A Streetcar Named Desire BTEC Students do not need to

Students do not need to have read the texts

the notes must include an assessment of the rehearsal process and of the potential effectiveness of the piece for an audience

For as long as I have been teaching drama to children and young people

who are understandably reluctant to branch out at a time of increased workload

It is important to make sure that the background atmosphere for these workshops is clearly established by the teacher at the outset

A Streetcar Named Desire BTEC Students do not need toEdexcel AS Drama unit 1 requires the exploration of two texts, from two different writers published at least ten years apart. Each text must be explored practically in workshops, with students writing up their experiences and conclusions in their 3000 word exploration notes. I teach this Streetcar scheme in tandem with Brechts Mother Courage and her Children, because it is such a contrast in terms of style, language and content. My students love