Accidental Death Acting Flashcards
Why are facial expressions crucial for acting?
The ability to use the face to show mood, emotion, and feeling.
crucial for performers to convey emotions and connect with the audience.
What does ‘eye contact’ refer to in the context of performance?
Establishing eye contact with another actor or the audience
Eye contact helps create a connection and engage the audience.
Why talk about balance in an acting question?
Analyze the distribution of weight in the body
Balance is essential for stability and movement in performance, someone might put weight on certain parts of the body.
What are ‘dynamics’ in physical movement?
The range of energy in physical movement, can change the intensity and emotion of a performance.
What does ‘stamina’ refer to in the context of performance?
Sustaining prolonged physical and mental effort
Stamina is critical for maintaining performance quality over time.
What does ‘timing’ indicate in performance?
Fast/slow tempo of movement
Timing affects how actions are perceived and can enhance comedic or dramatic effects.
Fill in the blank: The ability to use body movement to express an idea, feeling, or mood is known as _______.
Gesture
Gestures complement verbal communication in performance.
What does ‘direction’ refer to in a performance context?
Where you are going: forwards, backwards, diagonal, sideways
Directional movement contributes to the storytelling aspect of a performance.
Define ‘energy’ in the context of physical performance.
The amount of force and mood expressed through the body, significantly impact the audience’s engagement.
What is ‘posture’ and what can it communicate ?
A particular stance or position of the body, affects how a performer is perceived and can convey character.
What does ‘awareness’ mean in the context of performance?
The ability to use and select the body on stage
Awareness helps performers to respond to their environment and fellow actors.
Define the pitch of a voice
The highness or lowness of a sound, crucial for conveying different meanings and emotions in speech.
What does ‘PACE’ refer to in performance?
The rate and pace at which words are spoken
Pacing affects the flow and clarity of communication.
What is a ‘PAUSE’ in vocal performance? What can they show?
Where dialogue stops, can enhance understanding and emphasize points in speech, also gives actors time to communicate with only their face or bodies for a moment.
What is vocal ‘PROJECTION’ ?
The ability to enhance your voice so an audience can hear it clearly
Effective projection ensures that the voice reaches all listeners.
