GROUP DEVISED THEATRE/SCRIPTWRITING
*** BULLIES ***
Written
by C.J. Mullen B.A. Communications (Theatre/Media), Dip.
Ed., Dip. Act.
ORIENTATION:
You are a theatre-in-education group assigned the task of presenting a piece of theatre to an audience of junior students.
Your given topic is: Bullies & Bullying
Your aim is to teach, inform as well as entertain. You must present to the students information about bullying and ways in which they may deal with bullies in a non-violent manner.
This piece may take them of a short play, or single scene or be more abstract -- but you must use it to convey information in a positive way that instructs or teaches something.
You may use songs, poems, short scenes, repetition of key phrases, percussion instruments, mime, illustrated lectures etc.... to get your message across.
Each member of the group must take an active part in the development & performance of the script !!!
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TASK 1) Write a play about bullying that shows junior students how to cope with bullying in a non-violent manner.2) Perform this play to an audience of Yr7 & 8 students3) Keep a log book of notews, research, script ideas, planning and a journal of the process you take.STEPS1) Organise yourself into groups of 4 to 6. 2) Brainstorm all your ideas on this theme. eg people, concepts, scenarios, style of presenation etc..... 3) Research/interview people the topic – use the internet, the booklet provided and any other resources you may find ( songs, poems, pictures, stories, music etc... that relate to bulliying) 4) Make notes about possible scenes, and lines you may use. 5) Improvise possible scenes -- script pieces. (2 Lessons + HWK) 6) Begin to format (structure) the piece – beginning, middle, end, turning point, climax, conflict etc…. 7) Rehearse & refine. 8) Perform to Yr7 & 8 HINTS: * try to repeat key themes & ideas * utilize the skills of each group member * consider your audience (it should be suitable to show either parents or juniors) * variety is the spice of life * try to have a clear structure
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Resources
USE THE WEBSITES LISTED TO ANSWER THE FOCUS QUESTIONS DEFINITION 1) What is bullying? Identify the different type of bullying. TYPES OF PEOPLE 1) Who bullies ? What sort of person bullies? How & why? What are their characteristics? 3) Who are the victims ? What affect can it have on them? SOLUTIONS 1) What are the suggested ways of dealing with bullies? 2) How can schools help? CONSIDER: How does this information
affect the way you play a character???? IE: IF YOU WERE TO PLAY A BULLY, VICTIM OF BULLYING, WHAT PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTICS MIGHT YOU USE TO SHOW THE SORT OF CHARACTER YOU MAY BE? WEBSITES: BULLY NO WAY http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/ Addressing Bullying behaviour - a Vic. Site http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/bullying/index.htm Kids Help Line -- http://www.kidshelp.com.au/INFO7/contents.htm What Should
Parents and Teachers Know about Bullying? Bullying in
Schools. ERIC Digest. Advice http://www.bullying.co.uk/children/pupil_advice.htm Bullying prevention http://www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us/bullyweb/powerpoint/ Bully Online http://www.bullyonline.org/schoolbully/index.htm Resources: http://www.bullying.org/public/frameset.cfm?w=b |
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Performance skills appropriate to the style or form Ø Vocal: projection, clarity, tone, pitch, pace, dynamics Ø Movement: control, energy, spatial awareness, dynamics Ø Timing: control of delivery, responses to cues, awareness of rhythms. |
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Sustaining and developing role/character Ø Belief/Conviction/Energy Ø Complexity/Dimension Ø Interaction with other characters or roles Ø Focus.
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Structure and dramatic coherence Ø Performance as part of an ensemble Ø Effective use of dramatic elements and theatrical conventions Ø Establishing and maintaining a clear intention and an appropriate relationship with the audience in the context of the performance space Ø Demonstration of innovation, flair and integrity in the dramatic work Ø Effective use of the space in the context of the performance style. |
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Reflection
A final entry in your logbook will be made analysing the work you have done and the the final product of all class members.