This scheme of work will introduce your students to the basic principles of using masks in theatre. The unit uses Trestle masks but can be adapted to suit. The range of warm-ups and ten tasks incorporates the key features and terms of using masks including clocking, centres of weight, facing front and passing focus. These explorations lead up to creating a masked group piece. Would also be a useful introduction to lead into Commedia D’ell Arte. Characterisation Body language Gesture Speed Weight Timing Stance

This complete scheme of work explores Berkoff’s ‘Agamemnon’ through a variety of practical tasks. Berkoff’s style is used to introduce students to this practitioner and how he has modernised the ancient Greek story. Design aspects are encouraged too to support the practical exploration. An intense, physical scheme of work. Please also see my scheme of work on Berkoff’s .Metamorphosis’. Skills included over eight 100 minute session are: Vocal awareness Physicalisation Language Characterisation Interpretation Non-verbal communication Visual, aural and spatial aspects Context

Although this scheme of work is titled ‘Image’ it will also cover and include ideas about prejudice, being different, vanity and envy. A substantial scheme of work to be taught over about 6 hours to enable students to explore the theme and develop their devising skills through various dramatic techniques such as still image, thought tunnel, movement, choral work and characterisation. The scheme of work has connected warm-ups and games, practical exploration tasks, built in homeworks and written tasks. Pair and group work task are included and tasks include creating a reality tv show, group choreography in response to lyrics, response to proverbs and writing a soliloquy.

A substantial scheme of work to be taught over about 6 hours to enable students to explore the theme and develop their devising skills through various dramatic techniques such as still image, role play, movement, choral work and characterisation. This scheme allows the students to explore the concepts of private and public insanity, mental health and the social, cultural and historical aspects of the perception and treatment of insanity. The scheme of work has connected warm-ups and games and practical exploration tasks. Pair and group work activities are included and tasks are in response to three stimuli, a painting, a poem and a play text.

This full scheme of work offers opportunities for the students to explore the text in a variety of ways. Tasks incorporate plot, themes, context, character through practical exploration and ideas for recording their findings as a diary. Although written a long time ago, the themes of the horror of war and PTSS are relevant today. Skills included over several sessions are: Vocal awareness Physicalisation Language Characterisation Interpretation Non-verbal communication Visual, aural and spatial aspects Context

This complete unit of work explores the play and style of Poor Theatre through various practical activities. Although written a while ago the themes and contexts are very relevant today about how society treats people who are ‘different’ and how an autistic child sees the world. Skills included over several lesson are: Vocal awareness Physicalisation Language Characterisation Interpretation Non-verbal communication Visual, aural and spatial aspects Context

A substantial scheme of work to be taught over about 6 hours to enable students to explore the theme and develop their devising skills through various dramatic techniques such as still image, role play and characterisation. The scheme of work has connected warm-ups and games, practical exploration activities and suggested written tasks to record their practical work . Pair and group work task are included and tasks include response to music and objects, film extracts and a statue as the three stimuli.

Beautiful story from Bali, very different to traditional fairytales. A clear narrative to enable students to dramatise the story in their own way. Lots of interesting characters and scope for physical theatre. Options for multi-roling, narration, characterisation, exploring use of music and sound effects and costume. This powerpoint leads the students through the process of turning page to stage with connected warm-up to introduce the story. The story is included and a script adapted from the original story as printable documents and a detailed scheme of work. Can be taught over 3/4 75 minutes lessons but could be adapted/condensed depending on the length of your lessons. Several worksheets are also included for extension work in various areas that could be used for homework or classroom lessons.