# Dramatic Arts Grade 12 NSC November 2019 QP (Eng) > Grade 12 Dramatic Arts question paper from the NSC November Exam 2019 (English), 14 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dramatic-arts-nov-2019-eng/9e81070f-323e-4835-a5f4-4c04abb24a80 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Dramatic Arts - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2019 - Exam period: NSC November Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 14 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Dramatic Arts](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/dramatic-arts) › [Dramatic Arts Grade 12 NSC November 2019 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dramatic-arts-nov-2019-eng/9e81070f-323e-4835-a5f4-4c04abb24a80) ## About this document Dramatic Arts · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2019. Question paper, 14 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 DRAMATIC ARTS NOVEMBER 2019 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 14 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 2 DBE/November 2019 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of FOUR sections: SECTION A: 20th Century Theatre Movements (30) SECTION B: South African Theatre: 1960–1994 (40) SECTION C: South African Theatre: Post-1994–Contemporary (40) SECTION D: The History of Theatre, Practical Concepts, Content and Skills (40) 2. SECTION A QUESTION 1 is COMPULSORY. Refer to the play text you have studied and the relevant 20 th Century Theatre Movement. EPIC THEATRE  Caucasian Chalk Circle Bertolt Brecht  Kaukasiese Krytsirkel Translation of Bertolt Brecht play text  Mother Courage Bertolt Brecht  Moeder Courage Translation of Bertolt Brecht play text  The Good Person of Szechwan Bertolt Brecht  Kanna Hy Kô Hystoe Adam Small OR THEATRE OF THE ABSURD  Waiting for Godot Samuel Beckett  Afspraak met Godot Translation of Samuel Beckett play text  Bagasie André P Brink  The Bald Primadonna Eugene Ionesco  Die Kaalkop Primadonna Translation of Eugene Ionesco play text OR POSTMODERN THEATRE  Skrapnel Willem Anker  Top Girls Carol Churchill  Popcorn Ben Elton  Buried Child Sam Shepard 3. SECTION B This section consists of THREE questions. Answer only ONE question in this section. QUESTION 2: Woza Albert! Percy Mtwa, Mbongeni Ngema and Barney Simon OR QUESTION 3: Sophiatown Junction Avenue Theatre Company OR QUESTION 4: Siener in die Suburbs PG du Plessis 4. SECTION C This section consists of THREE questions. Answer only ONE question in this section. QUESTION 5: Nothing but the Truth John Kani OR QUESTION 6: Groundswell Ian Bruce OR QUESTION 7: Missing Reza de Wet 5. SECTION D This section consists of TWO questions (QUESTIONS 8 and 9). Answer only ONE question in this section. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 3 DBE/November 2019 NSC SECTION A: 20th CENTURY THEATRE MOVEMENTS This question is COMPULSORY. QUESTION 1 Refer to SOURCE A below and answer the question that follows. SOURCE A Great theatre doesn't always give us all the answers. Sometimes it just gives us the questions. [Source: https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free- vector/question-mark-vector-972076] Discuss, in an essay, how the statement in SOURCE A is explored in the play text and the 20th Century Theatre Movement you have studied, as well as its relevance to our lives in the 21st century. Refer to the following in your essay:  Examples of questions raised by the playwright in the play text about the sociopolitical context, life and humanity  Themes, characters or language in the play text that support your discussion  The 20th Century Theatre Movement you studied (Theatre of the Absurd OR Epic Theatre OR Postmodern Theatre) and the questions it raised Write the name of the play text and the 20th Century Theatre Movement you studied at the beginning of your essay. TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 4 DBE/November 2019 NSC SECTION B: SOUTH AFRICAN THEATRE: 1960–1994 Answer only ONE question in this section. QUESTION 2: WOZA ALBERT! BY PERCY MTWA, MBONGENI NGEMA AND BARNEY SIMON Study SOURCE B below and answer the questions that follow. SOURCE B Theatre is a living, breathing, collaborative (working together) art form. To me, that means that every production is different, depending on who's working on it. And it changes, depending on the audience in the room. This is what makes theatre powerful and memorable. [Source: American Theatre, 22 May 2017] Imagine you are a director. After reading the quote in SOURCE B, you are inspired to stage scene extracts from the play text of Woza Albert! for a local school's play festival which will take place in July 2020. 