2. Compose a monologue in which your character
explains why they feel like they don’t belong,
and what they aim to do - or wish they could do
- to feel more like they fit in. Perform your
monologue for the class.
→ POST-SHOW ACTIVITY: WRITE A
REVIEW
Reviews are an important part of theatre criticism
and a useful exercise for processing your thoughts
about a performance.
→ ACTIVITY: IDENTITY & SELF-
PERCEPTION To write a great review be sure to give the reader:
Many of the characters in Intersection 2019: Arrival
feel out of place and are struggling to forge an identity
for themselves in a world that sometimes feels like it
doesn’t accept them. •
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Imagine a character who feels like they don’t fit in.
Ask yourself:
• Where is my character right now, and where have
they come from?
• Why do they feel like they don’t belong?
• What do they imagine they need to feel like they
belong, and what do they plan to do to get it?
• What’s standing in their way?
TIP: MAKE A G.O.T.E SHEET
A G.O.T.E sheet is a tool actors use to better understand
their character. It’s a list of your character’s:
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The details of the performance (where, when and
by whom),
A short, spoiler-free overview of the plot and key
themes,
A description of the overall style and tone of the
piece,
Your objective analysis of the quality of the
performances, the effectiveness of the staging
and production elements and an evaluation of the
overall impact the production had on you.
REMEMBER:
When giving your personal opinion, always try to justify it
with examples from the performance and weigh it against
your personal tastes.
Email your review of Intersection 2019: Arrival to
[email protected] and we’ll publish the best
ones on our website!
• Goals: What they want from life
• Objectives: What they want in this scene
• Tactics: What they’ll do to get it
• Expectations: What they think will happen if they
succeed
Knowing these things about your character will help you
understand how they’ll feel and what they’ll say in any given
situation.
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