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Creative Response 2014

This guide outlines the key elements of drama essential for crafting a compelling performance. Focusing on role, character, tension, and structure, it emphasizes the importance of authenticity in voice, body language, and costume. Effective use of space and creative setting choices are crucial in expanding audience engagement. By mastering the elements of drama, performers can enhance the emotional impact of their stories. This resource aims to support aspiring actors in developing narratives that captivate and resonate with viewers.

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Creative Response 2014

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  1. Creative Response 2014 Drama Performance Guidelines

  2. Elements of Drama • Role & character • Focus • Tension • Time • Place • Situation • Space • Structure • Language • Sound • Movement • Rhythm • Moment • Atmosphere • SymbolsAll work together to create: • Dramatic MeaningWhich results in: • Audience Engagement http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_sc/pdf_doc/drama_710_syllabus.pdf

  3. What Are We Looking For? • Length: 3-5 minutes. Ish. • What is your narrative? • Authenticity of voice, body language & costume • Use of space & set (don’t just use tables and chairs) • Mastery of the elements of drama • Expand our understanding of the themes & issues highlighted in your play • Close is not good enough, but it’s better than nothing.

  4. Narrative • Your story requires tension. • Where is the focus? • “Can I just stage part of the script?” • Well, technically yes, but…

  5. Consider Voice • Variety of intonations • Variety of volumes • Variety of paces • Authenticity of emotion, accent, etc.

  6. Consider Posture • Approaching/warm • Leaning forward in an attentive manner • Withdrawn/cold • Drawing back or turning away • Proud/conceited • Expanded chest, straight back, head held high & raised shoulders • Sad/submissive • Head/eyes downcast, body slumped, shoulders drooping, chest sunken

  7. Consider Gesture • Hands up – surrender, peace • Head nod – agreement, attentive listening, excitement • Head shake – disagreement, disapproval • Hand clap – agreement, excitement • Finger point – directions, accusations • Hand covering mouth – lying • Hand covering face – afraid • Hands clenched – frustration • Hands fiddling – nervous • Fists clenched – angry • Nail-biting - insecure

  8. Consider Costuming & Setting • What space will you use & how? • What props do you need? (minimal is best) • What clothing do you need?

  9. Rationale • Mention your use of dramatic elements • Discuss use of symbolism • Demonstrate you were aware of your dramatic choices, and each choice had an impact

  10. Any Questions? Workshop Your Ideas

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