Macbeth: performance Task: Perform a short scene from Macbeth individually, in pairs or in small groups (approx. 3 minutes performance per person). You can develop any of the exercises performed in class (whoosh, “two truths are told” aside, Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s argument, “Is this a dagger” soliloquy). You can also perform another scene to be approved by your teacher. Content: Your performance should: -Contain some original dialogue from Shakespeare’s Macbeth . -Contain new dialogue that you have written and added to the scene (in Shakespearean or modern English). -Make use of non-verbal dramatic techniques (movement, hand gestures and facial expressions), as well as minimal props, costumes and sound effects. -Utilise tone of voice, volume changes, pacing changes and pauses to heighten drama and convey emotion. -Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of characters from Macbeth . -You also need to hand in a transcript of your performance including stage directions. (or annotate stage directions on a photocopied passage from Macbeth)

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Macbeth: performance

Task: Perform a short scene from Macbeth individually, in pairs or in small groups (approx. 3 minutes performance per person).

You can develop any of the exercises performed in class (whoosh, “two truths are told” aside, Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s argument, “Is this a dagger” soliloquy).

You can also perform another scene to be approved by your teacher.

Content:Your performance should:

-Contain some original dialogue from Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

-Contain new dialogue that you have written and added to the scene (in Shakespearean or modern English).

-Make use of non-verbal dramatic techniques (movement, hand gestures and facial expressions), as well as minimal props, costumes and sound effects.

-Utilise tone of voice, volume changes, pacing changes and pauses to heighten drama and convey emotion.

-Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of characters from Macbeth.

-You also need to hand in a transcript of your performance including stage directions. (or annotate stage directions on a photocopied passage from Macbeth)

Assessment:-See rubrics attached.

Due: -We will be performing in class on Friday 7th & Tuesday 11th Septemeber.