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Devised Theatre Checklist

The document provides a checklist of non-naturalistic theatrical conventions that can be used in devised theatre works, including the use of multiple time frames, stylized movement, actors playing multiple changing roles, narration, choral speaking, symbolic or bare sets, and limited physical interaction between characters. It encourages experimenting with these conventions, such as adding music, projection, or slow motion, to see how they change the mood and meaning of scenes. The goal is to have fun experimenting with different non-realistic techniques in devised theatre pieces.

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Devised Theatre Checklist

The document provides a checklist of non-naturalistic theatrical conventions that can be used in devised theatre works, including the use of multiple time frames, stylized movement, actors playing multiple changing roles, narration, choral speaking, symbolic or bare sets, and limited physical interaction between characters. It encourages experimenting with these conventions, such as adding music, projection, or slow motion, to see how they change the mood and meaning of scenes. The goal is to have fun experimenting with different non-realistic techniques in devised theatre pieces.

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Devised Theatre Checklist Below are various theatrical conventions (acting and staging techniques) that occur in non-naturalistic

theatre. Try to use a variety of these in your devised work Non-Naturalistic Theatrical Conventions use of multiple time frames (cross cutting) stylised movement actor playing multiple and changing roles (changing character) character to narrator use of projection to convey a message use of narrator and shared narration choral speaking (more than one speaking together) use of placards and signs open white stage lights (no colour gels) shadows cast on back wall with white light actors as props and/or set pieces (physical theatre) use of song or poetry to convey a message visible stage lights and other equipment use of free standing screen and shadow projection sophisticated use of freeze frames monotone use of voice props having multiple uses voice over limited use of emotion or exaggeration flash-backs and flash-forwards happy scenes performed sadly and vice-versa bare/symbolic sets / symbolic costume limited physical involvement between characters actors speaking stage directions aloud self-contained episodes (not scenes) characters with backs to the audience speaking directly to the audience in performance (monologues) use of masks repetition slow motion narration that spoils upcoming dramatic tension music to create atmosphere/tension symbolism through movement and gesture stylised use of voice sound collage sound blanket limited dialogue to build tension/highlight importance dramatic tension and use of pauses opposing tension (body being pulled by invisible string in opposite directions) split stage Try the following: Instead of using a table with all sat around it try putting the chairs in a line and continue to look the direction you would if still around the table Try a scene out using some of the styles above and see what works the best Add music to a scene to see how it changes the mood. Try adding stylised movement as an intro or mid scene try the same scene in slow motion. Introduce character with music and movement. Try adding projection to certain scenes, again projection can be abstract EXPERIMENT HAVE FUN!

- 03/03/2013

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