1  Was pushing Ricky off the cliff premeditated? 

It is possible. The presence of the padlock and the choice of location indicate that Marco thought ahead of time about confronting Ricky in an intense way. Even if he did not plan to push him, there was an intention for a physical or emotional confrontation. 

2. If not, where did Marco get the padlock from? 

 If it wasn't premeditated, the padlock may have been an object that Marco already had for another reason — perhaps as part of the camp or something symbolic. But the simple fact that he had this object with him reinforces the idea of some level of preparation. 

3. Did Marco want to scare Ricky, without intending to kill him?  

It is quite possible. Marco may have acted on impulse, wanting only to scare Ricky to regain control of the situation or his own dignity, without being aware of the real danger of what he was doing. 

4. Maybe Marco wants to vent, and sees Ricky as his main rival  

Yes, it could be. Ricky represents an emotional threat to Marco — whether because he is more accepted, more respected, or because he witnessed something embarrassing. Standing up to Ricky is a way for Marco to try to regain his voice or his place in the group. 

5. Does Marco want to be part of the group again? 

Most likely. He seems isolated and resentful, and this extreme attitude may be a distorted way of seeking attention or proving his worth to the group. It may be a plea for acceptance disguised as aggression. 

6. Is Ricky Marco's main obstacle? 

Yes. Marco may see Ricky as someone who is preventing him from regaining his place in the group — whether because he has more leadership, more self-confidence, or because he knows something that could embarrass him. 

7. Is Marco just trying to silence Ricky?  

It’s possible. If Ricky knows something shameful, Marco may be trying to make sure it doesn’t get out—not necessarily out of malice, but out of fear and shame. 

8. Is he testing the group to see if they’ll rescue Ricky?  

This brings up an interesting psychological layer. Maybe Marco wants to see how much the group cares about Ricky, or how they would react when faced with real danger. It could be an unconscious way of seeking justice, attention, or proving something about their loyalty. 

9. Is Marco acting out because of the humiliation of being found half-naked, which is terrible for a teenager? 

Absolutely. This type of shame is extremely prominent in adolescence. Marco probably feels that his masculinity or dignity has been hurt, and he acts out as a way to try to compensate for this humiliation with power or control. 

10. At the beginning of the play, Ricky drags Marco into his sleeping bag; is this revenge? 

It could be interpreted as symbolic revenge. Even if Ricky's act was a joke or something normal within the group dynamic, Marco may have seen it as public humiliation and is now retaliating — not with the same lightness, but with pent-up anger. 

Hannah Hauer-King is a British-American theatre director who’s super into putting on plays that highlight women’s stories and LGBTQ+ voices. She co-founded Damsel Productions, a theatre company that’s all about having women in creative roles (like director, writer, designer — all of it!).

She studied Theatre and… Theology (yep, religion 😮) in the US, then moved to London and started working at Soho Theatre as an assistant director. Since then, she’s been doing a ton of cool stuff in theatre.

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🎭 Where has she worked?

She’s worked with a bunch of well-known theatres around London, like:

• Damsel Productions (her own company!)

• Soho Theatre

• Southwark Playhouse

• Theatre503

• Kiln Theatre

• Shakespeare’s Globe 🌍 (yes, that one!)

• National Theatre Studio (she was a resident director there)

• And also places like Park Theatre and Arcola Theatre.

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💡 What is she known for?

She’s known for directing bold plays that focus on women’s perspectives and LGBTQ+ themes. Some of her standout plays include:

• Dry Land (first Damsel production)

• Fury (a modern take on the Medea myth)

• The Funeral Director

• Grotty

• The Amber Trap

• The Swell

• The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs 🌈

She also worked as assistant director on big productions like Fiddler on the Roof and Romeo & Juliet.

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🏆 What awards has she won?

• Her company Damsel Productions was nominated for an Olivier Award, which is basically the UK’s version of the Oscars for theatre.

• The play The Swell, which she directed, was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre at the 2024 Oliviers.

• She also directed The Brief Life and Mysterious Death of Boris III, which won an Offie Award for Best Ensemble.

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What does this person do?

The costume designer is the one who picks or creates the clothes the characters wear in the play. They think about style, colors, and what fits each character and the mood of the story. The costumes help tell the story without saying anything.

