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Physical Theatre Introduction

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Physical Theatre Introduction

Physical theatre performers in dynamic poses

🎭 Part 1: Physical Theatre Fundamentals

1. What is the primary focus of physical theatre?

Using elaborate costumes and sets

Communicating through movement and the body as an instrument

Performing only classical plays

Using complex dialogue and scripts

2. Which elements of drama are most emphasised in physical theatre? (Select all that apply)

Movement

Space

Tension

Rhythm

Elaborate dialogue

3. Complete this sentence: Physical theatre blends movement with minimal _____________ to tell stories.

Answer: _________________

4. Name two key physical theatre practitioners mentioned in class:

1. _____________________

2. _____________________

💭 Part 2: Reflection and Understanding

5. Describe what you noticed about your body awareness during the warm-up exercises:
6. How can the body communicate emotions or ideas without using words? Give two examples:
7. During the mirroring exercise, what skills were most important for successful collaboration?

Observation

Trust

Responsiveness

Concentration

Speaking loudly

8. What excites you most about exploring physical theatre in future lessons?

🔍 Part 3: Practitioner Focus

9. Based on your group's research presentation, write three key facts about your assigned physical theatre practitioner:

Practitioner name: _____________________

10. How do you think physical theatre differs from traditional theatre? Explain in 2-3 sentences:

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