Jane Eyre directed by Sally Cookson – National Theatre ACT 01

???? Link: https://vimeo.com/661241250/77d0a9dad7

PART 1: DRAMATIC SITUATION (50 pts)

Choose one dramatic situation from the play, mention the Act, Starting and Ending minutes from the videos.

Dramatic Situation Grades

Act: 1 _______ / 5

From: 0:30 Minute To: 9:20 Minute Describe the plot of the chosen Dramatic Situation from the play:

Plot Answers Grades

Beginning The characters enter the stage with haste, creating tension and suspense. The howling sounds of a new born creates an aura on anticipation in readiness for the play. _______ / 5

Turning point In 4:30, the young woman’s journey truly begins when she is left under the care of a cruel aunt. She is mistreated and segregated, growing alone in a family where she is openly treated with contempt. _______ / 5

Ending The now grown child is fed up with the harassment and mistreatment from the people close to her. She snaps in a moment of rage and attacks her cousin who had just scolded her for using his book. This is a second turning point. _______ / 5

Find the SIX STAGES of the Plot Structure for the chosen Dramatic Situation from the play:

Plot Structure Answers Grades

Initial incident Birth and complications from the same

_______ / 5

Pre-event Loss of mother and father leading to living with relatives _______ / 5

Rising action Mistreatment, solitude, and betrayal. _______ / 5

Climax Feeling of being fed up and understanding the need to defend herself.

_______ / 5

Falling action A fit of rage leading to a violent attack _______ / 5

Conclusion Every person has their breaking point _______ / 5

PART 2: ACTING STYLE (50 pts)

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

Acting Style

Answers Grades

Acting Type Classical Acting

_______ / 5

Description In this style, the actors have carefully analyzed the entire script and explored their characterization in depth. They have found a way to connect theory personal self to the character they portray and use the link to provide a very engaging performance. For example, Jane is very engaging from the way she begins her journey as an infant crying all the way to when she discovers herself and stands up against her bully cousin.

_______ / 5

Mention 3 Features of the Acting style that is applied in the performance:

Features

Answers Grades

Feature 1

Careful analysis of script _______ / 5

Feature 2

In depth exploration of the character to be played _______ / 5

Feature 3

Finding personal connection to the character and the actor _______ / 5

Propose another acting style that can be used to perform this play:

Acting Style

Answers Grades

Acting Type Spolin style of acting _______ / 5

Description The style would require the incorporation of the audience into the performance to create a unique experience.

_______ / 5

Mention 3 Features of the Acting style that you have proposed to perform this play:

Features

Answers Grades

Feature 1

Engaging the audience as part of the performance _______ / 5

Feature 2

Improvisation strategies in response to audience participation _______ / 5

Feature 3

Creating a unique performance that is constantly changing based on audience reactions _______ / 5