Things to consider in a short performance

In a short performance, the things that I consider are the script, characters, setting, area for performance that is the invisible line between audiences and actors, tone, proxemics, turn taking, clothing, lighting, gestures and props. The elements mentioned are important to let the audience know that it is a stage performance and they can sit at their respective places to enjoy the performance. Another important reason is to let audience open their correct prior knowledge to know what is happening on the stage. For instance, the setting, characters, clothing and props play an important role. Setting with blackboard, waste paper basket, chalks, tables and chairs as props will let audience connect to their prior knowledge that it is a classroom. As for characters, a character with formal clothing standing in front of the blackboard holding a chalk will be recognized as a teacher and a character wearing uniform sitting on a chair will be recognized as a student. Besides that, the tone and turn taking will show to audience the degree of mannerism by characters. A proper tone, turn taking, mood and gestures shows a respectable scene where as no proper tone, turn taking, mood and gestures may show a chaotic scene. Lastly, a proper lighting will also affect the scene. A dark scene may show something tragic is going to happen or changing of scene. Different lighting enables audience to have a proper idea of how the performance is going on.