🎭 Part 1: Understanding Devised Theatre

1. What is devised theatre?

Theatre created from an existing script

Theatre created collaboratively by a group without a pre-written script

Theatre performed only by professional actors

Theatre that uses only dialogue

2. Which of these are key techniques used in devised theatre? (Tick all that apply)

Improvisation

Physical theatre

Collaborative brainstorming

Reading from a script

Storytelling

3. In physical theatre, what is the main focus?

Speaking loudly

Using body movements and gestures to express ideas

Wearing elaborate costumes

Using lots of props

4. What does "whakapapa" mean in the context of our theatre unit?

A type of dance

Genealogy and connections between stories

A Māori song

A theatre building

✍️ Part 2: Personal Reflection and Planning

5. Describe one personal story or memory that you could use as inspiration for devised theatre:

6. Name one aspect of Māori tradition or culture that interests you and explain why:

7. In improvisation, the most important skill is to __________ and __________ to your scene partner.

Hint: Think about what makes collaboration work well

8. Imagine you are creating a devised theatre piece about "guardians of taonga (treasures)". List three different ways you could use physical theatre to show this story:

🌟 Part 3: Creative Challenge

9. You are working in a group to create a devised theatre piece that connects personal stories with Māori traditions. Describe how your group could brainstorm ideas respectfully and collaboratively:

10. Extension Activity: Design a short improvisation prompt that could help actors explore the theme "ancestors speaking to modern youth". Write your prompt below:

11. Reflection: What is one skill you want to develop in devised theatre, and how will you practise it?