2.1 With reference to Woza Albert!, suggest why theatre can be viewed as a 'collaborative (working together) art form'. (4) 2.2 Explain why you think Woza Albert! may be a good choice for a schools' play festival. (4) 2.3 List and motivate the performance skills you will require from the actors who audition for the production. (6) 2.4 Focus on ONE scene in the play text. Explain to the actors that you have cast in your production, what the appropriate style of acting will be to perform the scene you have selected. (4) 2.5 Evaluate how any TWO incidents in the play may cause different responses depending on different audiences' experiences. (8) 2.6 Suggest to the festival organisers how the performance space may be used creatively to highlight the style of the play. (4) 2.7 Discuss how you would direct the ending of the play to create a 'powerful and memorable' moment for the audience at the festival. Name specific production and performance elements in your answer. (10) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 5 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 3: SOPHIATOWN BY THE JUNCTION AVENUE THEATRE COMPANY Study SOURCE C below and answer the questions that follow. SOURCE C Theatre is a living, breathing, collaborative (working together) art form. To me, that means that every production is different, depending on who's working on it. And it changes, depending on the audience in the room. This is what makes theatre powerful and memorable. [Source: American Theatre, 22 May 2017] Imagine that you are a director. After reading the quote in SOURCE C, you are inspired to stage scene extracts from Sophiatown for a local school's play festival which will take place in July 2020. 3.1 With reference to Sophiatown, suggest why theatre can be viewed as a 'collaborative (working together) art form'. (4) 3.2 Explain why you think Sophiatown may be a good choice for a schools' play festival. (4) 3.3 List and motivate the performance skills you will require from the actors who audition for the production. (6) 3.4 Select ONE scene in the play. Explain to the actors that you have cast in your production, what the appropriate style of acting will be to perform the scene you have selected. (4) 3.5 Evaluate how any TWO incidents in the play may evoke (cause) different responses depending on different audiences' experiences. (8) 3.6 Suggest to the festival organisers how the performance space may be used creatively to highlight the style of the play. (4) 3.7 Discuss how you would direct the ending of the play to create a 'powerful and memorable' moment for the audience at the festival. Name specific production and performance elements in your answer. (10) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 6 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 4: SIENER IN DIE SUBURBS BY PG DU PLESSIS Study SOURCE D below and answer the questions that follow. SOURCE D Theatre is a living, breathing, collaborative (working together) art form. To me, that means that every production is different, depending on who's working on it. And it changes, depending on the audience in the room. This is what makes theatre powerful and memorable. [Source: American Theatre, 22 May 2017] Imagine that you are a director. After reading the quote in SOURCE D, you are inspired to stage scene extracts from Siener in die Suburbs for a local school's play festival which will take place in July 2020. 4.1 With reference to Siener in die Suburbs, suggest why theatre can be viewed as a 'collaborative (working together) art form'. (4) 4.2 Explain why you think Siener in die Suburbs may be a good choice for a schools' play festival. (4) 4.3 List and motivate the performance skills you will need from the actors who audition for the production. (6) 4.4 Select ONE scene in the play. Explain to the actors that you have cast in your production, what the appropriate style of acting will be to perform the scene you have selected. (4) 4.5 Evaluate how any TWO incidents in the play might evoke (cause) different responses depending on different audiences' experiences. (8) 4.6 Suggest to the festival organisers how the performance space may be used creatively to highlight the style of the play. (4) 4.7 Discuss how you would direct the ending of the play to create a 'powerful and memorable' moment for the audience at the festival. Name specific production and performance elements in your answer. (10) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 7 DBE/November 2019 NSC SECTION C: SOUTH AFRICAN THEATRE: POST-1994–CONTEMPORARY Answer only ONE question in this section. QUESTION 5: NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH BY JOHN KANI Study SOURCE E below and answer the questions that follow. SOURCE E Nothing but the Truth by John Kani Theatre programme Synopsis Nothing but the Truth is set in a South African township. It tells the story of Sipho and Thando who await the arrival of the body of Sipho's deceased brother, Themba. Themba's daughter, Mandisa, arrives with her father's ashes. The arrival of the ashes provides a catalyst for the revelation of past secrets. Comments from the Cast 'It is a dream come true Dramatis Personae & Cast to be a part of this special production. With our Sipho Makhaya – Alex Hadebe director we tried to Thando Makhaya – Boipelo Tseou capture the essence of Mandisa Mckay – Dorothy Aver this masterpiece.' – Alex Director – Patricia Skosana 'Through an exploration of its realistic elements we believe the Programme Note performances are truthful This is a play that falls into the genre of Theatre for and sincere. Thank you Reconciliation. It is different from Protest Theatre or Theatre Stanislavski.' – Boipelo of the Struggle. Kani's script is still relevant and the issues 'Realism at its best.' – raised are as applicable today as they were more than a Dorothy decade ago. This is theatre that weaves the personal together with the political to bring both of them to a far deeper and more meaningful level. