Actions speak louder than words Devising stimuli if their interest in the

if their interest in the work can be maintained

Unit 2 of the Edexcel AS level in Drama and Theatre Studies requires students to work with a director (usually their teacher) in a piece that is 30 to 60 minutes in length and allows students to demonstrate and apply their knowledge

Building experience of devising

I initially came up with the idea when I explored the theme in a mini-project with my Year 10 class

and these can lead us to theatre forms that are almost Brechtian

Actions speak louder than words Devising stimuli if their interest in theActions speak louder than words. Sometimes our feelings are so complex that it is difficult to find words to express how we feel. Often our actions and behaviour reveal to others our deepest thoughts and emotions. In todays society, we are constantly bombarded with visual images and, for many young people, interpreting these complex visual messages and discovering ways to communicate their feelings can be challenging. Shaun Tans The Red Tree uses rich