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
Participants rapidly sculpt their own or each others’ bodies to express attitudes and emotions.
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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