OCR GCSE Drama

165 3 Select the character from the performance text you have studied. Blood Brothers : Linda Death of a Salesman : Biff Find Me : Edward Gizmo : Cevril Kindertransport : Lil Missing Dan Nolan : Clare Misterman : Mammy Complete the table below by listing three ways in which an actor could use their vocal skills to portray the character. Justify your choices with examples from the performance text you have studied. [6] Use of vocal skills Justification 4 Explain, using examples from the performance text you have studied, how stage directions can be used to support the actors in communicating their role to the audience. [6] 5 Compare the advantages and disadvantages for an actor when presenting the performance text you have studied on a proscenium arch stage. [6] 6 Discuss how a director could stage the ending of the performance text you have studied to make the play’s resolution effective. You may refer to the direction of the performers and/or design of the scene in your answer. [8] 7 Describe one suitable prop or piece of scenery from the performance text you have studied. Justify why your choices are appropriate. In your answer, indicate the scene or scenes from the performance text you have studied in which the prop or set might be used. You may include a sketch of your design with annotations in your answer. [8] 8 Explain, using two examples, how the social and/or historical context can be seen in the design or acting skills of the performance text you have studied. [8] PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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