Revision Guide

Unit 3

100

Ketu

Basic Information / Given Circumstances

Personality Traits / Inference

Sophie

Basic Information / Given Circumstances

Personality Traits / Inference

Alex

Basic Information / Given Circumstances

Personality Traits / Inference

Nia

Basic Information / Given Circumstances

Personality Traits / Inference

Guide

Basic Information / Given Circumstances

Personality Traits / Inference

‘100’

Characters

Guide

A man in his fifties

Belongs to the void

Organised Provocative Omniscient

Chameleon Confident Arrogant Jaded Dispassionate

Clown/jester Commanding Impatient Inquisitive Anxious

Judge Sinister Threatening Sympathetic Defeated

Alex

Arrogant Self-assured Trapped Superficial Uncommitted

Indecisive Brash Delusional Sensitive Daydreamer

A young man Child-like quality Aggressive Unfulfilled Control freak

Attractive Likeable ‘Lad’ Ambitious Frustrated

Nia

Attractive woman

Passionate Dominant Open Revolves around Alex

In her thirties Physical Direct Realistic Tactical

In love Affectionate Assured ‘People person’ Feels insignificant

Honest Intelligent motivated Reflective Content

Sophie

Plain Late twenties/early thirties

Scar along top of head, an incision

Uptight Not beautiful

Eager to please (her mother)

Workaholic Hollow achievements

Strong Direct

Clever Formal Reflective Decisive Determined

Ambitious Competitive Isolated Insomniac Deteriorating (health)

Ketu

Child-like innocence

Inquisitive ‘Before his time’ Revolutionary Confused

‘Galileo’ Search for eternal truth

Principled/ has integrity

Resigned to his fate

Sacrificial

Mid to late thirties

Intelligent Stubborn Logical Enlightened

Animal-like Observative Assured Honest Alone

Diene Petterle Neil Monoghan Christopher Heimann The Imaginary Body

Are there any hints in the stage directions to help you?

What is happening to the character at the time?

What has just happened in the scene?

How do you want the character to come across?

WHY? WHY?

WHY?

VOLUME

Loud >>>

Quiet

PITCH

High >>> Low

PAUSE

Silence

TONE

Emotion

EMPHASIS

Stress on a word

or phrase

PACE / TEMPO

Fast >>> Slow

VOICE

Voice Questions You are playing GUIDE and you are about to say

the following line from the extract (Page 12)

GUIDE: You have something better to do? Eh?

Somewhere more important to be?!

Describe the tone and tempo of voice you would

use when speaking this line. [2]

Explain why this tone and tempo is appropriate.

[3]

………………………………………………………………………..

You are playing ALEX and you are about to say the following line from the

extract (Page 16)

ALEX: Of course I’m sure . . .

Describe the volume and tone of voice you would use when speaking this line. [2]

Explain why this volume and tone is appropriate. [3]

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

You are playing ALEX and you are about to say the following line from the extract

(Page 20)

ALEX: (he suddenly thinks) What the hell am I doing? I don’t have to have this row!

No… I’m in control here …this is my mind!

Describe the tempo and pause you would use when speaking this line. [2]

Explain why this tempo and pause is appropriate. [3]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

You are playing SOPHIE and you are about to say the following line from the extract

(Page 24)

SOPHIE: If I couldn’t be beautiful I could be strong. It was a complete turning point.

I decided there and then to make a success of my life no matter what.

Describe the emphasis and tone of voice you would use when speaking this line. [2]

Explain why this emphasis and tone is appropriate. [3]

You are playing KETU and you are about to say the following line from the extract (Page 28)

KETU: Impossible. The speed … we’d fly off into space.

How would you deliver this line? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………

You are directing the actor playing SOPHIE. The following line from Page 36 needs directing

for vocal techniques:

SOPHIE: I achieved great things … of course … why didn’t I think of this before?

Describe TWO vocal techniques you would direct. [2]

Explain how these vocal techniques emphasise character and plot. [3]

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………

You are playing ELDER and you are about to say the following line from the extract (Page 52)

ELDER: It is sedition! And you will admit it. You have until sunrise!

