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Commedia dell’arte Drama Unit

Acting, Directing and Devising, Download - Secondary, Features

Commedia dell’arte began in the marketplaces of 16th-century Europe as improvised theatre which was rude, funny and satirical.

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7 Levels of Tension

Acting, Directing and Devising, Drama Teaching Tips, Features

The 7 levels of tension are used to explore the dynamics of a character, scene or improvisation.

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12 Tips for Learning Lines

Acting, Drama Teaching Tips, Features

Learning lines for plays or speeches is not always easy – here are twelve tips to help!

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