Voice
The rate/speed at which words are spoken.
What is pace?
The stance or way of standing.
What is posture?
Where you are going. Forwards, backwards, sideways, etc.
What is direction?
Low, medium, high.
What are levels?
What is one thing to remember on stage?
How loudly or softly the words are spoken.
What is volume?
Looking at others (actors or audience) in the eye.
What is eye contact?
The repeating of movements to show emphasis.
What is repetition?
The bubble around you.
What is personal space?
Write down three important parts in preparing for a dramatic performance.
script, rehearsal, props, costumes, blocking (where you are on stage), movement, etc.
Making sure the audience can hear you.
What is projection?
Using your face to show moods or feelings.
What is facial expression?
The pattern of movement you create in space such as curved, zigzag or straight lines.
What are pathways?
The space in the room/on stage.
What is general space?
How can being reflective improve your performance?
understanding your own performance to see what you need to improve upon, etc.
Speaking clearly so that your words are understood.
What is articulation?
Movement of any part of the body to show an idea, feeling, or mood.
What is a gesture?
Fast or slow tempo, when you move, how long you move.
What is timing?
What is proximity?
Think of this: AtL: Self-management: States of mind: Self-motivation. How does this AtL impact your dramatic performance?
being self-motivated is important to be courageous and inspired to create and perform a dramatic performance.
What is emphasis?
Using your body appropriately on stage. This could be the whole body or just one part to express an idea.
What is body awareness?
What is ensemble awareness?
The physical structures within your dramatic space.
What is architecture?
Explain this to an ECC student: Dramatic Arts are a form of expression to communicate a message. Give an example.
You can act out or play pretend to teach someone something they maybe didn't know or think about before. You can pretend to be a doctor helping someone who is sick by helping them learn to go to the doctor earlier to not be so sick in the future.