During this term you

have 5 Drama lessons.

You have a choice over

the specialism you pick.

You can either complete

work as a ‘performer’

or a ‘designer’.

You are going to

complete a project

about the musical

‘Shrek’.

Designer

This is for students who are more

interested in the design side of

drama. Over the next 5 lessons you

focus on set design and how it is

used in the musical.

You will be looking to develop your

understanding of what set design is,

the key terminology and how set

design can enhance a performance.

● Please pick a specialism and complete the

required work.

● You are not required to complete the work

for both specialisms, only 1.

Performer

This is for students who are more

interested in the performance side of

drama. Over the next 5 lessons you will

focus on the performers in the musical, as

well as staging parts of the script at home.

You will be looking to develop

your knowledge of what makes

a successful performance as well

as improving your performance

skills.

Choose a

Specialism

Here is an overview of your lessons

for this half terms topic.

Performer

Lesson 1 and 2 -

Performance + Notes

Lesson 3 - Review Writing

Lesson 4 - Key Scene skills

audit

Lesson 5 - Monologues +

Self Assessment

Designer

Lesson 1 and 2 -

Performance + Notes

Lesson 3 - Review Writing

Lesson 4 - Creating a

moodboard

Lesson 5 - Creating a 3D

model set

Lesson

Overviews

For the first two lessons you need to watch the musical make some notes*. The show is 120

minutes long. You can watch parts twice if you need to!

How do I watch the videos?

You can access the musical on a

computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone

through the clip on the right.

Shrek the Musical – YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0FStnc

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Video Tutorial on how to watch the musical

*Please go to the next slide for

information about the notes you

need to take. Lesson 1 + 2

Designer

Answer the following questions.

1. List the locations that we visit in the

musical.

2. How do they change the set

around?

3. What was most impressive about

the set and why?

4. What moments in the musical did

you enjoy the most and why?

5. Was there anything that needed

improving? How?

Performer

Answer the following questions.

1. Which actor’s performance

impressed you the most?

2. What is impressive about their

performance?

3. What acting skills do they use

effectively?

4. What moments in the musical did

you enjoy the most and why?

5. Was there anything that needed

improving? How?

Lesson 1 + 2 (notes)

In today’s lesson you are going to create a theatre review about ‘Shrek the Musical’ with a

focus on both the performing and the technical elements. Please see the following slide with

instructions to help you set out your review. Below are some keywords you can use within

your review.

Performance Skills

Vocal skills: Clarity, Volume,

Diction, Inflection, Accent, Tone,

Silence, Rhythm, Phrasing,

Intonation, Pace, Pause, Timing,

Projection, Pitch, Emotional Range

and Vocal Fillers.

Physical skills: Movement, Body

Language, Posturem Mannerism,

Proxemics, Levels, Gestures, Gait,

Coordination, Stillness, Timing,

Control, Facial Expressions, Eye

Contact

Lesson 3 – Write a review using the

questions on the following slide. Technical Keywords

Backdrop - A painted or printed

piece of cloth that hangs across

the back of the stage

Castors - Wheels put onto set so

that it can be moved quickly and

quietly.

Flats - A frame covered in painted

plywood or canvas to help show

locations.

Spotlight - A beam of light created

by a lantern for a person or place

on the acting area.

Flood - Light directed or diffused

over a rather large given area on

the acting area.

Review

● 1. Who were the characters? What were their costumes/ make up like? What did their voice sound like? What were their movements like? Which mannerisms did they use? What performance skills did they use? 2. Select 1 key moment in the performance. Describe it, what impact did it have on you? Why?3. How is music used? Transitions? To progress the plot? To build tension?4. What technical aspects did you see? How was the staging used? How did the lighting add to the performance? 5. If you were to direct this performance what would you change? (Give an example).

In today’s lesson you are going to assess and compare the skills of two characters in a key

scene. This scene is where Shrek and Donkey meet in the forest after Shrek agrees to

standing up to Lord Farquaad to get the fairytale creatures out of his swamp.

