CODES AND CONVENTIONS
What is a costume used for in drama?
To help show a character’s role, status, or personality.
Who is the main character in Sunshine Supergirl?
Evonne Goolagong
Spell the word that means a movement used to express an idea or feeling on stage.
Gesture
The first modern Olympic Games were in 1896. Which city was the host?
Athens, Greece
What is lighting used for in a performance?
To set the mood, time of day, or focus the audience’s attention.
What sport did Evonne Goolagong play professionally?
Tennis
What is the drama term for speaking loudly and clearly enough to be heard by the audience — and how do you spell it?
Projection
What does the term blocking mean in drama?
The planned movement and positioning of actors on stage.
Name one challenge Evonne faced in her career.
Racism / Being underestimated / Leaving home young/ etc.
Spell the word that describes performing without a script or preparation.
Improvisation
What is the Capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
What are symbolic objects in performance called?
Props
What does the checkered flannel jacket symbolise in the play?
Her humble, rural background and connection to family.
You’re a director explaining your version of a scene — what is the word for this personal creative decision, and how do you spell it?
Interpretation
What is subtext and how is it used in performance?
It’s the unspoken meaning behind what a character says or does.
Why is it important that Sunshine Super Girl was written and directed by First Nations artists?
It ensures the story is told through an authentic lens and represents Indigenous perspectives respectfully and truthfully.
Spell the term that describes how different aspects of identity — like race, gender, and class — can overlap in shaping experience, especially in drama and storytelling.
Intersectionality