The Lake House

Section 1
4–5 marks Candidates will demonstrate secure understanding of the style of theatre that they have chosen to work in as well as a strong commitment to it, throughout the devising process, to realise very clear dramatic intentions for the audience
As this group are attmepting to create an adaptation for the stage I am looking for signs that they understand the original story and have a clear vision of its structure, the demands being placed upon them.

2–3 marks Candidates will demonstrate some understanding of the style of theatre that they have chosen to work in as well as some commitment to it, throughout the devising process, to realise somewhat generalised dramatic intentions for the audience.

1 mark Candidates will demonstrate partial understanding of the style of theatre that they have chosen to work in and occasional commitment to it throughout the devising process. Dramatic intentions for the audience may be underdeveloped.


Section 2
4–5 marks Candidates will demonstrate a high degree of creative co-operation and inventiveness throughout the devising process. They will maintain a high level of self-discipline and employ successful devising strategies. Candidates will display sound critical and evaluative judgements of live theatre, including their own work as well as wider productions seen, as they develop their work, in its distinctive style, promising a successful outcome.
There is excellent cooperation in the group.  Inventiveness is most evident in the script during this part of the rehearsal. Discipline in the group is good.  The group run through for 11 minutes - sometimes off book; sometimes off the script; sometimes in improvisation.  The group s breaks and set to giving "notes" on eachother's performances.  They discuss:
1) the lack of technical expression in the dialogue - esp. when improvised.
2) the pace of different scenes which appears to be slow.
3) thoughts on how to integrate music and use the rehearsal time next week which will include the arrival of a non-examinee musician.




2–3 marks Candidates will demonstrate some attempt at creative co-operation and occasional inventiveness during the devising process. They will exhibit a reasonable level of self-discipline, employing some useful devising strategies. Candidates will display some critical and/or evaluative judgement as they develop their work, in its distinctive style, suggesting an acceptable outcome.


1 mark Candidates will demonstrate restricted creative co-operation and willingness to experiment during the devising process. They will appear to lack the necessary self-discipline in devising. Candidates will display restricted critical and/or evaluative judgement as they develop their work, in the nominated style, making a positive outcome unlikely.






Section 3
4–5 marks Candidates will demonstrate significant development of their nominated skill in relation to the production/performance requirements of the devised work. These will be precisely attuned to the needs of the piece and be entirely appropriate to the chosen style of theatre.


2–3 marks Candidates will demonstrate some development of their nominated skill in relation to the production/performance requirements of the devised work. These will be generally appropriate to the needs of the piece and be largely suitable to the chosen style of theatre.
Development of performance skill is acceptable for this period of rehearsals.  They are currently £generally appropriate" - i.e. the cast are beginning to deliver lines with some sense of rhythm and intonation appropriate to the situation  however there is much work to be done on characterisation and style.  It is largely suitable but lacks detail and creativity.

1 mark Candidates will demonstrate limited development of their nominated skill in relation to the production/performance requirements of the devised work. These may not be appropriate to the needs of the piece nor to the chosen style of theatre.


The group narrow their focus to the mother and daughter moment.  This should help them create characters more.  The discussion focuses on character psychology.  The film seems to be at odds with their ideas.

The scene is re started, this time with a focus on creating the people in the space.  The actors develop some thoughts on how the audience are introduced. More discipline is required in the mime but the basic idea is sound.