Expressive Movements: Exploring Frantic Assembly

Expressive Movements: Exploring Frantic Assembly

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create a chair duet inspired by Frantic Assembly's physical theater techniques.

What do you already know about physical theater and Frantic Assembly?

Introduction to Frantic Assembly

Frantic Assembly is a renowned physical theater company known for its dynamic, movement-based performances.

Physical Warm-Up

Engage in a series of physical warm-up exercises to prepare the body for expressive movements.

Exploring Chair Movements

Experiment with different ways of interacting with chairs to create dynamic and expressive movements.

Partner Chair Exercises

Collaborate with a partner to create synchronized chair movements, exploring trust and coordination.

Emotional Connections

Discuss how physical movements can convey emotions and tell a story without using words.

Creating the Chair Duet

Combine the learned movements and emotional connections to choreograph a chair duet performance.

Rehearsal and Performance

Rehearse and perform the chair duet, showcasing the expressive movements and emotional storytelling.

Reflection and Feedback

Reflect on the learning experience and provide constructive feedback to peers' performances.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.