Expressive Clowning Drama Challenge
Year 3 Drama Creating comedy through movement and performance Working together to make audiences laugh
Your Mission: Create a Clown Act!
Work in groups of 2 students Create a 1 minute funny performance Use the drama elements - voice, movement, space and role and characterPerformance focus - Try not to laugh! Perform for your classmates
Movement: Be Big and Bold!
Work in groups of 2 students Create a 1-minute funny performance Use the drama elements - voice, movement, space and role and characterPerformance focus - Try not to laugh! Perform for your classmates
Time: Master Comic Timing
Use dramatic pauses before funny moments Try slow motion movements Speed up for silly chaos Use the rule of 3
Space: Use Your Stage Creatively
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Role & Character: Become a Clown
Stay in character the whole time Think about your clown's personality Are they clumsy? Silly? Friendly? Keep your clown face and voice throughout
Voice & Situation
Use funny voices - high, low, squeaky! Use Sounds and short phrases Create a simple story: sharing a chair, getting ready for a party
Performance & Rehearsal Time
Practice your act as many times as you can! Help your group members improve Remember: Movement, Time, Space, Character, Voice Have fun and be creative!