Arts Education - Drama
This is one example of how a
guest actor can work in a drama.
This person lives in a
neighbouring community and is a
member of the same community
theatre group as the teacher.
He and the teacher have prepared
the "Lance" role by creating a
sketchy background for the dome
dweller and by anticipating
questions that the students in
role will pose. They know that
they cannot anticipate all
questions, so Lance must be
prepared to think on his feet.
This role is challenging because
Lance must speak in an unusual
enough way to ensure a clear
contrast to the speech of the
valley dwellers and the same
time be certain that he is
understood. As well, he must
act as if some of what they say
is also foreign to him. The
teacher is prepared to set the
tone for the valley dwellers'
responses and will be able to
facilitate the exchange between
Lance and the valley dwellers
from her role within the drama.Back to Unit