Commedia Dell'Arte Monologue
Work Samples for this Activity
| Grade | Work Samples |
|---|---|
| End of Stage 5 (end of Year 10) | |
| Grade A | Kendall Reese |
| Grade B | Drew Bobby Shannon |
| Grade C | Jules |
| Grade D | Jessie Ariel |
- New Work Samples
- Courtney
Description of Activity
Students research one of the stock characters from Commedia dell'Arte, eg Pantalone, Il Capitano, Columbina. They improvise a scene as this character. Students then write a monologue which introduces the character and the setting, and provides some insight into the personality and plot function of the character.
Context
Students have been learning about the stock characters and performance traditions of Commedia dell’Arte. They are familiar with the personality and movement characteristics of a range of stock characters and have improvised scenes as these characters.
Areas for Assessment
Outcomes
A student:
5.1.2 contributes, selects, develops and structures ideas in improvisation and playbuilding
5.1.3 devises, interprets and enacts drama using scripted and unscripted material or text
5.1.4 explores, structures and refines ideas using dramatic forms, performance styles, dramatic techniques, theatrical conventions and technologies.
Criteria for assessing learning
(These criteria would normally be communicated to students with the activity.)
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Commedia dell’Arte and its stock characters
- develop a script for a stock character that demonstrates an effective understanding of the representation of the character in the performance space.