Pearson Edexcel • Drama and Theatre Studies 2016

Complete answer to Drama and Theatre studies sample paper. Questions answered on Complicite's 'Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead', Equus and Woyzeck (inspired by Brechtian methodology) Answers the questions: - Analyse and evaluate the live performance you have seen in light of the following statement: ‘Live performance has nothing to say to a young audience.’ Your answer should: • include analysis and evaluation of key moments from the performance you have seen and the...

Complete in depth response with reference to to other parts of the text

In depth well written concept for Woyzeck that helped me get FULL MARKS Includes visual elements, as a director, as a performer, links to bertolt brecht, links to original performance, links to context

An in depth example of the Equus concept including performer, visual elements and Context that is required to reach the SOPHISTICATED level in the exam, includes images

Answers the question: As a designer, outline how sound could be developed to communicate meaning and ideas to an audience in this extract (scene 28). Your answer should make reference to the performance text as a whole.

A complete well written Equus concept in which I fully explain the impact of each lighting technique and refer to other parts of the play. Answers the question: As a designer, outline how lighting could be developed to communicate meaning and ideas to an audience in this extract. Your answer should make reference to the performance text as a whole.

Sophisticated level response which evaluates whether Live theatre is one of the most powerful ways of communicating to an audience in 2023. In depth response which includes lighting, set, voice, sound, gesture and movement

A complete, well written FULL MARK A* essay on my Woyzeck concept which is inspired by Brecht. Original concept that mirrors relevant social/ political context. Includes detailed OPC original performance conditions AND sophisticated key words

A complete, well written FULL MARK A* essay on my Woyzeck concept which is inspired by Brecht. Original concept that mirrors relevant social/ political context. Includes detailed OPC original performance conditions AND sophisticated key words

This essay was completed before my a-level exams, I regularly achieve As and A*s in Drama a-Level so I've uploaded this as an exemplar essay in which you could refer back to, to see how one would answer this question. This essay was based on the play Machinal by Sophie Treadwell.

Ways in which Brecht's idea of 'alienation' was used in performance (and how you can use it too)

An overview of Ancient Greek Theatre and the context in which Lysistrata was performed in

An overview of Brecht's stagecraft techniques, as well as a summary of ancient Greek theatre and the context in which Lysistrata was set.

Notes on sound design for component 3 (written exam). Includes descriptions of different styles of sound, how sound design creates impact etc. Enhanced understanding of your design concept allows access to top band marks.

Notes on lighting design for A Level Drama Component 3. Includes descriptions of types of lanterns used in theatre and their effects, limitations, and advantages, as well as definitions of key vocab to use in essays / the written exam. General notes on how lighting can be used effectively which will gain you marks.

This document gives facts on the writer of Equus, Peter Shaffer, to show the examiner a wide range of knowledge, possibly gaining extra marks.

A indepth set of notes providing information about: Answeing skills, Character/Plot of Woyzeck by George Buchner, History of the Play, Author Background Research (Buchner), and Original Performance Conditions. Also includes practitioner notes on Brecht (can vary based on school choices).