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→ INTERSECTION 2019: ARRIVAL By the writers of the 2018 National Studio Directed by Sophie Kelly
→ AUDIENCE ADVICE Intersection 2019: Arrival contains: • Coarse language • Sexual References • References to masturbation • Mild references to self-harm and suicide • A depiction of violence • Visit atyp.com.au/productions and check signs at the venue for updated advice. → CURRICULUM LINKS Suitability: Stages 5 & 6 English: Text type: Dramatic Play, Australian Literature, Migrant Experiences Drama: Contemporary Australian Drama Stage 5 English Drama Stage 6 English Prelim Drama Stage 6 English HSC Drama
EN5-1A, EN5-4B, EN5-6B, EN5-7D, EN5-8D 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
CONSIDER: How do you think the writers came up with these five images? How do you think they connect with the theme of Arrival?
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Brainstorm your own list of five images you associate with the theme of Arrival.
2. Using your own list or the list above chose one image and create a short solo movement sequence that represents that image. In small groups, perform your sequences and see if you can guess what each person’s image was.
EA11-1, EA11-2, EA11-3, EA1-4, EA11-5, EA11-7, EA11-8 P2.1, P2.2, P2.6, P3.1, P3.4 EA12-1, EA12-2, EA12-3, EA12-4, EA12-5, EA12-7, EA12-8 H3.4
Learning across the curriculum: Intercultural understanding, Personal and social capability
→ ACTIVITY: UNPACKING THE THEME The writers of Intersection 2019 were given the theme of Arrival as stimulus for their plays. Through conversation they then hit upon five broad categories of images which for them had strong connections to this theme: •Images of transit •Windows, mirrors or screens •An older person •A garden •Images of home
DISCUSS: • Could you identify a clear character in any of the pieces?
• Did you have a sense that the character transformed or changed in any way over the course of the sequence?
• How did the performer depict this change? 3. In groups, devise a performance based on the theme of Arrival. This arrival could be welcome or dreaded, anticipated or a surprise, physical or metaphysical (i.e. arriving at a new stage of life). Your performance should be made-up of three scenes: a beginning, middle and end. Each transition between scenes should involve a transformation: someone or something must change, and that change should propel the action into the next scene. Present your performances for the class.
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2. Compose a monologue in which your character explains why they feel like they don’t belong, and what they aim to do - or wish they could do - to feel more like they fit in. Perform your monologue for the class.
→ POST-SHOW ACTIVITY: WRITE A REVIEW Reviews are an important part of theatre criticism and a useful exercise for processing your thoughts about a performance.
→ ACTIVITY: IDENTITY & SELFPERCEPTION
To write a great review be sure to give the reader:
Many of the characters in Intersection 2019: Arrival feel out of place and are struggling to forge an identity for themselves in a world that sometimes feels like it doesn’t accept them.
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Imagine a character who feels like they don’t fit in. Ask yourself: • Where is my character right now, and where have they come from? • Why do they feel like they don’t belong? • What do they imagine they need to feel like they belong, and what do they plan to do to get it? • What’s standing in their way? TIP: MAKE A G.O.T.E SHEET A G.O.T.E sheet is a tool actors use to better understand their character. It’s a list of your character’s:
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The details of the performance (where, when and by whom), A short, spoiler-free overview of the plot and key themes, A description of the overall style and tone of the piece, Your objective analysis of the quality of the performances, the effectiveness of the staging and production elements and an evaluation of the overall impact the production had on you. REMEMBER:
When giving your personal opinion, always try to justify it with examples from the performance and weigh it against your personal tastes. Email your review of Intersection 2019: Arrival to education@atyp.com.au and we’ll publish the best ones on our website!
• Goals: What they want from life
• Objectives: What they want in this scene • Tactics: What they’ll do to get it
• Expectations: What they think will happen if they succeed
Knowing these things about your character will help you understand how they’ll feel and what they’ll say in any given situation.
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