The Voices Project: All Good Things BEFORE YOU SEE THE SHOW | Page 4
ATYP
Australian Theatre
for Young People
→ SYMBOL
- What did you discuss in the rehearsal room about
symbols?
ATYP
Australian Theatre
for Young People
- How are symbols used throughout the production?
POST SHOW Q&A
ELEMENTS OF DRAMA
- How do symbols relate to each character and to the
themes of departures?
THINK: How important is the use of
symbols in a production like All Good
Things? What do Symbols portray to the
audience?
→ FOCUS
- How do you as actors maintain focus and character
when your monologue pauses for other action to
continue on stage?
- What do you do if you lose focus, forget your lines
or get distracted during the performance?
- How do you as the Director decide where the point
of focus will be in each scene? What tools do you
use throughout the play to ensure the audience is
focusing on the correct piece of the action?
THINK: How does the way the monologues are
spliced together effect your focus as an audience
member?
→ THEME
- How did you as Writers, Director and/or Actors
explore the theme of departures?
THINK: Was the theme of departures clearly
evident in the production? Identify the moments
where the strongest link to this theme were
made.
→ MOVEMENT
- How does your character move? Is it similar or
different to your personal movement style? How
does the movement of your character portray their
personality and experiences?
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WRITING REVIEWS
A review is an important part of Theatre criticism.
It gives an objective account of the production
alongside the writer’s opinion of the performance.
→ MOOD/ATMOSPHERE
HOW TO WRITE A REVIEW
- Describe the mood/atmosphere throughout the
production. Did you as actors map out a mood
journey? How did you develop mood in the rehearsal
room?
You may wish to approach your review writing by
following guidelines:
- What planning do you do as a Director to ensure the
play creates the right atmosphere for th