meaning in peformance and movement

Question 1

what is peformance

Answer 1

how are the two actors creating meaning

Question 2

direct body contact

Answer 2

Characters touching each other, reveals relationship or emotions

Question 3

The orientation of one character to another

Answer 3

This is where we consider whether the characters bodies are facing
towards each other or away from each other and to what extent
We can use this to gain information and insight into the characters relationship

Question 4

Head movements

Answer 4

A nod to agree with something that the character says
A shaking of the head to suggest disagreement or anger at what has been suggested
A tilt of the head to suggest clarity is needed

Question 5

Facial expressions

Answer 5

to show their feelings

Question 6

body posture

Answer 6

How does body posture or language reveal how our character is feeling
Vulnerable?
Anger
Confusion
Shy/embarrassed

Question 7

body language and gestures

Answer 7

actions used to show a meaning e.g.: if a person brings their hand to cheek they are evaluating and thinking

Question 8

body movement

Answer 8

Body movement can be used to suggest things about the characters situation or feelings about themselves

Question 9

eye contact, movement

Answer 9

Eye contact
Length of time held
What is the eye contact trying to achieve?- representative of lust, love, intimidation, anger

Question 9

aspects of speech

Answer 9

This could be accents
Tone
The way a voice changes to reflect emotions- anger, fear, sadness, love