What is cross-cutting & split scene:
Cross cutting is a drama technique where two scenes are intercut to establish continuity within the performance. Also the term is used to describe two or more scenes which are being performed on stage at the same time.
This week we were asked to create a short performance using this technique. Our group created a scene about bullying where there was a part where the bullies were bullying a kid and the principal talking to the victim's parents. We created this by having one scene performing on one side of the stage with no volume just exaggerated movements and the other was more talking and descriptive about the issue going on.
Specifically in our performance there was the part where 2 bullies were attacking the victim because she brought in her mother to speak to the principal. So once the mother was talking to the principal the cross cutting began as we showed very hurtful movements in our actions to seem intimidating. One line that was spoken by one of the bullies were "You think you're cool bringing your mom to snitch" This was where the bully was judging the victim for being a cowardly snitch.
Our group was trying to communicate the importance of bullying awareness as it is a well know issue that plays a major role in safety in most of the schools around the world.
