WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama: Revision Guide

Now bring that rolling stretch from your shoulders into your torso, in whatever direction you like. Continue the rolling stretch down to your waist, in both directions. Move the stretch down to your legs, in any direction you like. Lift one leg and shake it. Make sure your eyes focus on the middle-distance. Now do the same with the other leg. Gently massage all the muscles in your face and under your chin, then massage your shoulders slightly harder. Now shake your whole body, with your throat open on a voiced sound of ‘Ahhhhh!’ 6 7 8 9 Torso and waist Legs Face Whole body Don’t be afraid to look silly! The more comfortable you are using the whole of your body and your voice in the warm-up, the easier you will find anything you need to do onstage. TIP As well as your physical focus (eyes on something straight ahead of you), try to keep a mental focus. It could be what your character is thinking about in their first monologue , your backstory, your objective … Every movement and sound you make during the warm-up will be more comfortable with a mental and physical focus. TIP DOWNLOADABLE 13 CHAPTER 1 chapter 1 DEVISING