“Missing ” (Reza De Wet) Worksheet

Watch “Mis” on CSP (under Plays & Films) while reading your text. Read through the TERM 1 Gr 11
Drama Presentation notes. Answer the following questions on a folio paper and file in your theory
file.

1. Identify the name of the trilogy of play that “Missing” forms part of. (1)

2. Briefly explain the setting (time and place) of “Missing”. (2)

3. Describe the appearance of the following things onstage in “Missing”:

 The walls of the kitchen
 The doors
 The window
 The stage business (5)

4. Describe the stage business of Miem and Meisie at the beginning of the play. (2)

5. Identify the main sound effect used throughout the play and explain what its function
is. (2)

6. Explain how Miem has two opposing powers within herself (theme). (4)

7. Explain how Meisie experiences transformation at the end of the play (theme). (4)

8. Identify TWO ways that the insidious nature of evil is shown in the play. (4)

9. Identify what each character’s superobjective is. (4)

10. Identify the EIGHT freaks at the circus. (8)

11. Explain how the Well-Made play is NOT applied in “Missing”. (2)

12. Explain the different meanings of the title of “Missing”. (5)

13. Explain who Constable really is. (2)

14. In your opinion, does Meisie represent girls today, in 2023? Motivate your answer. (5)

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