Understanding the Stage
An imaginary surface at the edge of the stage
Expected Behavior in a specific location
Rule 1
Accept the ideas of your scene partners, then add onto the scene to help support the group...
Movement that is controlled and constrained; fluid and unrestricted.
What is Bound and Free Flow?
Something every character should have.
Where does the Audience sit?
Standing and screaming during a rock concert...
What is Fair Etiquette?
Rule 2
If your group is stuck, ask a partner a question that can prompt an immediate response...
Movement that is sudden and unexpected; sustained and continuous.
What is Quick and Slow Time?
Something positive or negative can affect a character accomplishing what they want.
Farther Away from the Audience
Two of our Performing onstage etiquette rules
Making confidence choices
Helping others
Stay Focused
Be kind & have fun
Rule 3
Actions will always be more entertaining than words...
Movement that is forceful and requires effort; gentle and requires minimal effort.
What is Strong and Light Weight?
How a character goes about getting what they want.
What are tactics?
To the right when facing the audience
Two of our Audience Member Etiquette rules...
Watch the Show and Be Encouraging
Be Respectful by Staying Seated
React Appropriately
Keep all Electronics Off
Rule 4
Pay close attention so you can go with the flow of the scene...
Movement that is straightforward; takes a longer path?
The drive for a character to attempt their target.
The "backstage" to the left and right of the stage
What are the Wings?
Two of our Backstage Etiquette Rules...
Wait quietly in the wings for your entrance...
Only Touch items that belong to you...
Congratulate other actors when they come off stage...
Make sure you are prepared for your scene...
Rule 5
Try!
Movement that is wide and open; small and closed.
What is Expansion and Contraction?
An actor's greatest enemy.
What is Self-Consciousness?