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Herewith the scope of work for the midyear examinations for Drama. Please read through this thoroughly. Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past exam papers both June and November (only look at work […]

Herewith the scope of work for the midyear examinations for Drama. Please read through this thoroughly. Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past exam papers both June and November (only look at work […]

Herewith the scope of work for the midyear examinations for Drama. Please read through this thoroughly. Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past exam papers both June and November (only look at work […]

Herewith the PAT 2 brief, Physical Theatre Worksheet and JUNE GROUP Exam brief. Please read carefully and speak to Mr Everard or Ms Stronach should you have any questions. The June brief has already been hand out earlier this year. […]

PAT 2 and Mid-year Prac Briefs has arrived! As we have seen in term 1 …to achieve a fully realised character, start your work immediately! See the brief for written and performance due dates. Read these documents carefully on your […]

The following video resources will assist you in your studies and preparation towards your PAT:

PAT 2 and Mid-year Prac Briefs has arrived!  As we have seen in term 1 …to achieve a fully realised character, start your work immediately! See the brief for written and performance due dates. Read these documents carefully on your […]

Herewith the scope of work for the Term 1 Control Test for Drama. Please read through this thoroughly. Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past exam papers both June and November (only look […]

Herewith the scope of work for the Term 1 Control test for Drama. Please read through this thoroughly. Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past exam papers both June and November (only look […]

Herewith the scope of work for the Term 1 Control Test for Drama. Please read through this thoroughly. Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past  papers both June and November (only look at […]

Herewith a list of work to be examined in the upcoming Drama Paper 1 (Theory) on 6 December 2022 previously posted for the trial exams. Please read this document carefully. Use it as a guide to what to study. Make […]

Herewith a list of work to be examined in the upcoming Drama Paper 1 (Theory) on 8 November 2022. Please read this document carefully. Use it as a guide to what to study. Make study notes on each topic. It […]

Herewith a list of work to be examined in the upcoming Drama Paper 1 (Theory) on 2 November 2022. Please read this document carefully. Use it as a guide to what to study. Make study notes on each topic. It […]

Herewith the full list of work to be examined for Dramatic Arts Paper 1 – Trial exam and Final. There are also Study videos to give you an overview of each of the questions in the paper. These videos are […]

Herewith a copy of the work to be completed this term for the term test. This work will also form part of the trial theory paper in September. Copies of the worksheets for the study of Nothing But the Truth […]

Herewith the scope of work for the midyear examinations for Drama.  Please read through this thoroughly.  Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past exam papers both June and November (only look at work […]

Herewith the scope of work for the midyear examinations for Drama.  Please read through this thoroughly.  Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past exam papers both June and November (only look at work […]

Herewith the scope of work for the midyear examinations for Drama.  Please read through this thoroughly.  Draw up a study planner for the work and be sure to practice past exam papers both June and November (only look at work […]

Herewith the PAT 2 brief, Physical Theatre Worksheet and JUNE GROUP Exam brief.  Please read carefully and speak to Mr Everard should you have any questions. The June brief will not be printed. Hint: Begin learning your words today!   […]

Herewith a selection of monologues for you to peruse!  Make your selection…Print a copy to be placed in your journal…begin the analysis of the piece based on the activities in the Grade 10 textbook.  Learn your words this coming week! […]

Herewith old tests papers to consider while studying for the test this term.  Answer the questions based on the Scope of work posted previously.  

Herewith old test questions.  Concentrate specifically on aspects already completed as per the Scope posted previously. There are also questions you can look at on the class notes provided. A copy thereof is also attached:

Herewith the term 1 presentations for your reference:

Herewith PAT 1 brief (already received in class) and the relevant due dates.  Please make sure you plan your work over the coming weeks so as to not be unprepared.

Please see all term 1 PowerPoint presentations:

We are generally asked about ideas for monologues. Naturally in class we have an extensive library of plays, monologue and poem anthologies. Below are a few digital copies of monologues used in the past, HOWEVER THESE ARE NOT THE ONLY […]

As discussed in class, below is the brief for Term 1 written work and PAT 1 performance. Please get yourself into groups of 4-5 members and give this information to Mr Everard by Monday, 31 January. Read the document carefully […]

Please find attached below a selection of Realistic scenes for your perusal.  Read these thoroughly so as to make an informed selection.  Once selected please supply Mr Everard with the following detail: Group member names (4 -5 members depending on […]

As discussed in class, below is the brief for Term 1 written work and PAT 1 performance. Please get yourself into groups of 4-5 members depending on which two scenes you have selected and give this information to Mr Everard […]

Please watch the following video as discussed in class and reflect on the points made.  Specifically think about the story you wish to tell or present to an audience. Write up you thoughts and comments in your journal.

