Black+Comedy

Topic 9: Black Comedy

__Rubric__
This topic explores, theoretically and experientially, modern comic plays from different countries that deal with what is often uncomfortable or suppressed. Students must investigate the nature of comedy and use of humour to confront an audience with human experiences of pain, loss, the controversial or the taboo. In particular, by engaging with the forms, styles, techniques and conventions of the plays, students assess how audiences are affected and whether laughter provides a cathartic experience in this style of theatre.

=** Activities and Forums **= You will find regular homework activities and discussion topics here.

- Lesson 1: Introduction to Black Comedy Week 2 Week 3 Week 4﻿ || Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 ||
 * Term 1**
 * //**The Shape of Things**// || **//October//** ||
 * Week 1

=**__ Things to do: __**=

What is Black Comedy? What is catharsis? How is catharsis achieved in performance? Why are audiences shocked and amused by Black Comedy? What makes Black Comedy funny?
 * __Answer the following questions:__**

= Links to Resources = [|HSC Online - Essay Writing for the HSC Drama Examination]
 * Essay Writing**

[|Interview with Neil LaBute on The Shape of Things] //[|Sydney Stage review of October.]// [|A collection of reviews and images of October]
 * Black Comedy**