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 8 DBE/November 2019 NSC Your class recently attended a production of Nothing but the Truth at your local theatre. You received a copy of the theatre programme in SOURCE E. 5.1 Give a definition of the following terms used in the programme:  Synopsis (1)  Cast (1)  Script (1)  Director (1) 5.2 Refer to the synopsis in the programme note in SOURCE E. Motivate whether or not you agree with the description of the Makhaya family as 'a family in crisis'. Refer to the characters in your answer. (6) 5.3 Suggest why the play is described as Realism with reference to its costumes and subject matter. (6) 5.4 Explain how any of the actors in the cast might use FOUR techniques of Stanislavski's System/Method to create a 'truthful and sincere' performance. Refer to examples or moments in the play to substantiate your answer. (8) 5.5 Evaluate why the set and performance space depicted in the image on the programme are suitable for a production of the play. (6) 5.6 Discuss why Nothing but the Truth is an effective title for the play. Refer to incidents and characters in the play. (10) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 9 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 6: GROUNDSWELL BY IAN BRUCE Study SOURCE F below and answer the questions that follow. SOURCE F Groundswell by Ian Bruce Synopsis Theatre programme Set in a beachfront resort on the jagged edge of western South Africa, two men plot to convince their lone guest to invest in their diamond-mining scheme. The three men find themselves caught in a power struggle fuelled by greed and desperation and will go to any length to secure a chance at a better life. Comments from the Cast 'It is a dream come true to be a part of this special production. With our director Dramatis Personae & Cast we tried to capture the essence of this masterpiece.' Thami – Kabu Ngwenya – Kabu Johan – Stefan Jordaan Smith – Wilbur Lucas 'Through an exploration of its realistic elements we believe Director – Sophia Rasmeni the performances are truthful and sincere. Thank you Programme Note Stanislavski.' – Stefan The question of who is an African has no answer yet. Can white people be accepted by fellow black people as 'Realism at its best.' – Wilbur Africans? The legacy of divisions – cultural, social, geographical, psychological – remain. It stirs a groundswell of anger, loss of identity, hope, prejudice and despair that continues to disturb our everyday interactions. The script contains power struggles and personal conflicts. In this respect Groundswell doesn't make judgements, it tells it like it is. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 10 DBE/November 2019 NSC Your class recently attended a production of Groundswell at your local theatre. You received a copy of the theatre programme in SOURCE F. 6.1 Give a definition of the following terms used in the programme:  Synopsis (1)  Cast (1)  Script (1)  Director (1) 6.2 Refer to the synopsis in the programme note in SOURCE F. Motivate whether or not you agree with the description of the 'three men … caught in a power struggle'. Refer to the characters in your answer. (6) 6.3 Suggest why the play is described as Realism with reference to its costumes and subject matter. (6) 6.4 Explain how any of the actors in the cast might use FOUR techniques of Stanislavski's System/Method to create a 'truthful and sincere' performance. Refer to examples or moments from the play to substantiate your answer. (8) 6.5 Evaluate why the set and performance space depicted in the image on the programme are suitable for a production of the play. (6) 6.6 Discuss why Groundswell is an effective title for the play. Refer to characters and events in the play. (10) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 11 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 7: MISSING BY REZA DE WET Study SOURCE G below and answer the questions that follow. SOURCE G Missing by Reza de Wet Synopsis Theatre programme The magical-realist play, Missing, deals with a daughter's escape from her dysfunctional rural family, bringing women who are trapped and scared into the spotlight and examining how far fear can take them. Comments from the Cast 'It is a dream come true to be a part of this special production. With our director we tried to capture the Dramatis Personae & Cast essence of this masterpiece.' – Karien Miem – Karien van Jaarsveld Meisie – Trienie du Toit 'Through an exploration of its Gertie – Rushana Flank realistic elements we