The author looks in detail at the grade examinations and diplomas offered by private boards, and considers the new GCSE examinations in oral communication and Drama and Theatre Arts.
An introduction to speech and drama examinations; building the
programme; in rehearsal - verse speaking; in rehearsal - speaking the prose
section; in rehearsal - the period play; in rehearsal - contemporary drama;
presentations by duos and small groups; readings, talks and discussions; the
performer in training; the examination performance; an appraisal of speech
and drama examinations.
