice, the accent of the character, pitch of voice etc. Vocal skills help create a natural atmosphere. They almost help make emotions 'real'.]]> 2017-10-17 19:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/197997439 What physical skills might be required to create this type of work and why Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198000256 Physical skills such a natural gestures for shock are extremely vital in acting as they help emphasis something if need be. For example if you see something scary to emphasis how scared you are you might run and scream(vocal skill). This helps create a clearer picture for the audience ]]> 2017-10-17 19:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198000256 What is the role of a naturalistic theatre playwright? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198002557 The role of a naturalistic playwright is to create real life/ life like plays e.g.The film 'Goodnight Mr. Tom' is a real life, naturalistic film.Michelle Magorian , the playwright of 'Goodnight Mr.Tom', was trying to bring attention about life during a world war and what life was like for evacuees being taken from their homes and loved ones.]]> 2017-10-17 19:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198002557 What creative skills might be required to create this type of work and why? (Writing scripts? re-composing songs? Communication skills?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198016729 In order to be a good playwright you would have to have quite an advanced imagination. When writing scripts you must consider 3 major things: Super objective; Stage action; suspension of disbelief. These methods will help the actors performance. Although you are creating natural, real life plays you should think outside of the box and be creative with your ideas still keeping them naturalistic.]]> 2017-10-17 20:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198016729 What approach (es) might a director take to create performance material/work for this acting style and why? (Warm ups? Mental preparation? Research? Practical workshop? Practical exercises? Devising? Improvisations? Discussions? Written accounts? Choreographing? Directing? Stimulus to generate ideas?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198024652 A director usually would make his actors do a professional read up of the performance before anything else. This helps them to determine the most suitable role for his actors. Also it assists the director in finding out if all actors are comfortable with their roles. The director may run workshops based of the performance to help the actors get a better understanding of the play.  ]]> 2017-10-17 20:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198024652 What approach (es) might an actor take to create performance material/work for this acting style and why? (Warm ups? Research? Practical workshop? Practical exercises? Devising? Improvisations? Discussions? Written accounts? Choreographing? Directing?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198024802 The actor would take a number of approaches to ensure they are performing their character to the best of their ability. They might use Stanislavski's super objective method to 'get to know' their character. They could watch reenacts of the performance. They may read up on the background of the performance or the purpose of the performance. For example somebody performing as Christopher from 'The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time' might research asperger syndrome to get a better understanding of him. ]]> 2017-10-17 20:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198024802 Naturalism Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198835635 2017-10-19 18:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/198835635 Goodnight Mr.Tom Evaluation Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/211474239 2017-11-29 16:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/211474239 The Seagull Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/211748052 The seagull is a mind blowing play written by Anton Chekhov. A play about a young and passionate boy named Konstantin(named after Konstantin Stanislavski) who's dream is to create a new type of theatre. His main super-objective is his mother Irina. She doesn't agree or understand his dreams and aspirations and is unconsciously tries to ruin them. The play has a tragic ending with Konstantin committing suicide because when he needs his mother, Irina, she leaves him in an act of resentfulness and anger.]]> 2017-11-30 09:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/211748052 Konstantin Stanislavski facebook page H/W Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/212215310 2017-12-01 11:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/212215310 Baseline Skills Audit Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/212748390 2017-12-04 09:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/212748390 Physical Theatre Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/212757061 2017-12-04 09:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/212757061 In your own words, what is ‘Physical’ theatre? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/212757808 Physical theatre is the study of the body language and dynamics through theatre and acting. It also adopts some elements of naturalistic acting. It puts an emphasis on Physical theatre can be used to emphasis a story or portray it differently to an audience. The video below is a good use of physical theatre as its a book being performed as a play about a young boy with Asperger's syndrome who finds it hard to communicate verbally.]]> 2017-12-04 09:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/212757808 Goodnight Mr.Tom assessment Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/213753800 Over a course of about 2 months we studied, analysed and understood the topic naturalism. Throughout the 2 months we performed studied a naturalistic play called Goodnight Mr.Tom. Goodnight Mr.Tom is a play about a young boy named William who is an evacuee from London. He gets sent to a host family in the countryside however, the man he stays with is mourning the death of his wife and son. When William gets to Mr.Tom's, house he is nervous and scared as he gets abused by his catholic mother in London. Mr.Toms objective is to gain trust and build a trustworthy relationship with William. His main super-objective is the fact that William is abused and therefore has trust issues. Towards the end of the scene William becomes more trusting towards Mr.Tom.]]> 2017-12-06 15:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/213753800 Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/213794681











































 



























































