BTEC Performing Arts Naturalism Workshop (L3 Unit 19/Unit 2) Drama

This workshop is a practical introduction to Stanislavski and Naturalistic Acting. It is designed for students taking BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Unit 2 and Unit 19, but could be adapted for other units and for students taking BTEC Level 2. The lesson PowerPoint contains theoretical information, alongside a series of practical activities that explores this style of theatre and gives students the opportunity to explore the specific features and skills within the style.

PowerPoint content

• Lesson objectives/lesson outcomes
• Starter
• What is Naturalism?
• Naturalism Influences
• Who is Stanislavski?
• Naturalistic vs. Non-Naturalistic
• Release and Relaxation and using muscles
• Actions, combined action and simplex/complex actions
• Intention and Justification
• Object/Circle of attention
• Mental action and concentration
• Stanislavski’s system (Intro and Magic If)
• Plenary

The workshop can be completed over a series of lessons, and broken down as appropriate. The PowerPoint is editable so can be adapted as necessary.