Solo Performance Checklist

This post is directly relevant for VCE Drama Unit 4 teachers in Victoria, as their students prepare the final stages of the solo performance examinations.

Here is a useful checklist of last-minute items for yourself and/or your students.

Solo Performance Checklist

• the stem
• dot point 1
• dot point 2
• dot point 3
• (dot point 4 for some character structures)
• theatrical convention 1
• theatrical convention 2
• dramatic element 1
• dramatic element 1
• primary character
• secondary characters
• transformation of character
• transformation of place
• transformation of object
• disjointed time sequences
• requirements of the prescribed structure (achieved by addressing all bullet points above)
• development of a performance from the prescribed structure
• coherence and development
• use of performance style(s) including performance style(s) prescribed in the structure
• use of theatrical conventions including theatrical conventions prescribed in the structure
• use of dramatic elements including the use of dramatic elements prescribed in the structure
• use of space
• timing and tension
• application of stagecraft (costume, prop/s)
• use of expressive skills (voice, movement, facial expression, gesture)
• use of performance skills (presence and energy)