Vocabulary
Variety of vocal pitch
Inflection
Define blocking
The planned physical movement of actors that aide the storyline
To tell a story using only movement and no words is what type of acting?
Pantomime
What is the definition for Script?
The story that has been written for actors to perform
The physical act of clear vocal expression
Articulation
What are the 4 stage body positions?
Open, Closed, Profile, Cheat out (3/4)
Provide three examples of vocal exercises we have practiced in class.
Breathing exercises, Projection exercises, Articulation exercises
List 5 theatre production elements
Lights, Sound, Costumes, Set Design, Acting, Directing, Makeup, Script
The process of creating a believable and realistic fictional character by giving them emotional depth
Character Development
List all 10 parts of a stage.
Center, Up, Down, Left, Right, Up Left, Up Right, Down Left, Down Right, Apron
Explain the difference between an outer monologue and inner monologue
Outer: other person is aware of being spoken to. Inner: the actor is speaking to themselves
Who is the famous playwright that wrote Romeo & Juliet?
Shakespeare
Your character's fundamental goals and motivations for their actions
Internal Development
Why is it important to take blocking notes?
To help both actors and directors remember the movement of a scene.
What should an actor do for character development?
Backstory, personality, goals, motivation, what do they fear? etc.
Who said the quote "Theatre is the art of looking at ourselves?"
Augusto Boal
Theory of ___ involves understanding that people don’t share the same thoughts and feelings as you do.
mind
How does Blocking affect the story in a scene? Provide an example.
Where actors are placed can affect the mood. Ex. Someone in a power position would be closer to the audience. Someone trying to "hide" would be farther away from the audience.
What are the three main elements of acting?
Movement, Voice, Imagination
What does it take to be an actor? How do Mind, Body, Voice, and Imagination play a role?
Mind: discipline, motivation, determination, etc
Body: movement, facial expressions, body language, gestures, blocking, etc
Voice: projection, articulation, inflection, characterization, etc
Imagination: believability, to effectively convince others, first YOU have to believe you're the character