Role Play
Role play is the ability to suspend disbelief by stepping into another character’s shoes.
Read moreNarration
Narration is a technique whereby one or more performers speak directly to the audience to tell a story, give information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters. Characters may narrate, or a performer who is not involved in the action...Read moreMarking the Moment
A drama strategy used to highlight a key moment in a scene or improvisation, using slow-motion, freeze-frames and more.
Read moreMantle of the Expert
Mantle of the Expert involves the creation of a fictional world where students assume the roles of experts in a particular field.
Read moreImage Theatre
Image Theatre is the use of still images (freeze-frames) to explore abstract concepts such as relationships and emotions, as well as realistic situations. The technique was developed by Augusto Boal and is described fully in his book The Rainbow of Desire. ...Read moreHot Seating
A character is questioned by the group about his or her background, behaviour and motivation.
Read moreForum Theatre
Members of the audience step into a scene and change the action.
Read moreFlashbacks and Flash Forwards
Expand on a freeze-frame to create the before and after images. Great strategy for story building in drama.
Read moreCross-Cutting
Cross-Cutting What is Cross Cutting? The dramatic action switches quickly between two scenes in the same space. Cross-cutting (also called split-screen) is a drama technique borrowed from the world of film editing, where two scenes are intercut to establish...Read moreConscience Alley
One person walks down an alleyway made by the group and makes a decision based on their advice.
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