Describe the volume and emphasis you would use when speaking this line. [2]

Explain why this volume and emphasis is appropriate. [3]

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………

You are directing the actor playing GUIDE. The following line from Page 55 needs directing

for vocal techniques:

GUIDE: Magnificent! I knew he’d come up with something interesting!

Describe TWO vocal techniques you would direct. [2]

Explain how these vocal techniques emphasise character. [3]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………

You are playing ALEX and you are about to say the following line from the extract (Page 59)

ALEX: I had a lot of good moments! OK moments! … Why isn’t OK good enough for you?!

Describe the tempo and tone you would use when speaking this line. [2]

Explain why this tempo and tone is appropriate. [3]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

You are playing GUIDE and you are about to say the following line from the extract (Page 62)

GUIDE: No… but I’m rather afraid you will … and all too soon. (Panicky.) Please pick

something, think on it. Want it!

How would you deliver this line? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

Movement: How the character moves onto stage/into

position.

Do they:

SAUNTER, walk, JUMP, bounce,

SKIP, run, SPRINT, wobble,

SLOUCH, jog, DASH, slither,

BOUND, meander, SPRINT, plod,

STRUT, dawdle, SWAGGER?

PLUS ADVERB (describe HOW).

No-one just ‘walks’ or ‘runs’. There needs to be a description behind

it. This is usually linked to emotion. Look closely at the stage

directions or previous lines; they should give you clues.

Always give reasons: Why is a character moving in a certain way?

What does it reveal about the character in this particular section?

What has made the character move/look in this way? Why are they

there in the first place? Who are they talking to – does this give you

a reason for movement?

MOVEMENT

Adverbs

Read through the list. If you don’t know what one means, look it up. Highlight

specific adverbs you could use to describe the different characters in 100. Use

different highlighters for different characters.

Angrily Arrogantly Awkwardly Bashfully

Begrudgingly Boldly Bravely Briskly

Cautiously Charmingly Coolly Courageously

Curiously Daintily Dearly Delicately

Densely Deliberately Eagerly Effortlessly

Eloquently Energetically Excitedly Furiously

Ferociously Fiercely Fluidly Frantically

Gently Gracefully Grimly Hastily

Hurriedly Hysterically Intently Inwardly

Immediately Impatiently Keenly Kindly

Lazily Lightly Limply Lively

Longingly Lightly Majestically Mightily

Miserably Mysteriously Noisily Nervously

Obediently Obnoxiously Ominously Optimistically

Outrageously Outwardly Patiently Persistently

Persuasively Playfully Positively Punctually

Quietly Quizzically Resentfully Rigidly

Rapidly Recklessly Reassuringly Reluctantly

Sedately Shakily Sharply Sincerely

Sporadically Stealthily Swiftly Tenderly

Tensely Unwillingly Urgently Unexpectedly

Vacantly Vainly Viciously Vigorously

Vigilantly Violently Vivaciously Warmly

Wilfully Woefully Yearningly Zealously

Movement Questions

(Page 12) As an actor playing the part of GUIDE, describe how you would enter the stage at

the beginning of this extract. [2]

Give two reasons for your answer. [2]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Page 12) As an actor playing the part of ALEX, describe how you would move on the line,

‘This isn’t right. This is not right at all. [2]

Give two reasons for your answer. [2]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Page 23) As an actor playing the part of KETU, describe how you would move on the line, ‘It

didn’t flash! [2]

Give one reason for your answer. [1]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Page 23) As an actor playing the part of SOPHIE, describe how you would move on the line,

‘What? (Angry.) Who are you to judge me? Who do you think you are?!’ [2]

Give two reasons for your answer. [2]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Describe how the GUIDE would move towards Ketu on Page 25: The GUIDE approaches

KETU. [2]

Explain why this movement is appropriate. [1]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Page 31) As a director, describe how NIA and ALEX interact on the line:

NIA (to Alex): I know! If we could think of a moment … something fantastic that we both

shared. (ALEX is unable to concentrate.) [3]

Give reasons for your answer. [2]

(Page 35) As an actor playing the part of NIA, describe how you would move on the line, ‘Oh

come on Alex … you were too … admit it. You couldn’t possibly have known I was ‘the one’.’

[2]

Give two reasons for your answer. [2]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Page 51) As an actor playing the part of KETU, describe how you enter the stage at the

beginning of the extract: Ketu’s Memory. [2]

Give two reasons for your answer. [2]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Page 54) As a director, describe how KETU and WIFE interact from: The WIFE appears, to

Wife: Ketu, tell a different story.’ [4]

Give two reasons for your answer. [2]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Page 63) As an actor playing the part of GUIDE, describe how you would move on the line,

‘From the moment I saw you there was something familiar about you. I had a feeling your

memory could be the one. (Shouts.) Choose! ’ [2]

Give one reason for your answer. [1]

ACTING / DIRECTING You are going to play the role of …………… .

Explain how you would communicate his/her character to the

audience.

In your answer, refer to:

character motivation and interaction

voice and movement

You are going to direct the actor playing …………… .

Explain how you would communicate his/her character to the

audience.

In your answer, refer to:

character motivation and interaction

voice and movement

…………………………………………………………………….

Only write about the scene in the exam question. Make sure you work

methodically through the scene and use a quote for every acting

point you make. Remember the question asks ‘how would you…’ so

your answer should be in first person: ‘I would…’.

…………………………………………………………………….

Character motivation: the character’s reasons for doing what they are

doing. What is the character’s objective in this scene? Think in

terms of status and who the character wants to impress or how

important/crucial they are to this scene. Also think about the audience’s

response to the character.

Voice: how the character says the line. Think about different voice

terminology: pitch, pace/tempo, pause, emphasis, volume, tone.

Movement: where the character goes on stage during the scene and

how they get there. Think about the quality of the movement: slowly,

briskly etc. and what kind of movement: walk, run, crawl, saunter etc.

Gesture: what actions the character does during the scene – arm/head

movements, facial expressions.

Interaction: how the character responds physically or talks to other

characters in the scene. Think about status and the relationship

between the characters on stage in the scene.

Acting/Directing Questions

(Page 16, ‘Alex’s Memory’ to Page 19, ‘Void’)

You are going to play the role of ALEX.

Explain how you would communicate his character to the audience.

In your answer, refer to:

character motivation and interaction

voice and movement

(Page 26, ‘Ketu’s Memory’ to Page 31, ‘KETU backs off’)

You are going to direct the actor playing KETU .

Explain how you would communicate his character to the audience.

In your answer, refer to:

character motivation and interaction

voice and movement

(Page 41, ‘’Void’ to Page 44, ‘The lights slowly change’)

You are going to play the role of SOPHIE.

Explain how you would communicate her character to the audience.

In your answer, refer to:

character motivation and interaction

voice and movement

(Page 60, ‘’Void’ to Page 63, ‘The End.)

You are going to play the role of

GUIDE.

Explain how you would communicate

his character to the audience.

In your answer, refer to:

character motivation and interaction

voice and movement

DESIGN: COSTUME Describe a suitable costume for the actor playing………………in this section.

Remember: Do not leave anything out and give reasons for everything.

Period: when the play is set / when you wish to set the play (justify)

Garments: Work from the top down and don’t leave anything out, including

accessories (glasses, bag, hat). What condition are the garments in? What

material are they made of? What colour are they? Why?

Hair: Style? Colour? Why?

Make-up: Foundation? Powder? Blusher? Lipstick? Colours? Why? All

characters wear some make-up.

Elements of the character: The reasons you give for all of the above things

should explain how the items emphasise elements of the character.

Make-up Masterclass:

Foundation – a skin coloured base which you put over your

whole face to even out skin tone and colour.

Powder – a skin coloured powder which you put over

foundation to soak up any sweat and stop your face shining

under stage lights.

Blusher – a pink/brown colour that you put over cheeks to

emphasise cheekbones and give a healthy glow.

Eye-shadow/liner – a colour on your eye-lids that opens up your

eyes. Eye-liner can be used to make a character appear dark and

mysterious/ghostly.

Mascara - a dark colour that you brush onto your eye lashes to

make them longer and open up your eyes.

Lipstick – a colour that you put onto your lips to emphasise

them and make them look pretty!

COSTUME DRAWING &

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Costume Questions

(Page 12) Describe a suitable costume for the actor playing THE GUIDE in this

section.

Describe a suitable costume for the actor playing ALEX.