]]> 2017-12-06 16:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/213794681 What are the origins? How and why? (Practitioner? Historical? Social background?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/220248803 Jean Soubeyran was a french director, actor, choreographer, professor and author. He spent most of his life in Germany working on modern pantomime. Throughout the 1950s he began to give lectures about modern theatre and pantomime. As the years have progressed other influences such as Günter Titt, Thomas Stick have studied the concept of modern theatre and pantomime and later on in 2008 it was re-named physical theatre.]]> 2018-01-10 16:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/220248803 What is the creative intention of this style of theatre? (Target audience? Purpose? Goal?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/220533596 The creative intention of this style of theatre is to speak and communicate through movement and body language. It portrays an abstract style of storytelling through the human body. Physical theatre helps the audience feel emotionally attached to the performance will using gestures and physicality ]]> 2018-01-11 11:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/220533596 What is the role of a ‘Physical’ theatre director? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/220536142 The role of a physical theatre director is to ensure that they create complex roles whereby the actors have to communicate through various ways other than speaking. ]]> 2018-01-11 12:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/220536142 What directorial skills might be required to create this type of work and why? (Organizational? Managing? Refining performance material? Finding modern links and references? Communication skills?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/222338463 Directors must be able to direct and write suitable yet complex plays. They should listen and discuss the actors ideas. Directors create warm ups that will work as a stimuli for the actors and actresses. They can do activities such as Round-By-Through or blind lead. These warm-ups build trust and help actors analyse and study their physicality.  ]]> 2018-01-18 09:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/222338463 What is the role of a ‘Physical Theatre’ actor? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/222338609 The role of a physical theatre actor or actress is to allow their body to do create a dialogue between them and the audience. Similarly to naturalism the 4th wall is not to be broken at any time. Actors/actresses should analyse their role and think about what warm ups could help with their body confidence and help things they can do with their body that helps with the performance. You could practice lifts and do warm ups that gain trust.]]> 2018-01-18 09:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/222338609 What vocal skills might this actor need to create this style of work and why? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/222338712 You will use a a few vocal skills in physical theatre such as the pace and tone of their voice. The accent and type of voice your character has, has a very important role when acting. An example of this is if a characters line is "What are you doing here!" If this is said with a monotone and deep voice it comes across as rude whereas, if someone with a high-pitched, soprano voice says the exact same sentence, it makes us feel the character is shocked and surprised.]]> 2018-01-18 09:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/222338712 What physical skills might be required to create this style of work and why? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224233442 2018-01-24 14:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224233442 What interpretative skills might be required to create this style of work and why? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224233659 2018-01-24 14:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224233659 What is the role of a Physical theatre choreographer? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224233921 A physical theatre choreographer usually considers contemporary dance styles to incorporate in the performance as it is a genre of dance that has a lot of emotional effect. An example of this is lyrical contemporary dance. ]]> 2018-01-24 14:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224233921 What creative skills might be required to create this type of work and why? (Writing scripts? re-composing songs? Communication skills?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224234124 There a many creative skills to consider in physical theatre. A hugely important skill is adaptability. You have to come out of your comfort zone when exploring physical theatre as it is 'physical'. ]]> 2018-01-24 14:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224234124 What approach (es) might a choreographer take to create performance material/work for this acting style and why? (Warm ups? Mental preparation? Research? Practical workshop? Practical exercises? Devising? Improvisations? Discussions? Written accounts? Choreographing? Directing? Stimulus to generate ideas?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224235147 2018-01-24 14:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224235147 What approach (es) might an actor take to create performance material/work for this acting style and why? (Warm ups? Research? Practical workshop? Practical exercises? Devising? Improvisations? Discussions? Written accounts? Choreographing? Directing?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224235354 2018-01-24 14:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224235354 Frantic Assembly facebook page H/W Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224242013 2018-01-24 14:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224242013 Epic Theatre Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224271594 2018-01-24 15:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224271594 Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224278572







































































































]]> 2018-01-24 15:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/224278572 Bertolt Brecht Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227306038 Bertolt Brecht was a German theatre practitioner. Most of his work was inspired and written during World war 2. World war 2 impacted Brecht to create epic theatre as he wanted to inform the audience and the public about what was happening in Germany and the war. Brecht was extremely passionate about politics so he informed society through theatre. Many of Brecht's plays were based upon controversial topics going on in Germany like the holocaust and this got him in a lot of trouble. Brecht was exiled in 1941 and he lived in Hollywood, California for 7 years. Before returning back to Germany.]]> 2018-02-01 22:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227306038 Creative Intention Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227310712 The creative intention of epic theatre is to ensure that the audience does not become emotionally attached to the performance or the actors.
