Introduction
Reflection is one of the most important elements of the Collaborative Project in IB Theatre. While the performance itself is a group effort, your assessment is individual. Examiners want to see how you reflect on your role, your discoveries, and the ensemble process. Strong reflection doesn’t just describe what happened—it analyzes, evaluates, and explains how your experiences shaped your growth as a theatre-maker.
This guide will show you how to reflect on the Collaborative Project effectively to maximize your marks.
Quick Start Checklist
- Keep a rehearsal journal throughout the project.
- Write about both successes and challenges honestly.
- Connect reflections to research, theory, and traditions.
- Analyze how collaboration influenced your process.
- Explain how the project developed your skills as a theatre-maker.
Why Reflection Matters
The IB Theatre assessment criteria emphasize critical evaluation. Reflection allows you to demonstrate that you:
- Understood the ensemble process.
- Contributed meaningfully to the project.
- Connected practice to theory and research.
- Learned from challenges, mistakes, and discoveries.
- Grew as an individual theatre-maker.
Without reflection, your portfolio risks becoming descriptive rather than analytical.
How to Reflect on the Collaborative Project
1. Document Regularly
Don’t wait until the end. Write after each rehearsal, noting:
- What you contributed.
- What the ensemble experimented with.
