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
The power lies with the audience, as they replace characters on stage to change the outcome of a scene.
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 is a drama technique where the action switches between different scenes in the same space.
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