🎭 Part 1: Understanding Performance Structure

1. What are the three main components of a performance structure?

Beginning, middle, end

Introduction, conflict, climax

Setup, action, resolution

All of the above

2. Which physical theatre elements can help show transitions between sections? (Select all that apply)

Changes in movement tempo

Spatial rearrangement

Use of stillness or dynamic change

Costume changes only

3. The main purpose of a clear performance structure is to:

Make rehearsals easier

Guide the audience through the story or theme

Impress the teacher

Fill the required time

📝 Part 2: Planning Your Group Performance

4. BEGINNING: How will you establish mood, setting, or character intention? Describe your opening sequence and what physical elements you'll use.

5. MIDDLE: How will you develop conflict, action, or exploration? What physical theatre techniques will show progression or change?

6. END: How will you create resolution, climax, or a strong final image? What will be your last moment on stage?

7. TRANSITIONS: Describe how you will move smoothly between each section. Consider changes in energy, space, and movement quality.

🤝 Part 3: Collaboration & Reflection

8. What role will each group member play in your performance? How will you ensure everyone contributes meaningfully?

9. After watching another group's performance, provide feedback using this framework:

Group watched: ____________________

Beginning - Was it clear? ________________________________________________

Middle - Did it develop tension or interest? ________________________________

End - Was there a clear resolution? _____________________________________

Transitions - Did it flow smoothly? ____________________________________

10. Based on peer feedback, what will your group focus on improving for your next rehearsal?

11. How did structuring your performance help communicate your ideas more effectively?

Performance Structure Planning

Performance Structure Planning

🎭 Part 1: Understanding Performance Structure

📝 Part 2: Planning Your Group Performance

🤝 Part 3: Collaboration & Reflection

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