William de Ferrers School Theatre project.
Read-through and Rehearsal - October & November 2004.
Year 13 theatre studies students did read-throughs of scenes from ‘Our Country's Good’ by Timberlake Wertenbaker. They rehearsed using the ‘Garrick’ style of acting. This involves the use of very subdued but dramatic footlights. The students had to play to these lights and gesture to the audience in a ‘big’ style.
Year 10 art students drew the actors focusing on their body gestures, movements and the lighting effects on the figures. Students had to work in a quick and free way avoiding unnecessary detail in their drawings.
Students' drawings were then worked into with oil pastels, focusing on the use of colour to create tone, form and movement.
Read-through and Rehearsal - October & November 2004.
Year 13 theatre studies students did read-throughs of scenes from ‘Our Country's Good’ by Timberlake Wertenbaker. They rehearsed using the ‘Garrick’ style of acting. This involves the use of very subdued but dramatic footlights. The students had to play to these lights and gesture to the audience in a ‘big’ style.
Year 10 art students drew the actors focusing on their body gestures, movements and the lighting effects on the figures. Students had to work in a quick and free way avoiding unnecessary detail in their drawings.
Students' drawings were then worked into with oil pastels, focusing on the use of colour to create tone, form and movement.
