Improv
Improvisational theatre, often called improvisation or improv, is the form of theatre, often comedy, in which most or all of what is performed is unplanned or unscripted
what does breath control affect?
affects the range, volume, and speed of both speaking and singing.
What information does a plot give?
the sequence of events that make up a story of a play, novel, film, epic, or other narrative literary work
What is used for shot by shot basic to communicate
a slugline is a scene heading. Sluglines are used on a shot-by-shot basis to communicate location and time of day.
Should your headshot be taken from the shoulders up, or the chest up?
chest up
What are the components of honesty improvisation?
being present, listening, paying attention
What happens when you project?
the ability to use your voice loudly, powerfully, and clearly while acting, singing, or speaking.
True or false?
A monologue can be performed with two people
False. A monologue is a speech presented by a single character, most often to express their thoughts aloud, though sometimes also to directly address another character or the audience.
When any character narrates over action
(V.O.) refers to voiceover;
What makes a good actor?
CHARACTER
VOICE
MOVEMENT
RHYTHM
LANGUAGE
A beat is a moment when something changes in a scene, such as a shift in mood or tone, or when a character reacts to something
when do an actor introduce themselves?
when an actor introduces themselves at the beginning of an audition
resume
a one-page list of your significant theatrical experience—stage roles, training, education—plus your physical description and contact information
What is role playing?
a theatrical exercise that allows actors to step into the shoes of a character and explore their responses to dramatic situations:
How many slating categories are there?
Four
Theatre
television
commercial
film
4 things to remember about improv?
Mistakes are gifts
Exercise the willingness muscle
Say, Yes... And!
The We is Greater than Me
What can an actor be apart of to show skills, and community?
a Union. Which help actors, stage managers, directors, and other theater professionals
Head shots
a type of portrait photo that actors use to help them get roles in plays, TV shows, and films
When a writer has a lot to say, but doesn't have the room to say it, they can use the word?
(MORE) is used when a character is speaking but you run out of room before the end of the page. So whenever you write dialogue and there isn’t enough room to finish a block, add (MORE) at the bottom of the page,
What is the 1st two things you should consider before performing a monologue?
The message, and the audience
What are the rules of improv?
Say yes
Make a statement
Add information
You must agree.
Dont block
Be specific, and give details
Points that focus on important content is called
focal points - the thing that people concentrate on or pay most attention to.
What can theme be describe as?
the central message or idea that a play conveys to its audience. the theme is the message that you want your audience to absorb through seeing your show and then carry that message with them forever.
What happens before a director says action, its called?
The “moment before” is a technical acting term which refers to what is going on in your character's life just before the Director says, “action”.
What should you not do on stage while you are performing?
Chew gum
swing your arms
put your hands in your pocket
play with your hair
laugh while performing