Dramatisation

• What was the primary intention behind Shakespeare's play, Macbeth?

  It was intended to be performed, not read.
• What are the three key areas to consider in a production of Macbeth?

  • Casting choices
  • Performance choices
  • Staging choices
• How does watching a play differ from reading a novel?

  Watching a play is a shared experience.
• What is the audience's reaction to a play compared to a novel?

  Different audience members react differently.
• How can a novel be compared to a building?

  A novel is like a finished building.
• What is a script for a play compared to in terms of a building?

  A script is like the foundations of a building.
• What elements enhance the script of a play?

  Costumes, lighting, scenery, and technical choices.
• What influences how the audience reacts to a play?

  Technical and artistic choices influence reactions.
• What is the difference between reading a novel and watching a play?

  • Novel: solitary experience
  • Play: shared experience
  • Audience reactions vary in plays
• What is the purpose of the BBC Bitesize section mentioned in the material?

  To provide study support and resources.
• What is the title of the play discussed in the study material?

  Macbeth
• What does the term "dramatisation" refer to in the context of Macbeth?

  It refers to the performance aspect of the play.
• How does the audience's experience of a play differ from that of a novel?

  The audience experiences reactions simultaneously.
• What role does the director play in the production of a play?

  The director develops the script with actors.
• What is the significance of technical choices in a play?

  They enhance the audience's experience.
• What is the primary purpose of Shakespeare's play, Macbeth?

  It was intended to be performed.
• What factors must be considered when casting a production of Macbeth?

  • Look and feel desired by the director
  • Variety of interpretations of characters
  • Combination of actors' chemistry
• Why are casting decisions crucial in a production of Macbeth?

  They heavily influence the production's look and feel.
• What is one of Shakespeare's strengths regarding character portrayal?

  His plays allow for various interpretations.
• What is essential for the Macbeths in the play?

  They need to work together as a couple.
• How should Banquo be portrayed in relation to Fleance?

  The audience must believe Fleance is his son.
• Why is Duncan's age significant in casting?

  Duncan should be older than other characters.
• What physical distinction might Macduff need from Macbeth?

  Macduff might need to be physically different.
• How are the Witches portrayed in Macbeth?

  • First characters to appear
  • Set the tone for the play
  • Traditionally seen as sinister old women
• What societal context influenced the portrayal of Witches in Macbeth?

  Fear of witches was at its height.
• Who played the roles of women in Shakespeare's time?

  Men played the roles of women.
• How have modern directors approached the portrayal of Witches?

  They seek to avoid traditional stereotypes.
• What are some alternative portrayals of the Witches in modern productions?

  • Fortune tellers
  • Voodoo priestesses
  • Identical triplet sisters
  • Backing singers in a rock group
  • Teenage goth schoolgirls
  • Young children on a council estate
  • Bin men
• How many Witches can be portrayed in a production?

  There can be more than three Witches.
• What does having thirteen Witches in a production signify?

  It emphasizes the theme of evil.
• What does "doubling up" mean in a theatrical context?

  When an actor plays more than one part.
• How might you approach casting the Witches in a production of Macbeth?

  • Consider modern interpretations
  • Avoid traditional stereotypes
  • Reflect current societal issues
• What was the intention behind Shakespeare's play, Macbeth?

  It was intended to be performed.
• What factors need to be considered when staging Macbeth?

  • Casting choices
  • Performance choices
  • Staging choices
• What do actors consider when developing their characters in Macbeth?

  They consider the text and Shakespeare's language.
• What types of evidence do actors look for in the text?

  What characters say about themselves and others.
• What is character motivation in Macbeth?

  The intention behind a character's action or speech.
• How does character motivation affect a character's behavior in Macbeth?

  It reveals truth or hidden meaning in their actions.
• Why is character interaction important in rehearsals for Macbeth?

  It explores reactions and relationships between characters.
• What will the director consider when interpreting themes in Macbeth?

  Which themes to emphasize or downplay.