Miskin Theatre Assignment

Assignment Cover Sheet

Assignment Reference:

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts

Title:

The Crucible

Date Set:

15th March 2016

Units

Unit 7: Performing to an Audience

Timing within Course:

Term 2

Time Span:

4 days

Submission Deadline:

Performance Assessment: 16th 19th March

Debrief: 21st March
Tutorials: week of 28th March 2016 and Week of 11th March 2016

Special Considerations:

As well as working with directors and other company members, independent study is essential.

Resources:

Research is necessary, proof of which will be in your logbook and scrapbook. Company meetings and discussions will also be taken into account.
Rehearsals and performances will be observed as evidence. Notebooks and correct clothing will be required. Diaries in the form of an e-Logbook
will form essential evidence together with blogged entries on Tumblr and a Scrapbook.

Directors in charge of Assignment:

Carleigh-Ann Portelli & Lucy Flack

Evidence:

This will be in the form of Tumblr Blogs/Logs, Video/Audio, Tutor Observation, Scrapbooks.

Grading Criteria:

Pass, Merit or Distinction are attainable.

Note on copyright and plagiarism: This process will require independent research. Copying from the internet and additional sources is not appropriate and violates copyright and will be
classed as plagiarism unless fully annotated and credited. You must make your work your own. We need to see that you have an understanding of the areas that you have researched. Copying
work directly from ANY source will not be tolerated. If you quote ANY existing material you must put it in quotation marks and in brackets, attribute the source / author.
This brief is available in larger font sizes, on coloured paper and via your company Tumblr Site.

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts

Carleigh-Ann Portelli & Lucy Flack
Brief IVd by Carleigh-Ann Portelli on 4th January 2016

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On completion of this project you should:
Unit 7- Performing to an Audience
1. Be able to undertake a performance role for a live audience
2. Be able to interpret performance material for an audience
3. Be able to perform a role, communicating meaning to an audience
4. Be able to work with discipline within an ensemble.
THE BRIEF
You will, along with the directors, form an ensemble company to produce and perform The Crucible by Arthur Miller. There will be four public performances by the company
between 16th and 19th March 2016. There may be additional performances to schools as a result of your own promotion as a company, and these matinee performances may
be accompanied by a Q and A session with the audience. You will take part in a range of performance workshops to extend your skills with a particular focus on voice, arts
business and the healthy performer, in addition to researching, exploring and rehearsing a piece for public performance that honours the spirit of Millers story. You will also
work as a company to develop additional devised sections, musical pieces and physical set pieces.
The process will be skill based, providing you with the training and the basic tools required for creating a piece of ensemble theatre. You will gain skills in physical theatre,
voice, large scale ensemble work, choral work, storytelling, improvisation and approaches to text. Your company will be expected to take responsibility for promoting their
own work to schools and other local organisations as well as the general public. You will be expected to demonstrate the importance of a whole company approach and will
be expected to work in a professional and mature manner of an artist.
As an actor, you will explore many different types and styles of theatre, characterisation and storytelling. You will be expected to take part in group discussions presenting
ideas and findings on subject areas surrounding the story of The Crucible..
Please note that as well as extensive research into the subject matter, you will look at some of the following practitioners in relation to the work: Meyerholdt, Grotowski,
Dario Fo, Peter Brook, Robert Lepage, Steven Berkoff, Eugenio Barba, Stanislavski, Jacques Lecoq, Bertold Brecht and Augusto Boal. When researching the work of these
practitioners, bear in mind that they have all influenced and inspired each other in some way, which, in turn, should inspire you in relation to the piece and your craft.
Individual contribution to the rehearsal and devising process is essential, but we must also work together and establish a solid theatre company. We will have a short and
intensive rehearsal period on this project so close collaboration with your directors, the technical team and each other is essential to the success of the final ensemble. A
detailed personal scrapbook as well as a comprehensive contribution to the online blog site is essential in order to map and record your progress and your development as
a company member and as a performer.
Professional Practice: Please be aware that you will be putting professional practice into action within The Miskin Theatre, which is a publicly licensed professional
environment in which you are effectively an intern being given the opportunity to publicly test your skills and gain creditable industrial experience.

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts

Carleigh-Ann Portelli & Lucy Flack
Brief IVd by Carleigh-Ann Portelli on 4th January 2016

Miskin Theatre Assignment

What you need to do:

TASK 1:
(Unit 7: P1, M1, D1, P2,M2,D2)

Perform to an audience applying the required performance skills using physical and vocal control. Convey a truthful interpretation of the story and the
character and present an interpretation of your role.
TASK 2:
(Unit 17: P3, M3, D3, P4, M4, D4)

Perform a role communicating meaning to an audience and self-discipline throughout the piece.

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts

Carleigh-Ann Portelli & Lucy Flack
Brief IVd by Carleigh-Ann Portelli on 4th January 2016

Miskin Theatre Assignment

Qualification: Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts

Name:

Project: The Crucible

Unit Title: Unit 7: Performing To An Audience

Aim and Purpose: The aim of this unit is to give learners experience of performing a role as part of an ensemble presenting rehearsed work to
a live audience in an appropriate vocational setting.
Criteria: All

Initials: CAP & LF

IV:

Overall Grade Achieved:

Date:

To achieve a pass grade the

evidence must show that the
actor is able to:

To achieve a merit grade the

evidence must show that the
actor is able to:

To achieve a distinction grade the

evidence must show that the actor is
able to:

Evidence

P1 apply the required

performance skills
appropriately, with some
attention to detail

M1 apply the required

performance skills in a
controlled and considered way

D1 apply the required performance

skills showing a strong command of
these skills, handled with
confidence, ease and fluency

Task 1: Video,
Observation

P2 present an interpretation
of a role that is considered,
logical and consistent

M2 present an interpretation of a
role that is thoughtfully and
carefully considered, showing
creativity and spontaneity

D2 present an interpretation of a
role showing energy, commitment,
insight and confidence, making a
significant impression in the overall
performance

Task 1: Video
Observation

P3 perform a role,
communicating meaning to
an audience

M3 perform a role,
communicating meaning to an
audience in an integrated,
responsive way, maintaining
focus and engagement with the
work and audience

D3 perform a role, communicating

meaning to an audience with
consistent focus and engagement,
showing imagination, flair and
commitment to the work

Task 2: Video
Observation

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts

Carleigh-Ann Portelli & Lucy Flack
Brief IVd by Carleigh-Ann Portelli on 4th January 2016

Grade

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P4 demonstrate selfdiscipline during the

performance process.

M4 demonstrate consistent selfdiscipline during the

performance process.

D4 demonstrate a high standard of

self-discipline throughout the
performance process.

Task 2: Video
Observation

Directors Comments:
Individual Targets:
1.
2.
Agreed as Fair and Accurate:

Actor:

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts

Carleigh-Ann Portelli & Lucy Flack
Brief IVd by Carleigh-Ann Portelli on 4th January 2016

Director:

Date: