Drama

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According to my research Comedia dell Arte began in the roman empire in the twelfth century but peaked in the 16th and 17 centuries. It was started in Rome and was characterized by its masked figures. The actors performing a Comedia dell Arte must associate the mask they wear with the character and become that character.

Comedia dell Arte acts were made by performing troupes. These troupes were known as companies. One of the most famous troupes was the Gelosi troupe. They were well known for using the "usual ten". The usual ten is a list of character types which includes: two vecchi (old men) four innamorati (two male lovers and two female lovers) two zanni (a trickster or astute servant) A captain and a servetta (a serving maid).

Some of the characters of Comedia dell Arte include: Pantalone, Il Dottore, Brighella, Il Capitano, Colombina, Pedrolino, Pulcinella, Sandrone

Unfortunately this form of drama was not appreciated in england due to its use of female actors which had never happened in britain before and they were agaisnt the idea.

Elements of comedy: Pain: an injury or discomfort of a character (not to the point of saddening) Pride: when a character has a very large ego and is arrogant Deception: when one character fools another Misunderstanding: When either the viewer or a character misinterprets part of the comedy or characters actions Contrast: when two or more characters are contrast each other very much making their comedic qualities show much more Exaggeration: when a character makes a big deal over something not very important Parody: emphasizing another element of comedy that appears in a smaller form Inappropriate: when a character or person does something that does not suite the situation that they are in Comic timing: when someone uses a pause or times a punch line or element right to accentuate a moment.

Our Script: Hipster (exaggerated) Rich girl Teacher (hated) Socially awkward guy Adopted girl

Pain, Exaggeration History Class Mr Watson history teacher

(Random conversation) Mr Watson:Everybody settle down, now (Extras keep talking) Mr Watson: I told you to be quiet you little twats Mr Watson: (Grabs arms of extras) Get out of my class till you learn some respect. Anybody else got anything to say? Good, let's continue then
 * People arrive at the class*
 * Majority sits down and stays quiet*
 * Extras ignore teacher*

Isabella: I hate Mr Watson, he's so annoying Victoria: That's not true, he's just strict Isabella: Shut up, no one wants to listen to you (Philip playing soft guitar in the corner) Philip: Yeh, no one wants to listen to you Viktor: Guitars are so mainstream. Ukules are the instrument of real artists (Philip goes on rant about guitars) Viktor: Ranting is mainstream dude (Isabella and Victoria arguing in the background)

Mr Watson: (yelling) Don't make me separate you (Students ignores Mr Watson) Mr Watson walks to the students: You all be quiet now Isabella: Shut up, no one likes you Philip: Yeah, no one likes you Victoria: Don't say that to the teacher, it's disrespectful Philip: Yeh, it's disrespectful Mr Watson: All of you, shut up or I'll have you in detention (Class is quiet, Mr Watson walks back to board)

Mr Watson: Everybody, we have a test.

(After the test, at the cafeteria) Isabella: Did all of you go to the party last weekend? Victoria: No, I was too busy studying isabella: That sucks, there was this really cute guy there. Victoria: What did he look like? Isabella: Tall, blue eyes and fit. Victoria: Okay, did you finish the art project? Isabella: No I didn't it was a Saturday night I wasn't going to stay home and do my homework. Victoria: School should come before your social life. Isabella: For you maybe, but not for me because I have a life.

Viktor: (To Philip) What about you, did you go? Philip: No, I was playing at a bar with my band, The Reapers Diseased Undead Blood Axe Killers of the Lost Pharaohs Viktor: Bands are overrated. If you need more than yourself to express your opinion, it's not your own. Phiilip: That's not true, you can share the same opinion as your band members. Viktor: That's just agreeing with other people's views, that's not your own opinion. Philip: What if it's them agreeing with my opinion? Viktor: Whatever, that's a ridiculous band name anyhow. Philip: At least it's not as bad as Victor! Viktor: I told you, my name's Viktor, not Victor. Philip: Same thing Viktor: No it's not. Do you not hear the difference? Viktor, not Victor. Victor's such a mainstream name. I am not mainstream and will never be. Philip: I still think it's the same thing. Viktor: That's like saying ukulele and guitar are the same instrument. Philip: Do you even have a last name? Viktor: That's none of your business. Philip: Why, is your last name too mainstream to use? Viktor: Ukuleles are still better. Philip: Your last name must be horrible Viktor: No it's not, you just don't need to know it. Philip: I think you're just trying to hide the fact that your last name is a common man's name. Viktor: That's not true! My last name is not THAT mainstream. Philip: Then what is it? Viktor: It's Jones! Philip: Jones? Viktor: Are you deaf? Jones. Philip: Okay, okay, calm down. It's not that bad Viktor: The bell just rang, we should probably get to class.

My reflection:
 * 1) **How successful were you in expressing the character you developed? Support your response with specific examples and with strategies for improvement.**

Answer: I would say that I was not as successful in this area as I would of have liked to be. I think this because my characters personality and behaviour had dramatically changed from scene one to scene two. In the first scene he was very quiet, shy and agreed with all of the other members of the class, but in the second scene he was much more outgoing and had a much more confident attitude, even enough so to confront Viktor on uncomfortable matters.


 * 1) **Comment on the writing and preparation process. How would you rate your group’s efficiency? How would you rate your personal contribution? Support with examples and strategies for improvement.**

Answer: If I had to comment on the preparation process of our group I would have to say that it is very unorganized. I say this because we did not organize dates to practice or write our script outside of school hours. Our group’s efficiency was quite good when we actually worked on it. We did not however have many opportunities to do this. I would say that I had a quite reasonable input into the group. I think that next time we should simply get together more often