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PHYSICAL THEATRE

TASKS:

  1. Write the date and title in your book 

  2. DO IT NOW: What do you think physical theatre is? CHALLENGE: Can you remember when it was first formed? 

  3. DV8 are physical theatre practitioners (someone who practices a particular style of theatre) - watch this video of their work to get a better idea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvctLx8H8xs

  4. TASK: Use a chair to create a sequence of moves similar to the ones that DV8 use. Use the monologue below to help give you context about your character and where you are. CHALLENGE: Include the monologue below by speaking it as well as movements. 

  5. Film your work and send it to your teacher for reward points. 

Physical Theatre: Other Projects

Alright class! Listen up! Because of last weeks’ “events,” we are going to try this again. Everyone get out your pencils. And no throwing them this time! Jane, put that phone away! I will not hesitate to take it! Shawn, stop trying to light Cindy’s hair on fire! There is barely any left from last time! Jason! Don’t you dare throw that chair out the window! Jaaasssooon… Jason! Ugh! you guys are worse today than yesterday, and now I have to replace that window! I am calling green team! (picks up phone) Hello Mrs John? We need you in the Drama classroom. What do you mean you are busy? There’s no way PE are worse than these kids. oh…oh… They did that? Oh well, I hope Miss Newman recovers. Okay class, new test! We are going to see how good you are at staying quiet... starrrtinnngggg NOW!

Physical Theatre: Body

DO IT NOW TASK ANSWERS: Physical Theatre is a form of theatre whereby performers use their body to create set, furniture and props. 

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CHALLENGE: 1960's

Physical Theatre: Text
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