Our Country's Good: Based on the Novel the "Playmaker" by Thomas Kenneally (Student Editions)

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Ralph tells Philip that, because half of his actors are in prison, he wants to stop the play, but Philip exhorts him to continue trying, making Ralph see the much larger meaning that the play has for the colony. Philip especially advocates for Liz Morden, as he wants to make an example of her – through redemption. Our Country’s Good is both a comedy and a powerful drama which shows us how we can escape the chains that bind us. The Library's buildings remain fully open but some services are limited, including access to collection items. We're The real Lieutenant Ralph Clark (1755 or 1762-1794) has left several diaries and letters to his wife. It is known that he had a daughter with the female convict, Mary Brenham. The girl was called Alicia, after the Lieutenant's wife.

In the play, Captain Tench opposes Phillip. He doesn't believe that the convicts could ever improve and become valuable members of society. He hates them all because they are criminals. Judge Collins The key extracts chosen must be continuous and individually last at least 10 minutes in duration if the full extract were to be performed. include reference to the social, cultural or historical context of their selected play where the instruction is given to do soFaddy is against the idea of the play because he does not like Ralph Clark. He only appears in one scene (Act one, Scene six) where he constantly makes snide comments to Ralph and expresses his distaste for him through insults directed at Ralph. Midshipman Harry Brewer Caesar is originally from Madagascar and wishes to join the play. After begging for a role he ends up being Worthy’s servant (A silent part) and beats the drum for Kite. Despite all this, he ends up getting stage fright and needs to be threatened by the other actors in the play. Ketch Freeman Are you curious to learn more about how Australia, as we know it today, came to be? Our Country's Good (1988) is a two-act Play by Timberlake Wertenbaker based on the true story of one of Australia's first penalty colonies. Author The Working notebook must not exceed in total (evidence beyond this must not count towards the mark)

The first part of the question is to be answered from the perspective of director, the second part of the question is to be answered from the perspective of performer and the third part of the question is to be answered from the perspective of designer (lighting, sound, set, costume). they answer on for Section C ie the live production seen cannot be one of their set plays. Component 2: Creating original drama The Reflective report must be presented as a written document. Evidence for the Reflective report must be In 1787, a fleet of ships carrying over 700 convicts set sail on an eight month voyage. When they arrive in Australia, their survival is by no means certain: supplies are running out, the convicts are stealing food or trying to escape and the guards are threatening mutiny.

One night, Ralph finds Mary rehearsing alone on the beach. When he joins her and recites the lines of her character’s lover, they begin to feel a connection, and their fake embrace turns into something real. As they take off their clothes, Ralph admits he’s never seen a naked woman before—not even his wife. Dabby Bryant is Mary’s best friend and constantly speaks about returning to Devon.On the ship, she sold Mary to a sailor on the ship in exchange for extra food rations for them both however she does care about Mary. Bryant’s opinion on the play is that it’s stupid and she also dislikes her part as she argues it should be more relevant to the situation they’re in. Nevertheless, she seems to enjoy taking part in the play. In the final scene she decides she will try and escape that night. Liz Morden