AS 91218 · 5 credits · Internal
Acting role performance
Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production
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You perform a substantial acting role from a play (or linked scenes) in front of a live audience. You need to prepare thoroughly by learning lines, attending rehearsals, and accepting direction, then sustain your character convincingly throughout the whole performance. The role itself must be significant enough to matter to the production and have real depth.
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What you actually do
- ·Learn your lines and prepare your role thoroughly by attending all rehearsals and accepting direction from the director
- ·Sustain your character credibly throughout the entire performance in front of a live audience
- ·Perform a role with sufficient length and depth that meaningfully contributes to the play
- ·Demonstrate understanding of your character's place in the dramatic context of the production
AAchieved
You perform your role throughout the production and the audience follows your character's journey.
MMerit
You perform your role with control, consistency and a clear sense of purpose, sustaining a believable character from start to finish.