Stage Directions
In the center of the stage, closest to the audience
Downstage Center
Being loud enough for the audience to hear
Projection or Volume
Pantomime is
Acting without words
The first guideline of Improv is
Accept the offer
Writes the script
Playwright
Toward the back of the stage on the Left side (from the ACTOR's perspective)
Upstage Left
Going slow enough so the audience can hear you
Pace or Rate
Pantomime is important because
Actors need to act with their whole body
The second guideline of Improv is
Bring something to the scene
Creates the personality of the character and says the lines
Actor/Actress
On the right side of the stage, in the middle
Stage Right
Not saying your lines in a monotone
Expression or Inflection
The number one rule in Pantomime is
No Talking
The third guideline of Improv is
Make the active choice
Interprets the script and tells the actors what to do
On the left side of the stage, closest to the audience.
Stopping your lines for an important reason
Pause
True or False: You can have music in a pantomime scene
The fourth guideline of Improv is
Make your partner look good
Creates or order the things that the actors wear
Costumer/Costume manager
The front of the stage that would be in front of the curtain if it was closed.
The muscle under your lungs that helps you project
Diaphragm
The "basic uniform" for Pantomime acting is
All black: shirt, pants, and shoes
Why is knowing how to improvise important?
Because something WILL go wrong, or someone WILL forget their lines.
Choreographs the combat scenes
Fight director/Fight manager