Verbatim - Resource Pack
Verbatim theatre uses the words and testimonies of real people, allowing students to engage with authentic stories and perspectives. This genre promotes empathy, bringing marginalized voices and underrepresented narratives to the forefront. By studying verbatim theatre, students develop a deeper understanding of social issues, historical events, and the complexities of human experiences. They also enhance their skills in research, interviewing, and script development, fostering critical thinking and creative expression. Ultimately, verbatim theatre cultivates empathy, encourages social awareness, and empowers students to be active participants in society. This resource explores the world of verbatim and provides several techniques to help students create their work.
Contents Include:
What is Verbatim Theatre?, Verbatim Practitioners, Alecky Blythe, London Road, Robin Soans, Talking to Terrorists, Jessica Bland & Erik Jensen, The Exonerated, Richard Norton-Taylor, The Colour of Justice, Creating Your Work, Selecting a Subject, Subject Inspiration, Target Audience, Recorded Interviews, Interview Techniques, Transcribing, Structure & Edit, Relevant Feedback, Script Analysis, Character Development, Improvisation, Physical Movement, Vocal Techniques, Ensemble Work, Recontextualisation, Emotion Mapping, Documentary Workshops, Meta-theatrical Exploration & Key Quotes.
The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please contact us directly for a quote.
Verbatim theatre uses the words and testimonies of real people, allowing students to engage with authentic stories and perspectives. This genre promotes empathy, bringing marginalized voices and underrepresented narratives to the forefront. By studying verbatim theatre, students develop a deeper understanding of social issues, historical events, and the complexities of human experiences. They also enhance their skills in research, interviewing, and script development, fostering critical thinking and creative expression. Ultimately, verbatim theatre cultivates empathy, encourages social awareness, and empowers students to be active participants in society. This resource explores the world of verbatim and provides several techniques to help students create their work.
Contents Include:
What is Verbatim Theatre?, Verbatim Practitioners, Alecky Blythe, London Road, Robin Soans, Talking to Terrorists, Jessica Bland & Erik Jensen, The Exonerated, Richard Norton-Taylor, The Colour of Justice, Creating Your Work, Selecting a Subject, Subject Inspiration, Target Audience, Recorded Interviews, Interview Techniques, Transcribing, Structure & Edit, Relevant Feedback, Script Analysis, Character Development, Improvisation, Physical Movement, Vocal Techniques, Ensemble Work, Recontextualisation, Emotion Mapping, Documentary Workshops, Meta-theatrical Exploration & Key Quotes.
The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please contact us directly for a quote.
Verbatim theatre uses the words and testimonies of real people, allowing students to engage with authentic stories and perspectives. This genre promotes empathy, bringing marginalized voices and underrepresented narratives to the forefront. By studying verbatim theatre, students develop a deeper understanding of social issues, historical events, and the complexities of human experiences. They also enhance their skills in research, interviewing, and script development, fostering critical thinking and creative expression. Ultimately, verbatim theatre cultivates empathy, encourages social awareness, and empowers students to be active participants in society. This resource explores the world of verbatim and provides several techniques to help students create their work.
Contents Include:
What is Verbatim Theatre?, Verbatim Practitioners, Alecky Blythe, London Road, Robin Soans, Talking to Terrorists, Jessica Bland & Erik Jensen, The Exonerated, Richard Norton-Taylor, The Colour of Justice, Creating Your Work, Selecting a Subject, Subject Inspiration, Target Audience, Recorded Interviews, Interview Techniques, Transcribing, Structure & Edit, Relevant Feedback, Script Analysis, Character Development, Improvisation, Physical Movement, Vocal Techniques, Ensemble Work, Recontextualisation, Emotion Mapping, Documentary Workshops, Meta-theatrical Exploration & Key Quotes.
The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please contact us directly for a quote.
Reviews
I watched the video on the FB page about this resource and I completely agree, Verbatim is a really great genre to explore. My A Level class have created some really moving work as a result. It teaches them to be sensitive and respectful of the subject matter.
There has been so many great verbatim plays recently so this is well worth exploring in the classroom