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Basic 4 · Creative Arts · Displaying and Sharing

Planning a Performance

In this topic you will plan a performance of your compositions to share creative experiences.

By the end of these notes you should be able to:

  • Plan a programme for a performance
  • Organise rehearsals, costumes and stage
  • Assign roles for the performance

What you already know

  • Composing music and movement

Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.

Strand
Performing Arts
Sub-strand
Displaying and Sharing
Indicator
B4.2.3.4.1 – Plan a performance of compositions to share creative experiences

Introduction

Your class will present a cultural evening with songs, dances and a short drama. A good plan makes the show run smoothly.

1. The Programme

Example programme
OrderItemPerformers
1opening prayer and welcomeMC
2class song "Keep Ghana Clean"choir
3Kpanlogo dancedance group
4Ananse dramadrama group
5vote of thankshead prefect

2. Preparing the Performance

  • schedule rehearsals
  • prepare costumes and props
  • set up the stage and seating
  • test drums and sound
  • invite the audience
A school stage set up with a programme poster and performers rehearsing
Figure 1: Getting ready to perform Design a programme for your performance.Illustration: Sirbus

3. Roles

Performance roles
RoleDuty
MC (master of ceremonies)introduces each item
stage managerorganises the stage and timing
costume teamprepares costumes
performerssing, dance or act

New words

programme
The order of items in a performance.
rehearsal
A practice before the real performance.
MC
Master of ceremonies; the host.
stage manager
The person who runs the stage.
prop
An object used in a performance.
costume
Clothing worn by performers.

Summary

  • A performance needs a programme.
  • Rehearsals, costumes and a prepared stage are needed.
  • The MC introduces items; the stage manager runs the stage.
  • Good planning makes the show smooth.

Class activity: Plan a Show

  1. Write a programme with four items.
  2. Assign roles to members.
  3. Hold one rehearsal.

You need: Locally made drum, Gourd shaker, Kente cloth sample

Exercises

Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.

  1. 1. The person who introduces each item is the…

    • A. MC
    • B. Usher
    • C. Curator
    • D. Weaver
    Show answer
    Answer: MCThe master of ceremonies hosts.

  2. 2. A practice before the real performance is a…

    • A. Rehearsal
    • B. Programme
    • C. Prop
    • D. Costume
    Show answer
    Answer: RehearsalThat is a rehearsal.

  3. 3. The order of items in a performance is the…

    • A. Programme
    • B. Venue
    • C. Catalogue
    • D. Budget
    Show answer
    Answer: ProgrammeThat is the programme.

  4. 4. Costumes are worn by performers.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueThey suit the roles.

  5. 5. A stage manager performs the main dance.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: FalseThe stage manager runs the stage.

  6. 6. An object used in a performance is a ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: propThat is a prop.

  7. 7. List three things to prepare before a performance.

    Show answer
    Answer: Any three: rehearsals, costumes, props, stage, sound, invitations.Preparation matters.

  8. 8. Why is a programme important for the audience?

    Show answer
    Answer: It tells them what to expect and in what order.It guides the event.

Homework

  1. Write a programme for a family talent show.