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Important skills

• Knowing how to draw or having good ideas

• Understanding fashion, fabrics, and styles

• Being able to work with other people

• Having creativity and patience

• Solving problems fast, like if a costume rips before the show 😅

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How they work with others

The costume designer talks to the director to understand their vision. They also work with the lighting designer (because lights can change how clothes look on stage) and with the actors, to make sure the costumes fit well and are comfortable.

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Real-life example: Ruth E. Carter

Ruth E. Carter is a famous costume designer who did the costumes for Black Panther. She mixes African clothes with modern styles. She said:

“Costume design is storytelling through clothing.”

She even won an Oscar for her work!

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In the play Kiss, Marry, Push Off Cliff

The costume designer would help show who’s who just by what they’re wearing:

• The one you’d kiss might wear something cute, like light pink or blue.

• The one you’d marry might wear something more serious, like a suit or classy clothes.

• The one you’d push off a cliff could have a darker or weirder look.

The costumes help the audience understand the characters right away.

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My opinion

I’m a student, and I think it’s cool how clothes can change a whole character. I like creating stuff and imagining different styles. Being a costume designer seems fun, even if it’s a bit of work. I think I could do well in that role

Enid Blyton was a super famous British author who wrote tons of children’s books. She was born on August 11, 1897 in London and died in 1968. She wrote adventure stories, school stories, fairy tales, mysteries — basically, everything kids love to read.

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📚 What Did She Write?

Some of her most famous series are:

• The Famous Five

• The Secret Seven

• Malory Towers

• The Faraway Tree

• Noddy (for younger kids)

She actually wrote over 600 million books, and they’ve been translated into about 90 languages! That’s wild 😱

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👀 A Bit About Her Life

Before becoming a full-time writer, Enid Blyton was a teacher. She loved kids and storytelling. She had two daughters, and she used to write so much — like, dozens of books a year.

But not everything was perfect. Later on, some people said her books had racist or sexist stuff, especially the older editions. Some of her books were changed or edited because of that.

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🎭 Why Does She Matter in the Play?

In the play we’re doing, there’s a reference to Enid Blyton — probably because her stories are all about adventure, friendship, and imagination. She kind of created a whole world that many kids grew up with. So even if her books are old, a lot of people still know her name.

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📝 In Summary (like for real)

• Enid Blyton = author from the UK

• Wrote Famous Five, Secret Seven, and more

• Sold over 600 million books

• Was loved by kids but also criticized for outdated stuff

• Her stories are still part of childhood for lots of people

My name is Alysha, I'm 18 years old and, to be honest, I'm still trying to figure out who I am and what I want. I recently finished high school, and everyone seems to be in such a rush to decide what to do next… college, work, life plan. But me? I just wanted a breather.

I've always liked observing things and turning ordinary moments into stories. It doesn't have to be anything too crazy — sometimes, just paying attention to people is enough material. Telling stories has become my way of connecting, of escaping a little too. Like, as I tell stories, I also understand better what I feel.

When my best friend invited me to this camp, I accepted without thinking twice. I didn't know exactly what to expect, but I knew I needed to get away, to get away from everything for a while. I brought my notebook, as always, because I never know when an idea will come to me. Maybe I'm not looking for a story to tell… maybe I'm just waiting to live one worth remembering.

✅ 1. What Are “Practical Skills” in Theatre?

Practical skills are basically the tools we use in theatre to actually perform. It’s not just about memorizing lines — it’s everything that helps bring a character to life on stage.

Examples:

• Voice (speaking clearly, loudly, changing tone)

• Movement (how you walk, move, express with your body)

• Improvisation (when something goes wrong and you keep the scene going)

• Characterisation (really becoming the character, with mannerisms and all)

• Use of space (knowing where you are on stage, not just standing still)

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✅ 2. Why Are These Skills Important?

Without these skills, the performance just doesn’t work. Like:

• If you don’t know how to use your voice, people won’t hear you.

• If you don’t move well, you look stiff or awkward.

• Improvisation saves the day when someone messes up (and someone always does lol).

• Characterisation makes the audience believe you’re actually the character.

During rehearsals, these skills help you build the scene. On stage, they make the show fun to watch and more natural.