believe Constable – Michael Slater the performances are truthful and sincere. Thank you Director – Darren Noels Stanislavski' – Trienie Programme Note 'Realism at its best.' – This script grabbed me from the outset – the images and Rushana words which are conjured up by Reza de Wet immediately appealed to me. The issue of women who are trapped, scared or missing does not apply to one particular community only. It is relevant to most communities in this country and many other countries in the world. So I could make it universal and that is very exciting for me. Your class recently attended a production of Missing at your local theatre. You received a copy of the theatre programme in SOURCE G. 7.1 Give a definition of the following terms used in the programme:  Synopsis (1)  Cast (1)  Script (1)  Director (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 12 DBE/November 2019 NSC 7.2 Refer to the synopsis in the programme note in SOURCE G. Motivate whether or not you agree with the description of the family as 'dysfunctional'. Refer to the characters in your answer. (6) 7.3 Suggest why the play is described as Realism with reference to its costumes and subject matter. (6) 7.4 Explain how any of the actors in the cast might use FOUR techniques of Stanislavski's System/Method to create a 'truthful and sincere' performance. Refer to examples or moments from the play to substantiate your answer. (8) 7.5 Evaluate why the set and performance space depicted in the image on the programme are suitable for a production of the play. (6) 7.6 Discuss why Missing is an effective title for the play. Refer to the various interpretations of the word 'missing' and the themes. (10) [40] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 13 DBE/November 2019 NSC SECTION D: THE HISTORY OF THEATRE, PRACTICAL CONCEPTS, CONTENT AND SKILLS Answer either QUESTION 8 or QUESTION 9. QUESTION 8: AUDITION PROGRAMME OR THEME PROGRAMME You have completed your final performance examinations (audition programme OR theme programme). Advise the Grade 12 Dramatic Arts learners of next year on how to plan for successful performance examinations. 8.1 List FOUR factors to consider when selecting dramatic items (pieces) for a performance. (4) 8.2 Suggest TWO benefits of regular rehearsals. (2) 8.3 Analyse TWO challenges of working in a group. (4) 8.4 Provide practical tips that would assist next year's Grade 12 learners to prepare for the day of their final practical examinations to ensure a successful performance. (6) 8.5 Discuss how the principles of the theatre practitioner, Jerzy Grotowski, influenced your understanding and experience of practical work. Give examples to support your answer. (8) 8.6 There are a number of innovative forms of entertainment available today. These include YouTube videos, Street Theatre, computer games, films (on TV/Netflix or in the cinema), etc. Choose any ONE of these forms that appeals to you and comment on the effectiveness of the dramatic skills and techniques used. (8) 8.7 Discuss the challenges some learners may experience in accessing drama and theatre productions, and how the availability of technology (cellphones, smartphones, the internet, etc.) can help to overcome these challenges to ensure that everyone can view drama productions. (8) [40] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Dramatic Arts 14 DBE/November 2019 NSC QUESTION 9: TECHNICAL THEATRE PROGRAMME You have completed your final technical theatre programme examinations (set design OR stage management OR film OR directing). Advise the Grade 12 Dramatic Arts learners of next year on how to plan for a successful technical theatre programme. 9.1 List FOUR factors to consider when selecting one of the technical theatre programme options for your final practical examinations. (4) 9.2 Suggest TWO benefits of regular rehearsals. (2) 9.3 Analyse TWO challenges of working with others. (4) 9.4 Provide practical tips that would assist next year's Grade 12 learners to prepare for the day of their final practical examination performance/ screening or presentation. (6) 9.5 Discuss how the analysis of the *given circumstances of the performance/film assisted your understanding of the visual world created on stage OR in film. Give examples to support your answer. *Given circumstances are the season, geographical environment, dramatic situations of characters, date, time, etc. of a dramatic item/play text. (8) 9.6 There are a number of innovative forms of entertainment available today. These include YouTube videos, Street Theatre, computer games, films (on TV/Netflix or in the cinema), etc. Choose any ONE of these forms that appeals to you and comment on the effectiveness of the technical skills and techniques used. (8) 9.7 Discuss the challenges some learners may experience in accessing drama and theatre productions, and how the availability of technology (cellphones, smartphones, the internet, etc.) can help to overcome these challenges to ensure that everyone can view drama productions. 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