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The main elements

It鈥檚 important for you to remember the following characteristics that typify TIE:

  • There is a clear aim and educational objective running throughout.
  • A small cast so actors must be versatile and often have to multi-role.
  • A low budget so actors often play instruments too.
  • The production must be portable so the design is simple and representational.
  • They explore issues from various viewpoints, so we can see the effect of an action upon a range of people.
  • There is some level of audience involvement.
  • They are rarely wholly naturalistic because direct address or narration is used to engage the audience.
  • The costumes are simple and representational, especially if actors have to multi-role.
  • They may include facts and figures to educate the audience.
  • They may have a strong message or moral running throughout.
Members of Ape Theatre Company performing in their production Legal Weapon
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Legal Weapon by the Ape Theatre Company confronts the issues of excessive speed, peer pressure and the attitudes of young drivers Credit: Ape Theatre Co