Acting Methods
Russian actor Konstantin Sergeyevich Alekseyev, whose approach to acting had the greatest impact on it in the 20th century
Who is Stanislavsky?
Who used the exercises known as biomechanics to create more versatile actors?
a: Vsevolod Meyerhold
explanation: Biomechanics were put in place to develop an actor's strength, stability, balance, and dexterity; allowing them to be acrobatic and versatile for any occasion.
This type of training encompasses a number of techniques and philosophies that help free actors to inhabit the physical life of their characters.
What is Movement Training?
The area toward the rear of the stage.
What is the upstage?
Production of sounds.
What is articulation?
Imagining how one would feel or act if one were this specific character in this specific situation.
What is the magic If?
Who was Stanislovsky's student who had an "inner-outer" approach to acting exercises?
a: Michael Chekhov
explanation: Chekhov believed that the mind and body should not be separated, and used imaginative physical exercises to inspire both an actor's body and psychological states.
Actor learn and train how to use facial muscles and the use of the vibratory bones of their jaw and skull.
What is Vocal Training?
The area toward the front of the stage.
What is the downstage?
The selection and combination of sounds.
What is pronunciation?
My Life in Art, An Actor Prepares, Building a Character, and Creating a Role
What are Stanislavsky's books?
Who wanted audiences to be fully aware of theatrics in his "epic theatre"?
a: Bertolt Brecht
explanation: Instead of wanting viewers to be emotionally engaged in a show, Brecht wanted viewers to appreciate the idea and themes of a play. He sometimes had actors read their stage directions or speak in third person to enforce this idea.
To be successful in this training method actors need to develop their ability to concentrate, to immerse themselves fully in the moment and shut out distractions.
What is Mind Training (Training of the Mind)?
To turn slightly towards the audience on stage.
What is open up?
The length of time assigned to any sound.
What is duration?
An acting approach that emphasizes the inner truth and life of a character rather than the virtuosity of the performer.
What is the Stanislavsky system?
Who was "brought up" by Stanislovsky, and stripped away most theatrical means in his 'poor theatre'?
a: Jerzy Grotowski
explanation: Grotowski's 'poor theatre' focused on the physical and vocal discipline of the actor, rather than theatrics such as costumes and spectacles.
This technique works to change the body’s habits by developing freedom of movement, balance, support, and coordination.
What is the Alexander technique?
To fully face the audience.
What is full front?
Rising and falling pitch.
What is inflection?
These are things an actor must consider when creating a character.
what is considering their relationship to the other characters and body language. An actor needs to understand everything about the script, even it’s deeper meanings, to best display a believable performance and evoke emotion in the audience, which is the main goal of the actor.
This person’s movement training program involves the study of physical improvisation, gestural language, mime, neutral mask, clown, and body tension.
Who is Jacques Lecoq?
Disgust, rage, love, grief, fear, courage, laughter, wonderment, and peace are nine essential human emotions that were developed from?
What is The Natyasastra?
This is a key outlet for all characters to help display emotion.
What is staging? Staging is very important because an actor can use it to display the character’s emotional state or a drive towards their goals.
These topics are the key points of the “Table Work” process when first reading a script.
what are the biological (what the script reveals about character’s gender, age, physical appearance, and health) , sociological (character’s profession, social class, economic status, family background, and community standing), psychological (character’s attitude, likes/dislikes, general emotions, motivations, and goals), and ethical (system of values and choices in crisis/conflicts) topics?