Theatrical Worlds · Theater Performance
Script Analysis and Subtext
Uncovering the hidden meanings and motivations behind a playwright's dialogue.
Key Questions
- 1What is the difference between what a character says and what they want?
- 2How do stage directions inform the rhythm of a scene?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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