Description:

This assignment is an individual work for the TURNITIN submission. The students are supposed to watch the play in the following link and answer the questions in Part 1 and Part 2. Prepare the assigned exercise individually.

Notes:

Type your answers in English into the boxes allocated;

Keep your answers short and clear;

Handwriting is not accepted;

The grading is based on the following criteria: comprehension, analysis, clarity, relevance and regularity.

The Link of the play:

War Horse – directed by Marianne Elliott – National Theatre – Act 01

???? Link: https://vimeo.com/689860887

War Horse – directed by Marianne Elliott – National Theatre – Act 02

???? Link: https://vimeo.com/689861115

PART 1: DRAMATIC ELEMENTS (40 pts)

Choose one Scene from the performance, mention the Act, Starting and Ending minutes from the videos.

Scene Grades

Act: 01 _______ / 5

From: 0:30 Minute To: 8:30 Minute Describe the SEVEN ELEMENTS of the chosen Scene from the performance.

Answers Grades

Plot in 1 line The scene opens in a somber tone where a war horse is brought to the stage as a war song is sung in the background before the same horse is taken to an auction where a drunk man buys it despite the better advise of his son. _______ / 5

Characters The War Horse (Joey), Arthur, Ted, Rose, Albert

_______ / 5

Dialogue Auctioneer to the bidders announcing the bid prices.

Arthur and Ted’s back and forth on the bidding price

Ted and his son Albert back and forth

Introduction of Rose into the ending of the scene _______ / 5

Acts and Actions The action begins as the war horse is presented for sale. There is a bidding war between Arthur, a respectable member of the community, and Ted his drunk brother. The latter uses mortgage money to purchase the foal.

_______ / 5

Conflict Conflict emerges between Ted and Arthur as they both want to get the foal.

Another conflict emerges between Ted and his son Albert regarding the decision to buy a horse.

Another conflict is seen when Rose is introduced into the picture.

_______ / 5

Directing

Instructions

(for the Scene) Lights fading in and out

Support characters entering the stage

A barricade formed by the support characters _______ / 5

Theme There is anger in Ted’s voice

Pain in Albert’s scolding of his father

And a desire for revenge between brothers

_______ / 5

PART 2: PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS (60 pts)

What is the DIRECTING STYLE applied in the performance? (Mention the Directing type and provide its short description)

Directing Style

Answers Grades

Directing Type Elliott is a creative artist who uses the translation approach _______ / 5

Description Marianne Elliott collaborates closely with her team of choreographers, lighting and sound designers, giving her productions a distinctively experimental feel. Her clever use of ensemble is complemented by sparse staging and the use of symbolic design elements. _______ / 5

Mention 2 Features of the Directing style that is applied in the performance:

Features

Answers Grades

Feature 1

The director makes necessary edits to the script as she sees fit _______ / 5

Feature 2

Ensures that the audience is engaged through comical breaks and laughter _______ / 5

Describe the features of the performance’s SCENOGRAPHY.

Scenography Elements

Answers Grades

Decorations and Props A wide, irregular projection screen, resembling a torn strip of paper, forming the focus of a design which is otherwise minimalist and transient

A maquette named Joey

A dark background

Guard rails held by supporting cast

_______ / 5

Light Concept Lighting follows a bright stage with a dark background that is faded to represent the mid 20th century. The characters have variations of dark brown clothes to show the contrast. _______ / 5

Sound Concept Sound is clear and original _______ / 5

Costumes and Make-up Costumes include old and ragged clothing that resemble the time period of the play _______ / 5

What is the ACTING STYLE applied in the performance? (Mention the acting type and provide its short description)

Acting Style

Answers Grades

Acting Type Classic theatrical acting

_______ / 5

Description Taking this technique means that the actors have read the whole script in great detail and have investigated their roles in great depth. They have developed a performance that is not just entertaining but also riveting because of the connection that they have established with their characters and the audience. _______ / 5

Mention 2 Features of the Acting style that is applied in the performance:

Features

Answers Grades

Feature 1

Understanding the mannerism and personality of the character _______ / 5

Feature 2

Creating a connection between actor and character he/she portrays _______ / 5

Submission Guidelines

Type in the answers in the allocated boxes in English. Handwriting and computer handwriting style is not accepted.

The name of the submitted Word file should be as follows:

Section Number + Assignment Number + Student’s name + Student’s ID Number.

To name the assignment’s Word file please follow the example below.

Ex: M1_A1_ Ali Mohamed_10001

Upload the Assignment 6 to the Turnitin submission link on Moodle.