Comedy and tragedy

Learning Objective: To understand the key features of comedy and tragedy in Greek
Theatre. (AO2)

DO NOW :
What does genre
mean?
 SUCCESS CRITERIA

LEVEL 2 – You have sound ability to create roles that

supports the communication of creative intent to an audience
with adequate focus, energy and confidence.

LEVEL 3- To use some body language, levels, gestures and

facial expressions to portray different characters in
comedy or tragedy performance.

LEVEL 4- Your performance demonstrates secure

understanding of the comic or tragic genre, with the ability
to sustain your character throughout a piece of theatre.
 RE- CAP OF LEARNING

 The chorus was one of the most important components of the

play.

 They narrated and reflected on the action.

 Without them, the audience would have no background

information, and the play would be more confusing.

 Originally the chorus had twelve members.

 They moved and spoken as one

 They sang, or sometimes said, basic information.

 They were the narrators of the play.

 WHAT DO THESE IMAGES REPRESENT ?

Learning Objective: To understand the key features of comedy and tragedy

in Greek Theatre. (AO2)
 WHAT DOES COMEDY AND TRAGEDY
MEAN ?
Learning Objective: To understand the key features of comedy and tragedy in Greek
Theatre. (AO2)
 In groups of three create a still image showing
comedy or tragedy.
Think about:
 Body language
 Your characters status in the scene
 Gestures

 Exaggerated movement

 Facial expression 3 Minutes

 FOOD FOR THOUGHT !
Learning Objective: To understand the key features of comedy and tragedy in Greek
Theatre. (AO2)

 tragedies focus
upon members
of high status.

 Comedy will
involve the
lower classes.
 COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE
Learning Objective: To understand the key features of comedy and tragedy in Greek Thea
(AO2)
 Means the Comedy of Art
 Developed in the 16th and 17th Century within Italy.
 A form of Improvised theatre.
 Mostly concerned with; love interests, clever tricks to get money or outwit someone.
Witty dialogue
Music
Dance
Masks
Signature stunts, gags and pranks
Mime

 Based around a number of Stock Characters

 Performed outside
 Accessible to all social classes
 Actors would agree on a rough outline of a plot, and then would improvise their way
through the performance.
 ROLE PLAY
Devise an improvised scene, with the Greek theatre features
of comedy or tragedy.
Your scene must be based on one of these titles:

 You have blood on your shirt !

 You're fired !
 Have you seen my glasses ?
 I guess it’s my lucky day !

Your performance must include:

 Body language
 Your characters status in the scene.
 Gestures
 Exaggerated movement
 Facial expression
In groups of 4-5
 PEER ASSESSMENT

Learning Objective: To understand the key features of comedy and tragedy in Greek
Theatre. (AO2)

 What movements or gestures do you think worked

well in the performance you just watched ?

 How were the features of comedy or tragedy used

to tell the story?

 Why was the use of exaggerated movement

important?