Acting Basics
What do actors use to show how a character feels?
Demonstrate the facial expressions, do at least 5!
What do we call the person who plays a character?
What should you do if you make a mistake on stage?
Keep going and stay in character
What is the main character called?
Protagonist.
Act like a protagonist while saying the following.
SCENE ONE
PERSON 1- POLICE OFFICER
Person 2: SUSPECT
PERSON3: WITNESS
What is it called when you pretend to be someone else?
Acting
What is a movie with drawings/animation called?
Name me a animated movie and their main character.
Why is eye contact important when performing?
It connects you with the audience
LOOKING AT THE AUDIENCE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING.
I had a very nice day at the amusement park but i couldn’t get on my favorite ride:( my parents said the money was running out. improvise the restWhat is a character who helps the main character called?
Supporting character
act like a supporting character
SCENE 2
MUSICAL: SINGING TYPE FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO
PERSON 1:
Person 2:
Person3:What is body movement used in acting called?
Body language
Name one type of movie?
Horror, Comedy, musical, action
if you got one of this right you must recreate the essence.
What is speaking loudly and clearly on stage called?
PROJECTION
Who is usually the character working against the main character?
Antagonist
YOU MUST ACT LIKE THIS CHARACTER, THANOS.
SCENE 3
PERSON1: SCARED PERSON
PERSON 2: CALM PERSON
PERSON 3: THERAPIST
What is improvisation?
Acting without a prepared script/plan
What is a scene?
A part of a movie/show/play
Recreate an scene from one of your favorite movies
What should you do if you forget your line?
Stay calm/improvise
What makes a character interesting?
Personality, goals, feelings, etc.
SCENE 4
SCHOOL DRAMA
PERSON 1: THREW FOOD AND HID BACKPACK
PERSON 2: SAID THEY DIDNT DO IT
PERSON3: WITNESS
PERSON4: FACILITATOR
What are the three important things an actor can use to communicate without words?
Face, body, gestures
What is the difference between a movie and a play?
A play is performed live; a movie is recorded
What do actors do when they perform for an audience?
Act
What are background characters?
Characters who help create the setting/story but aren't central
SCENE 5
SURPRISE HAHAHAHHAA