Drama
Drama is a GCSE subject which was introduced at BRGS a couple of years ago. Apparently it is completley different at A-Level, which is why it is called Theater Studies at A-Level.
Do not take drama if:
You are ill regularly; you are still expected to come in and perform even if you have food posioning and are at home being sick (however, according to Mr Neve, a serious traffic accident is a 'suitable' excuse for not coming in)
You have a very busy social life. There are points where you feel the need to rehearse at break, lunch, in lesson and after school all in the same day. You don't have a social life anymore.
You don't like T6 (for some really odd reason...), because this is where your timetabled lessons will probably be. Although, rooms 81/82 (the big room in the clarke building) can sometimes be used for rehearsals. This may also change when/if we get the performing arts block.
You are a fan of pantomime. Mr Neve hates pantomime.
You are taking music. Unless you have some sort of time travelling device (in which case you shouldn't be at school, you should be selling copies of said device) then you will inevitably find yourself asking to leave drama lessons to go to a music lesson. Such requests will be met with either "No, you can't miss drama... oh go on then", "Change your music lesson time for next week... or else..." or "YOU HAD A MUSIC LESSON IN MY LESSON LAST WEEK. ARE YOU DOING THIS ON PURPOSE?!"
Do take drama if:
You are a naturally talented actor. This helps but not essential. Mr Neve will MAKE you into a good actor whether you like it or not.
You're good at group work. If you work well as part of a group, and you do it well, then you're marks will improve. After all, you could be the best actor in the world, but if you're pushing everyone else out then it makes for a pretty bad peice of drama.
You are good at thinking on the spot. This helps a lot when you forget lines/someone else forgets their lines/ you don't have any lines. Which seems to happen a lot.
You're good at planning. Otherwise you may find that you get nothing done. Which is bad.