Herewith the PowerPoints for: SA Theatre – focus is mainly on the following key point: Actualising the alternative… The outcome of the Equity Ban in 1964 The launching of the National Arts Councils: Capab, Napac, Pact and Pacofs BCM of […]

Herewith the class PowerPoint which deals with the creation of a Themed Programme in a Workshop Theatre environment:

Herewith the the class PowerPoint as well as the Crash Course Theatre video presentations we watched:

Herewith an interesting documentary on the timeline of development and thinking behind SA Theatre.

Herewith a list of work to be examined in the upcoming Drama Paper 1 (Theory) on 12 November. Please read this document carefully.  Use it as a guide to what to study.  Make study notes on each topic.  It is […]

Herewith a list of work to be examined in the upcoming Drama Paper 1 (Theory) on 23 November. Please read this document carefully.  Use it as a guide to what to study.  Make study notes on each topic.  It is […]

Herewith the final practical exam brief.  Please read carefully and adhere to all instructions. Break a leg!

Herewith the final practical exam brief.  Please read carefully and adhere to all instructions. Break a leg!

This is the last stretch for PAT 3… You should be finalising your staging for your PAT 3 allegorical play – reminder to apply symbolic design and staging to the staging. Even the names of your characters can be symbolic! […]

You are required to begin the study of the chapter on Behind the Scenes: Journey 5 p65-79; Journey 13 p251-263 Over the next three Home Study lessons you should read and summarise these chapter in a new section in your […]

Below is the class PowerPoint for Poor Theatre as well as the notes and a selection of resource videos for your perusal:  

OH THE SYMBOLISM OF IT ALL! You are now en-LIGHT-end as to who the Greeks were and how their theatre practices developed from rituals. We arrive at the end of our studies of Greek Theatre.  As we have noted most […]

Symbolism and Motifs in your practical work and the texts we study are placed there for very pointed reasons.  Aristotle spoke of MUSIC and SPECTACLE in his Poetics.  He explained how both were used in supporting the storytelling idea. The […]

Please remember that this is the movie and not the play.  The ending of the play is also attached below.  As discussed in class, the staging and direction of the characters is not necessarily in keeping with the realistic style […]

You may choose from the following scenes.  Please note that in some instances the full scene has been given.  Cut as appropriate in accordance with the brief given.  Make sure the scene begins and ends appropriately; you do not need […]

Herewith the brief for term 3 as well as the brief for the end of year practical exam.  Please ask your teacher for clarification on any issues you may have in either instance:

Herewith a few videos for you to watch where scenic and costume designers discuss their process for design:

Symbolism and Motifs in your work and the texts we study are placed there for very pointed reasons.  Aristotle spoke of MUSIC and SPECTACLE in his Poetics.  He explained how both were used in supporting the storytelling idea. The playwright, […]

We are almost at the end of our Greek Theatre studies.  Answer these tasks in your notebook under the section on Greek Theatre.  The last few activities related to how the Greeks use of theatre and specifically tragedy to achieve […]

Herewith the brief for PAT 3 in term 3.  The PAT is a group performance which requires you to have an ensemble of 4-6 players.  You are required to use the Workshop Theatre techniques to create an ensemble written allegorical […]

The following documentaries will help you in your research and understanding of the play and its context:

You are required to write an essay on the following topic.  This essay will form part of your term course work. The due date is DAY 7 next week. SOURCE MATERIAL: Many of Shakespeare’s characters recognizably represent a specific humour […]

Herewith a copy of the work to be completed this term for the term test.  This work will also form part of the trial theory paper in September.  There are also copies of the worksheets for the study of Nothing […]

Herewith the brief for the term 3 PAT.  Please note the dates for all formal assessments in the document.

Here are a few videos which will take you behind the scenes to see how the magic of theatre is made!

You will be completing these activities over the next two weeks – this is a very important section which will assist you in designing your practical spaces as well as understanding your choices.  Start by understanding the differences in ancient […]

Let’s get the Greeks done! The traditional theatre masks! An icon of recognised the world over.  These two masks represent two of the original and ancient theatrical genres of TRAGEDY (tragos) and COMEDY (komos or komethia). Read and summarise the […]

Herewith a copy of the June paper as requested:

It’s the last lap… There are a few documents which will follow in quick succession related to term work, the PAT and the test.  None are as important as the work to be examined for the Trial/Final theory papers as […]

Good morning 🌄 welcome to term 3!! Further to our group chat earlier this morning… Today’s home study work for DRAMA is as follows: You are to write a 1 – 2 page self-reflection on your term 2 work that […]

Good morning 🌄 welcome to term 3!! Further to our group chat earlier this morning… Today’s home study work for DRAMA is as follows: You are to write a 1 – 2 page self-reflection on your term 2 work that […]

Good morning 🌄 welcome to term 3!! Further to our group chat earlier this morning… Today’s home study work for DRAMA is as follows: You are to write a 1 – 2 page self-reflection on your term 2 work that […]