Workshop Plan - Eduaction

Violence and Son Workshop Plan

2 hour workshop with post 16 students (16-18)

Warm Up game / introduction - 15mins - name game in a circle, 1 round with ball, 1 round names and 1 round passing an object around the circle. Then blend the three and build up. This is a fun and challenging game which warms you up not only physically but mentally and vocally. It will focus the group and get them ready for the script work exercises.

Warm Up game - 15mins - vocal and physical warm up game, ninja. Ninja is a good fun game that most people know so it won't take a very long introduction. It keeps your body warm and ready. Fun warm up games are essential and can be key for a good workshop, they introduce a bubbly fun element into the workshop and is an excellent way to get the group open, trusting and on your side.

1st exercise script work - 20 mins - between two give out a segment of  scene one for them to initially analyse, let them in pairs discuss the themes of the play before going into further detail about the characters objectives. The scene in question shall be the beginning of the play and shall include characters Liam and Jen when they first walk into the scene. It shall be interesting to see the students initial thoughts on the script and to see how that differs from our conception of the show. The students should write on the script, write about the objectives of each character and what moves the scene forward (e.g. characters emotions, feelings, responsibilities)

2nd exercise script work - 20 mins - share their ideas with the rest of the group this will be interesting to find out what they think of the script work and how they envision it. Ask what themes they see so far and what could develop throughout the play. Talk about the objectives of the two characters and what they want from the scene. Guage differing responses..

3rd exercise script work - 40 mins - leave 15 mins for the pairs to practice and then choose some to show to the rest of the group, discuss the positives of each group as well as what could improve them. Discuss how well the themes and objectives shone through in each character and also what could have been clearer.

10 mins discussion and conclusion on session - find out what they enjoyed and found useful, ask how they would put on the show and what they think happens in the ongoing scenes and what they'd like to explore more from the characters they've seen. Then invite them to come and watch the show and buy tickets!! Discounted tickets may apply to certain charities and organisations.