Expressive Skills

Question 1

Voice

Answer 1

The actor’s use of voice helps to depict the characters gender, age, status, mood etc. To do this, an actor will explore:
· Accent
· Pitch
· Volume
· Pace
· Projection
· Inflection
· Tone

Question 2

Movement

Answer 2

Actors manipulate their body to create a character. They explore different types of movement to suit the character, performance style, mood etc. To do this, an actor will explore:
· Stature
· Walk
· Head Carriage
· Gait
· Rhythm
· Tempo
- Stylised / abstract expressive movement
- Choreographed movement

Question 3

Gesture

Answer 3

Actors use gestures to assist their portrayal of characters. Gestures can be literal or symbolic. They will explore the application of:
· Vocal gesture –sigh, scream
· Full body gestures -kneeling down
· Part body gestures - a nod or a hand signal
· Spatial gesture - use of their body in the space and in relation to one or more characters or objects.

Question 4

Facial expression

Answer 4

Actors use facial expressions to convey meaning that is clearly understood by the audience. An actor will explore the application of:
· Facial expressions to suit a particular theatrical style, mood, character.
· Dexterity of movement –Raising eyebrows, frowning