Many of Brecht's plays were based on social class and the appalling divide between the upper, middle and working class people. Brecht believed that theatre created an 'illusion' which was almost thieving the knowledge of the audience and selling them lies. He was completely against naturalistic acting although some may argue that portraying real life issues through a play has elements of naturalistic acting. ]]> 2018-02-01 22:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227310712 Berliner Ensemble Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227311957 The Berliner Ensemble is a theatre company that was founded by Brecht in 1949. He created it shortly after he had returned from being exiled. It still stands today in the East or Berlin.]]> 2018-02-01 22:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227311957 What is 'Epic Theatre' Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227419190 In my own words, epic theatre is theatre that intends to inform and educate the audience. Brecht used alienation (also known as the 'v' effect) techniques such as breaking the 4th wall, this makes sure they are gaining knowledge and stimulating their brains throughout the performance. ]]> 2018-02-02 10:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227419190 What is the role of an Epic Theatre actor ? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227421354 An epic theatre actor shouldn't 'become' their character in the context that they shouldn't feel any type of emotion or attachment towards the character. A naturalistic actor, specifically doing method acting, would eat, sleep and breath their character. Some would go as far as living as their character outside of working hours. Epic theatre actors would do the complete opposite as Brecht believed this would tarnish the objective of the play which was to inform and educate.]]> 2018-02-02 10:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227421354 Round-By-Through Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227441625 Round-by-through is a physical theatre warm up that ]]> 2018-02-02 11:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227441625 What is the role of an ‘Epic’ theatre director? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227708090 An epic theatre director should consider current issues and create appropriate plays or put a contemporary twist on an existing play. They should ensure actors don't become emotionally attached to their character and this can be done by making them use skills such as 3rd person narration or narrating stage direction.]]> 2018-02-03 01:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/227708090 What directorial skills might be required to create this type of work? (Organizational? Managing? Refining performance material? Finding modern links and references? Communication skills?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/228014160 2018-02-05 09:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/228014160 What vocal skills might this actor need to create this style of work? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/228018822 Since Brecht didn't want his audience to become emotionally attached to the actors or the performance, many of the actors would be multi-rolling and split-rolling so that when the audience begin to get attached the person changes . Vocal skills are essential for multi-rolling as your voice or accent may change depending on the character you are play. Brecht liked his stage directions to be narrated and so the narrator should have a loud and confident voice. They should change there tone of voice at different times of the play for example, if there is a part of the play full of tension and suspense, the narrator should use things such as pauses and emphasis in their tone/voice to inform the audience something bad is going to happen.]]> 2018-02-05 09:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/228018822 Epic Theatre Facebook page H/W Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/229114873 2018-02-07 14:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/229114873 What physical skills might be required to create this style of work and why? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244885891 Brecht loved to inform the audience about a certain character through physicality. One of breaks many techniques was gestus. Gestus is a clear movement of gesture used by a particular character or characters that catches a moment or gives away a characters attitude instead of the audience diving into the emotional aspect of the play. Brecht also used spass ans a technique to disconnect the audience form the play. Spass literally means 'fun' in German. Brecht believed that whilst laughing and having fun your were also thinking. An example of this may be in a serious play the topic of rape is being discussed all of a sudden, the rape victim begins to dance and play happy uplifting music. ]]> 2018-03-22 09:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244885891 What is the role of an Epic theatre playwright? Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244888468 The role of an epic theatre playwright is to ensure the play they have written adopts all/most Brechtian techniques. Their play should have parts of narration and stage direction in order for the actors to execute the play in an epic theatre style. ]]> 2018-03-22 09:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244888468 What creative skills might be required to create this type of work and why? (Writing scripts? re-composing songs Communication skills?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244888645 2018-03-22 09:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244888645 The Caucasian Chalk Circle Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244888852 2018-03-22 09:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244888852 What approach (es) might a director take to create performance material/work for this acting style and why? (Warm ups? Mental preparation? Research? Practical workshop? Practical exercises? Devising? Improvisations? Discussions? Written accounts? Choreographing? Directing? Stimulus to generate ideas?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244890839 2018-03-22 09:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244890839 What approach (es) might an actor take to create performance material/work for this acting style and why? (Warm ups? Research? Practical workshop? Practical exercises? Devising? Improvisations? Discussions? Written accounts? Choreographing? Directing?) Amara_167 https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244892239 2018-03-22 09:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Amara_167/1twumwmto0ce/wish/244892239