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Responding to Live and Recorded Theatre
Quick questions on Evaluating acting in performance explained: H2 Theatre Studies and Drama
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What is criteria for evaluating acting?Show answer
Within that frame, several criteria recur. Truthfulness or appropriate style: did the performance convince within its chosen mode? Clarity: were the character's intentions and the meaning of the moment clear to the audience? Consistency: was it a coherent, recognisable character (while playing the arc)?
What is verdict without evidence?Show answer
Asserting a performance was effective without citing specific vocal and physical choices is unsupported; anchor judgements in observed detail.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain the difference between saying you liked an actor and evaluating their performance. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why must acting be judged against the production's style and intentions? [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Name three criteria you might use to evaluate an actor's performance. [4 marks]
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