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✅ 3. Real-Life Example 🎬

A really good example is Andrew Scott in the play Vanya (yep, the hot priest from Fleabag 😅).

• He plays a bunch of different characters all by himself, without costume changes or anything.

• He changes his voice, walk, and facial expressions, and we can totally tell which character he’s being.

• He also uses the stage space really well, which keeps the performance interesting the whole time.

If he didn’t have strong practical skills, that play just wouldn’t work at all.

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✅ 4. My Reflection 🎭

I think I’ve improved a lot in voice and use of space. I’ve learned how to speak louder without shouting, and I pay more attention to how I move on stage.

My biggest strength right now is characterisation. I like getting into the character’s head and figuring out how they talk, move, and react.

But I still want to get better at improvisation, because if someone forgets a line, I sometimes freeze. My goal is to be able to keep the scene going smoothly, even when something goes wrong

🏔️ Dyatlov Pass Incident - Research

Okay, so… the Dyatlov Pass Incident is a SUPER weird case that happened in 1959 in Russia, in the Ural Mountains. A group of nine experienced students went on a snow hiking trip and… never came back. When their bodies were found, it looked like something out of a horror movie. 😨

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🏕️ What happened?

• The group set up camp on a mountain called Kholat Syakhl (which literally means “Mountain of the Dead”—bad vibes already 😅).

• A few days later, rescue teams found their tent slashed open from the inside, like they ran out in a panic.

• Some of them were found barefoot, with no jackets, in the middle of the snow, in -30°C weather.

• A few bodies had broken bones, crushed skulls, and one of the women was missing her tongue and eyes (WHAT even 😬).

• Oh—and some of their clothes had traces of radiation. Like, what??

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🤔 Theories (and yes, aliens are one of them)

No one really knows what happened, but here are some of the theories:

• Avalanche – maybe they thought one was coming and ran, but experts say the slope wasn’t steep enough.

• Secret military experiments – some people think they accidentally saw something they weren’t supposed to.

• Infrasound – a creepy wind sound that can mess with your brain and cause panic.

• Hypothermia + confusion – extreme cold can make you act weird, like taking off your clothes even if you’re freezing.

• Yeti, aliens, weird forest creatures – yep, people actually said this too lol. But there’s no proof.

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🧠 So… what do we know?

Even after decades, no one has a solid answer. In 2020, the Russian government said it was an avalanche, but most people still aren’t buying it. So yeah, it’s still a total mystery.

Does the title reflect the play and why?

Yes! The title Kiss Marry Push Off Cliff sounds like a game friends play, but it also represents the difficult decisions the characters have to make about relationships, feelings, and figuring out who they really are. Even though it sounds playful, the title hints that there are serious conflicts and choices behind the camping trip.

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2. Characters and Performance 🎭🌟

Name: Alysha 🧑‍🎤

What does she want? (Goal) 🎯

Alysha wants to connect with her friend and enjoy the trip by having adventures and telling stories. She wants to create special memories and maybe escape a bit from everyday life.

What gets in her way? (Obstacle) 🚧

Tension between the friends, possible secrets or unresolved feelings, and the fear of ruining the friendship. Maybe her friend isn’t as excited about the trip, which makes things feel a bit awkward.

How would you act this character? (Body, voice, energy) 🎤💪

Alysha would be energetic and expressive, using lots of gestures when telling stories. Her voice would change depending on the story — dramatic, funny, or mysterious. Her body language would be lively, but in more emotional moments, she would show insecurity by becoming more reserved or hesitant.

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Planning and Production Task

The scene where the friends argue or reveal something important.

What is the mood in that moment?

Tense and emotional 😬💔 — it feels like something that’s been hidden finally comes out. It’s a moment that could change the friendship.

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3. Style and Staging 🎨🎭

A. Style

Is the play: Realistic with stylised elements. 🌲✨

Even though the situation (friends on a camping trip) is realistic, the way the characters express themselves — telling stories, exaggerating emotions, or imagining scenes — gives the play a more theatrical and creative tone.

Does it include monologues or talking to the audience?

Yes! There could be moments where characters speak directly to the audience or imagine exaggerated situations, which adds a creative touch.

