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Year 7 Drama
Terms needed in your written reflection for Drama
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tableaux | A freeze frame held for 1 to 2 seconds using a group of performers. |
| Offer | To actively suggest an idea or prompt in a performance or during rehearsal. |
| Accept | To enthusiastically respond and act on peoples suggestions. |
| Extend | To add to an idea that is offered in rehearsal or performance. |
| Improvisation | To make up a performance on the spot. |
| Role | Verbs and Adjectives meaning the actions and characteristics you will be presenting on stage - e.g. Aggressively. |
| Character | The noun/s that identifies the person you're depicting on stage. e.g. Old Lady. Captain of the Team. |
| Tension | The feeling of unease or discomfort that can be created through a complication or problem in a performance. |
| Blocking | The act of organising the placement and movement of performers on the stage. |
| Stage Directions | Centre, Up, Down, Right, Left positions. |
| Mime | To act out full scenes without sound or props. Big movements. |
| Gesture | Physical movements to used to give directions or communicate without sounds. More subtle movements. |
| Block | To ignore an offer/ reject an offer. |