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How do I analyse a live performance as opposed to a text?

In a text, we pick out certain linguistic techniques, and place them in the context of the whole piece to infer some meaning or symbolism. It is the same with a live performance, except crucially, we must ne...
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Answered by Tutor115097 D. • Drama tutor
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What is a good rehearsal technique for developing a performer's use of voice?

Whilst there are multiple rehearsal techniques that can be used to develop a performer's use of voice, a rehearsal technique which is simple to understand and explain is the limiting the rehearsal space. Pra...
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Answered by Daniel L. • Drama tutor
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Discuss how you would perform the role of Lady Windermere in three separate sections of the play, in order to reveal her change in attitude towards Mrs Erlynne.

[EXTRACT OF WHAT WOULD HAVE TO BE A LONGER ESSAY IN AN EXAM] When Lady Windermere says to her husband, ‘You are very jealous of Mrs Erlynne’s honour’, I would follow Wilde’s stage direction and ‘turn to him’...
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Romeo and Juliet - Live Theatre Evaluation

On the 30th September 2015 I saw Jonathan Humphçreys production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield which is a thrust stage. Romeo and Juliet resonates with contem...
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Answered by Ben O. • Drama tutor
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Consider three appropriate rehearsal techniques you might use to highlight the different personalities of Marie and Margaret

Margaret and Marie, despite posing as friends, actually conflict throughout the play, primarily due to their personality differences: I would want to use this scene (the first time they are seen together) to...
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Answered by Samuel N. • Drama tutor
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