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Physical Staging

This analysis explores the physical staging and its significant effects in Act 2, Scene 7. Key elements such as physical movement, stage directions, tone of voice, and lighting are examined to understand how they reveal character dynamics and transformations, particularly focusing on Rita and Frank’s relationship. By dissecting the opening stage direction and character actions, we uncover how Rita’s entrance and interactions suggest shifts in her character and relationships. This analysis provides insights into effective staging techniques for enhancing dramatic impact.

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Physical Staging

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  1. PhysicalStaging LO: to analyse Act 2, Scene 7 for physical staging and its effects.

  2. Physical Staging Physical movement Stage directions • Physical action: movement • Lighting • Tone of voice • Sound effects

  3. Effects of (Opening) Stage directions • The Opening Stage Direction needs to get to the point. • A few playwrights feel compelled to write paragraphs here, but most tell us only very briefly where we are, who's there, and when it's happening. • (A courtyard. Joan and Larkin surrounded by a pool of light, Joan in a tan trench coat and Larkin in sweater and wool scarf. They are alone as it's possible to be in this business.)

  4. Effects of (Character) Stage directions • Here's what they're good for . . . • Physical action to be done as the line is being spoken: • Action implying the equivalent of a (Pause): • Tone of voice or emotional quality of the line: • Clarifying who the line is said to when more than two characters are on stage: • They describe more than one physical action. • They state what a different character is doing. • (Filling the glass) • (Shaking her head) • (Distraught) • (To Joan) • (Struggling) • (Moving away) • (In the distance, John shakes his head.)

  5. Analysing Act 2, Scene 7 for Physical Staging Stage Direction Effect To reveal a new scene- but also to reveal a new Rita. In direct contrast to how she previously entered. Why? Lighting a cigarette marks a partial return to Rita’s old ways. Why is she revealing him? What has changed in their relationship? Why? What has changed? Normal behaviour? • The lights come up • Rita enters and shuts the door. • She lights a cigarette. • She opens the door to reveal Frank. • He is taken aback at seeing her. • Rita watches him. What about noise here?

  6. Plenary How are you going to use the mark scheme to help you achieve a grade C? What have you learned about Physical Staging?

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