Dramatic Voices: Page to Stage · Speaking & Listening

Stagecraft and Symbolism

Investigating how lighting, props, and costume contribute to the storytelling process.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a single recurring prop serve as a symbol for a character's psychological journey?
  2. 2In what ways can lighting define the boundaries between reality and memory on stage?
  3. 3How does the physical positioning of actors signify power dynamics in a scene?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E8LT03AC9E8LT04
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: Dramatic Voices: Page to Stage
Period: Speaking & Listening

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