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THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | The Arts
in role. Acting a part. See also role; role playing/role play.
interpretation. The process of making meaning from stories, images, and poetry and the use of drama conventions to represent or communicate that meaning to others. Students can also interpret drama works that they view at the theatre and on television.
interviewing. A convention in which a person or group in the role of “interviewer” asks questions of a student in the role of “expert”
to gain information about a particular dramatic situation.
journal writing. A means for students to reflect on drama experiences, out of role, by writing and/or drawing in a journal. The teacher may pose questions to guide students’ thinking.
Kabuki theatre. One of the traditional forms of Japanese theatre, originating in the 1600s and combining stylized acting, costumes, make-up, and musical accompaniment.
mapping. A convention in which students make maps or diagrams in order to establish context, build belief in the fictional setting, or reflect on the drama.
meaning. (1) The intended message expressed by an actor or by a drama work. (2) A viewer’s or listener’s understanding of the message of
a drama work.
meetings. A convention in which students and teacher come together in role to hear new information, make decisions, and plan actions or strategies to resolve problems that have emerged in a drama.
mime. The use of gesture, movement, and facial expression without words or sounds to
communicate actions, character, relationships, or emotion.
monologue. A long speech by one character in a drama, intended to provide insight into the character.
mood. See atmosphere.
narration. A convention in which a speaker describes the action that is occurring in a drama.
Noh theatre. One of the traditional forms of Japanese theatre in which masked male actors use highly stylized dance and poetry to tell stories.
out of role. Not acting a part. The term may be used to refer to discussions that take place out of character to further the drama or to plan or discuss artistic choices.
overheard conversations. A convention in which the students, role playing in small groups, “listen in” on what is being said by different characters in the drama. A signal is given to freeze all the groups. Then each group in turn is “brought to life” to continue its improvisation while the other groups watch and listen.
performance. The presentation of a polished dramatic work to others, usually an audience of people outside the class.
performance space. The area where a presenta- tion occurs. Types of performance space include proscenium (in front of the curtain), alley, thrust, in the round, and forum (large open space).
place and time. See elements of drama. play. A drama work to be read, performed
on stage, or broadcast.
plot. The sequence of events in a narrative or drama. The sequence can be chronological or presented in a series of flashbacks, flash forwards, and vignettes.
prompt book. An annotated copy of a script that includes blocking notes and diagrams, performers’ and technicians’ cues, and other production information. A stage manager keeps a master copy, which is used to coordinate all elements of a production.
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