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B. Staging

Simple or detailed set?

A simple set that represents nature (trees, a tent, a campfire) 🍃🏕️, with symbolic props.

Lighting and sound:

Warm lighting for happy moments and colder or dramatic lighting for tension. Forest sounds like birds, wind, or soft music to help build the mood.

Overall mood of the play:

A mix between light and intense — it starts out fun, but becomes deeper and more emotional. 🎉➡️🌌

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4. Your Thoughts 💭✍️

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What did I find interesting or surprising?

I found it surprising how something as simple as a camping trip can reveal such deep emotions. The play shows that even in friendships, there can be hidden conflicts and hard decisions. I liked how the story balances light moments with emotional ones.

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5. Creative Task 🎨✨

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Moodboard:

Suggestions to include:

• Colours: Moss green, dark blue, earthy tones (to represent nature and introspection).

• Costumes: Casual camping clothes — hoodies, jackets, boots.

• Feelings: Joy, nostalgia, tension, surprise.

• Set ideas: A forest with stylised trees, a central campfire, backpacks.

• Key themes: Friendship, choice, personal growth, communication.

From that point on, the group begins to quietly unravel. What was once camaraderie turns into suspicion. Small secrets start to weigh heavily. Alliances shift, and what was once certain becomes uncertain.

Even as the scenery remains unchanged — trees, trails, open skies — something in the air feels distorted, as if logic itself has tilted slightly. The forest, once a backdrop for escape, becomes a dark mirror where each must confront who they are, who they pretend to be… and how far they’re willing to go to belong.

🎯 Objectives

• Understand how the play deals with sexuality and attraction.

• See how drugs and alcohol affect the characters and the plot.

• Connect these topics to real-life situations and maybe even our own experiences.

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💖 Sexuality & Attraction

These themes come up when characters feel desire, get confused about who they like, or deal with insecurities. There might be romantic tension, jealousy, or that “do they like me back?” vibe.

👉 Things to think about:

• Is someone discovering their sexuality?

• Is anyone in love with the “wrong” person?

• How does that change how they treat each other?

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🍷💊 Drugs & Alcohol

These usually show up when characters are trying to escape something, let go, or make bad choices. It often shows a more emotional, vulnerable side of them.

👉 Good questions:

• Who uses it? And why?

• What happens after? Does it make things better or worse?

• Does it mess up friendships or help people open up?

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🤝 Friendship

When characters are young and in a different setting (like a campsite), friendships get intense. There can be bonding, drama, fights, and making up.

👉 Think about:

• Who are the true friends?

• Is there betrayal or broken trust?

• How do the friendships change during the story?

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🏕️ Camping

Camping changes everything. No adults, no routine — people act differently. It’s a place where characters can feel free… or totally out of control.

👉 Ask yourself:

• Does the setting change how people behave?

• Is it more freedom or more chaos?

• What does the campsite mean to them?

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🍻 Alcohol

Yep, it deserves its own section. Drinking can totally shift a scene — either into chaos or into truth. It might cause fights or make someone finally speak their mind.

👉 Pay attention to:

• Who drinks and when?

• Does alcohol make someone reveal their real feelings?

• Does it help or hurt their relationships?

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🌍 Real-Life Connection

All of this happens offstage too.

• People figuring out who they are and who they like.

• Friendships being tested.

• Moments when someone drinks or uses something to escape problems.

👉 Have you seen this in movies, shows — or even real life? That can help you understand the play better.

📌 Basic Information

• Name: Alysha

• Age: 18

• Gender: Female

• Date of Birth: 14 October 2006

• Nationality or Ethnicity: Brazilian

👀 Physical Appearance

• Height: 1.65m

• Build: Slender with a relaxed, casual posture

• Hair Color and Style: Dark brown, long and wavy, usually in a loose ponytail

• Eye Color: Hazel

• Distinguishing Features: A small scar above her left eyebrow (from childhood)

🧩 Background

• Place of Birth: Recife, Brazil

• Family Background: Lives with her mother and younger brother. Father left when she was 10.

• Education: Finished high school; took a gap year before deciding what to study

• Early Life Experiences: Grew up listening to her grandmother’s stories; this shaped her love for storytelling and imagination.

