CAT Rubric
A broad exploration of how groups and individuals interact with one another, whether they share similarities or differences.
What are social issues?
At least 2 styles of theatre within Single Asian Female.
What are REalism, Comedy, Contemporary political theatre?
Fragmented storytelling.
What is non-linear, episodic structure?
When the audience knows something that one or more characters do not know, often creating humour, tension or anticipation.
What is dramatic irony?
A subject, behaviour or practice that is prohibited or restricted by social custom.
What is taboo?
any situation or matter that deals with how power is distributed and how it operates within social organisation, particularly relating to
governmental bodies
What are political issues?
At least 2 styles of theatre within Neighbourhood Watch.
What are magical realism, sitcom/farce, Epic Theatre?
Encourage audience imagination and focus on essential elements
What is minimalistic/symbolic set design?
The experience of taking pleasure or amusement in another person's misfortune.
What is Schadenfreude?
Prevented from developing, being expressed or openly discussed;
restrained or held back.
What is suppressed?
refer to problems between groups, nations, or societies that arise from grievances, territorial claims, ethnic tensions, or
power struggles.
What are historical issues?
At least 3 styles of theatre within Black Is The New White.
What are realism, satire, comedy (rom com), farce, political theatre?
Presenting authentic characters within settings that defy realism, creating contrast to emphasise the story’s themes and messages
What is Realistic acting stylein non-naturalistic settings
The use of humour, irony or exaggeration to criticise or expose the flaws of individuals, institutions, behaviours or ideas.
What is satire?
The release or purification of strong emotions, often providing emotional or psychological relief.
What is catharsis?
problems that arise from differences in a society’s beliefs, values, and practices e.g race, religion, gender, disability
What are cultural issues?
What is Comedy/Cruelty, Absurd, Non-motive theatre, Jacobean revenge elements, Caricature?
Explores character inner thoughts and engage viewers in responses to cultural, social, political and personal ideas and concerns
What is monologue and direct address?
A highly physical form of comedy involving exaggerated actions, accidents, falls, violence and physical mishaps.
What is slapstick?
Causing disagreement, strong opposing opinions or public debate.
What is controversial?
Embodies the strategic use of style, dramatic elements, and theatrical conventions to vividly convey the play’s central issues and concerns.
What are artistic issues?
At least 3 conventions of the magical realism style.
What are Ambiguity, Ordinary, real world settings, Symbolism, Surreal events and contrasting narratives, Cultural roots, Dreamlike atmosphere, Interconnectedness and psychological insight, Acceptance of the extraordinary, Fluidity of time?
Utilising props and physicality to transform characters and settings within the performance, often in symbolic or metaphorical ways.
What is transformational acting?
A sudden shift from something serious, emotional or elevated to something ordinary, trivial or ridiculous.
What is bathos?
a relief from the emotional tension especially of a drama that is provided by the interposition of a comic episode or element
What is comic relief?