Pantomime
Show the round to flat rule.
Where did masks originate?
Ancient Greece
What are the 2 mask etiquette rules?
Don't touch mask, don't remove mask.
Why is important to leave space in your hand?
To show there is an object there.
Why were the masks mouths open?
To help project the voices.
Explain why you should not remove mask in front of the audience.
It looks like taking your face off.
What are the 4 parts of your body characters lead with?
Nose, Heart, Gut, Toes
What kind of mask only covers part of your face?
Half mask
How can you tell a story if the mask is covering your face?
Body language, movements, etc.
Describe how you should move when performing a pantomime scene.
Slow and specific movements
What is it called if your mask shows no emotion?
Neutral mask
Explain how a character mask and decorative mask are different.
One shows character, one does not, etc.
How long does your pantomime scene need to be for this project?
3-4 minutes
Explain the good and bad of an actor wearing a mask in a scene.
Student responses
Explain how a character mask and a decorative mask are similar.
Both can be full or half, both help enhance the character in their own way, etc.