Radio Drama 1 introduction

• Drama
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

Radio Drama

Introduction

This lesson

• What is a radio play 
  - take a look at the origin.
• Listen to a modern radio play 
   and keep a log of things you hear.

• Explore the possibilities of making sound effects from  everyday (household) objects.

What is a radio play?

• It is a dramatized, accoustic performance. 
  

There are no visuals. In Dutch: hoorspel.

What do you think the difference is between radio plays and stage plays when it comes to acting?

Radio plays...

• Actors portray their characters by using their voice instead of facial expressions/physical language.
• Foley artists: man/woman who adds sound effects to radio plays (and movies!) by using all kinds of props. 
  
  
  

Check this film!

Most famous radio play

• 1938: War of the Worlds by Orson Welles
• Performed and broadcasted live. 
• Caused nationwide panic because listeners believed earth was being attacked by aliens. 
• People fled their homes. 
• It showed radio's power
  (and fake news!)
  

Radio drama 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Takes notes while listening about:
- Sound effects 
- Different characters/use of voice
- Music
You will have to upload a picture of your notes to lesson up so please write clearly!

Upload a picture of your notes here!

Today's assignment!

•  Teacher makes groups of 4 and gives you a theme 
  (by spinning the wheel!).
  
•  Create a 'sound bath' for this theme, meaning you are going to find as many props as possible to make sounds with, fitting your theme.  
  
• You can use: prop's, body sounds (clapping hands) and voice (not words!). You can't use music and/or already excisting sound effects today!
  
  
• 10 minutes to prepare - perform!
  

Themes