Theatrical Worlds · Theater Performance

Script Analysis and Subtext

Uncovering the hidden meanings and motivations behind a playwright's dialogue.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the difference between what a character says and what they want?
  2. 2How do stage directions inform the rhythm of a scene?
  3. 3How can an actor use pause to change the meaning of a line?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ADR8E01AC9ADR8D01
Year: Year 8
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Theatrical Worlds
Period: Theater Performance

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