As a designer, you have been asked to create a concept for KETU’S costume in his

memory scenes. Describe the costume below and give clear reasons for your

choices.

Describe a suitable costume for the actor playing SOPHIE’S MOTHER.

(Page 36) Describe a suitable costume for the actor playing SOPHIE in this section

(Sophie’s Memory).

Describe a suitable costume for the actor playing NIA.

NIA

DESIGN: LIGHTING / SOUND

Describe the location, mood and atmosphere in this extract. [3]

Give three ways you would use lighting and/or sound to enhance

this location, mood and atmosphere. Explain each of your ideas. [6]

3 LIGHT AND/ OR SOUND IDEAS – 3 REASONS (one for each).

LIGHT SOUND

COLOUR: colour impacts upon the atmosphere.

VOLUME: how loud or quiet is your sound? What effect does this create in terms of mood / atmosphere?

INTENSITY: how bright is your light?

CLARITY: what is the quality of sound like? Is it live or recorded sound?

DURATION: how long will your lighting state last? Does your light flash intensely for five seconds?

DURATION: how long does the sound continue for?

FOCUS: spot light / follow spot / flood light / gobo (stencil). Gobos can be used to create the effect of trees, water, or moonlight, for example.

WHERE

IS THE

SCENE

SET? EMOTION / FEELING

(Usually from the character)

OVERALL TONE /

MOOD OF PLACE /

SITUATION

Lighting / Sound Questions

(Page 16 to Page 19: Alex’s

Memory)

Describe the location, mood and

atmosphere in this extract. [3]

Give three ways you would use

lighting and/or sound to enhance

this location, mood and

atmosphere. Explain each of your

ideas. [6]

(Page 26 to Page 29: Ketu’s Memory to KETU:

Or else it is as stupid as those fools in my

village.)

Describe the location, mood and atmosphere

in this extract. [3]

Give three ways you would use lighting and/or

sound to enhance this location, mood and

atmosphere. Explain each of your ideas. [6]

(Page 45 to Page 49: Sophie’s

Memory)

Describe the location, mood and

atmosphere in this extract. [3]

Give three ways you would use

lighting and/or sound to

enhance this location, mood and

atmosphere. Explain each of

your ideas. [6]

(Page 55 to Page 58: Ketu’s Memory to Nia’s Memory)

Describe the location, mood and atmosphere in this extract. [3]

Give three ways you would use lighting and/or sound to

enhance this location, mood and atmosphere. Explain each of

your ideas. [6]

(Page 58 to Page 63: Nia’s Memory to The End)

Describe the location, mood and atmosphere in this extract. [3]

Give three ways you would use lighting and/or sound to enhance

this location, mood and atmosphere. Explain each of your ideas. [6]

DESIGN: STAGING AND SET

Thrust In the Round

Traverse Proscenium Arch with

Apron

Proscenium Arch/

End-on

DESIGN: STAGING AND SET

With reference to any TWO key extracts in the

play, explain how you would (use one of the

stages in the question above) stage this play.

THREE good reasons why: (think: shape, audience, themes)

THRUST:

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IN THE ROUND

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TRAVERSE

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PROSCENIUM

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In your answer refer to:

your choice of stage including position of audience

WHY? DOES THE SHAPE LEND ITSELF TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE PLAY / SCENES? DOES YOUR CHOICE ENHANCE THE THEMES? HOW DOES YOUR CHOICE CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR DESIGN CONCEPT? HOW DOES YOUR STAGE ENGAGE THE AUDIENCE?

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structure and style

STRUCTURE: WHERE DO YOUR CHOSEN SCENES FIT WITHIN THE PLAY? WHAT STYLE WILL YOU CHOOSE? WHY? MINIMALISTIC? SYMBOLIC?

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BACKDROP: PAINTED / PROJECTED? COLOUR? FLOOR DESIGN? COLOUR? LEVELS? SCAFFOLDING? FLATS? BOXES? LIGHTING? HOW DOES THE FIRST EXTRACT TRANSITION INTO THE SECOND EXTRACT? REPEAT FOR SECOND EXTRACT. ALWAYS REMEMBER EFFECT ON AUDIENCE: MOOD / ATMOSPHERE.

INSPIRATION

THROUGH

IMAGES