💬 Personality Traits

• In a few words: Creative, curious, slightly dramatic, warm-hearted, and stubborn

• Strengths: Great communicator, empathetic, thinks fast in emotional situations

• Weaknesses: Overthinks things, sometimes avoids conflict, holds grudges

• Quirks or Habits: Twirls a strand of hair when nervous; loves collecting random objects from nature (stones, leaves, etc.)

🎯 Motivations and Goals

• What motivates her: Wants to feel understood and seen; she tells stories to connect and heal

• Short-term Goal: Make the most of the camping trip with her best friend

• Long-term Goal: Figure out who she really is and what she wants from life

🎭 Role in the Drama

• Character Type: Protagonist

• Her Role in the Plot: She’s the emotional core of the group. Her personal growth and emotional journey drive the story forward.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Relationships

• Friends: Very close to her best friend (possibly the person she’s camping with)

• Family: Complicated relationship with her mom (protective but distant), very close to her younger brother

• Romantic Interests: Secretly developing feelings for a friend in the group, which causes some tension

• Rivals or Mentors: Has some friction with a group member who constantly challenges her views

🔥 Conflict and Drama-Specific Info

• Central Conflict: She starts the story trying to keep peace between everyone, but realizes she has to stand up for herself and stop hiding behind stories

• Secrets: She’s hiding a past event — a betrayal by someone close that made her stop trusting easily

🗣️ Dialogue and Speech Patterns

• Style: Friendly, expressive, often uses humor to deflect serious topics

• Catchphrases: “Long story short…” (usually before launching into a long story anyway)

👗 Costumes & Appearance Changes

• Initial Look: Casual camping clothes — jeans, hoodie, sneakers

• Change: Ends up with a more rugged look — messy hair, worn-out shoes, small tokens collected during the trip (like a bracelet from a friend). Reflects her emotional transformation

📖 Backstory

• Her father’s sudden disappearance made her crave stability. Since then, she uses stories to cope and feel in control of her emotions. She avoids vulnerability, but this trip challenges that.

💔 Emotional Journey

• Beginning: Guarded, cheerful on the outside but hiding insecurity

• Middle: Conflicted, emotionally overwhelmed, starts clashing with others

• End: Braver, more honest with herself and others, finally feels grounded

😨 Triggers and Vulnerabilities

• Triggers: Feeling ignored or misunderstood, sudden changes in plans, being compared to others

• Fears: Abandonment, not being good enough, letting people down

Dramatic Theatre is a type of theatre that tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end.

The audience watches and connects with the characters and what’s happening.

✅ Key Features:

• Shows real-life situations

• Characters feel like real people

• The story follows a clear order

• The audience just watches, they don’t take part

• It wants the audience to feel emotions

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👥 Two important artists in Dramatic Theatre

1. Konstantin Stanislavski

• Created a new way of acting that feels more real

• Asked actors to think about their character’s feelings

• Helped theatre become more natural, not over the top

➡️ He helped actors act like real people on stage.

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2. Henrik Ibsen

• Wrote plays about real-life problems like marriage and freedom

• His stories showed normal people going through tough times

• He wanted the audience to think about society

➡️ He used theatre to show truths people didn’t want to face.

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📝 Final Summary

• Dramatic Theatre tells real stories

• Stanislavski helped actors be more believable

• Ibsen wrote serious stories with real-life themes

Not to mention that we are a very creative and hard-working people. In Brazil, we have great artists such as: Anita, Chico Buarque, Romero Britto, Pelé, Neymar, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Ayrton Senna, DJ Alok, Carmen Miranda. Here are some of the great Brazilians who have already made history in the world and are still doing so. We are very happy, creative and friendly people.

We like to party a lot and enjoy making new friends and always being together. Here I just talked a little about how beautiful Brazilian culture is and how honored I feel to be able to wear the Brazilian shirt in a performance and speak my language. Also, in the scene where I'm in, it's mentioned that I also speak Italian. For me, it's great to have also spoken my second language. Part of my father's family is Italian, so I can represent these two countries that I love.

Being able to speak Portuguese in my scene made me feel very comfortable and, in my opinion, I was able to express myself better. I'm very happy to be able to speak and represent my two nations.