Devised Theatre: Creating Original Work
Students collaborate to create an original theatrical piece from scratch, exploring themes and developing characters collectively.
Key Questions
- Design a collaborative process for generating original theatrical material.
- Evaluate the strengths and challenges of creating a play without a pre-written script.
- Explain how a group can collectively develop a coherent narrative and character arcs.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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