Task 1

Watch the clip where Donkey and

Shrek meet.

You can access the clip on a

computer, laptop, tablet or

smartphone through the clip on the

right.

Lesson 4 Performer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUpLXpRk-8g

In today’s lesson you are going to assess, compare and evaluate the skills of two characters

in a key scene. This scene is where Shrek and Donkey meet in the forest after Shrek agrees

to standing up to Lord Farquaad to get the fairytale creatures out of his swamp. Answer the

questions to compare both characters.Task 2

1. What characters are in the scene?2. Describe the characters personalities. How

is this shown in the clip?3. What happens in this scene (give a brief

description)?4. Do you think the characters in the scene

were played well and why (think of the intention of the show)?

Lesson 4 - Performer

The director of ‘Shrek the Musical’ would like to tour their performance, one of the places

they would like to perform is The Georgian Theatre. This means changes have to be made

to the set. Over the next few lessons you are going to develop your own set design for

‘Shrek the Musical’ suitable for The Georgian Theatre in Richmond.

Lesson 4 –

designer

Task

Create a moodboard* of ideas for

set design for these locations:

Shrek’s Swamp, Duloc, Dragons

Castle.

*A moodboard is a collage of

images. I would like images of ideas

for: set, furniture and props.

Example

of

Moodboa

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During this lesson you are going to develop your performing skills by completing a mixture of

tasks based on characters from ‘Shrek the Musical’ and perform, film and self assess.

Task 1

Pick one of the 5 characters on the monologue sheet

on class charts.

Read the monologues and pick one of the

monologues to

focus on.

Decide which vocal skills you are going to use to

show the character and their emotions within the

monologues. Rehearse your vocals and decide on

how you will move and how you will use your

physical skills. Rehearse with your vocals and

physical skills together.

Lesson 5 -

Performer

Film yourself performing

your monologue and

send to twitter –

DTRB_PArts

During this lesson you are going to develop your performing skills by completing a mixture of

tasks based on characters from ‘Shrek the Musical’ and perform, film and self assess.

Task 2

Perform your monologue to

someone in your family and get

some feedback - use the questions

on the right to help.

Watch your performance back and

complete the self assessment.

Lesson 5 -

Performer

Was I

believable?

Was I like a

different

person on

stage?

Did I stay

focussed the

whole time? Could you

hear and

understand

everything I

said?

Is there

anything else

I need to

improve?

Were my

characters

emotions

clear?

Last lesson you started to plan your ideas for your set design for the touring production of

‘Shrek the Musical’ that will take place at The Georgian Theatre. Today, you are going to

further develop you set design skills through creating sketches bringing these ideas to life...

Lesson 5 – Designer Task 1

On a plain piece of paper sketch

your set design ideas for one of the

locations you planned for last

lesson: Shrek’s Swamp, Duloc,

Dragons Castle.

Label your sketch explaining what it

is. Don't forget to use the correct

keywords!

Please go to the next slide for more

guidance.

For each of your designs, you have

to consider the following:

● What does the set

communicate to the audience?

Does it help to show the

location and support the action

that takes place?

● How practical is the set for the

actors to work in? Can they

move and dance in it? What

material is it made from? Will it

last for 8 shows a week for 6

months?

Last lesson you started to plan your ideas for your set design for the touring production of

‘Shrek the Musical’ that will take place at The Georgian Theatre. Today, you are going to

further develop you set design skills through creating sketches bringing these ideas to life...

Lesson 5 Task 2

You are going to create a 3D model

of your set for one of the locations

you have planned. First thing,

collect some materials to use for

your model. E.g. Cereal boxes, old

shoe box, scrap paper, sweet

wrappers, tape, glue, etc…

Create your 3D model of your set. If

you can’t find any glue/sellotape,

lay it all out and take a photograph

of it.

You can also make it out of lego!

Examples of

set designs