Pantomime Flashcards
The neuromuscular awareness of the body feels in a particular physical position
Kinesthesis
________ of things in pantomime is a challenge
Placement and locations
Besides kinesthesis, placement can be determined by relating things to your own body, ____________________________
Eye level, shoulder height, tiptoe height
Explanation of events that occurred before the action of the play begins
Preliminary situation
First important event from which the rest of the plot develops
Initial incident
What does characterization require?
Imagination and imitation
How do you develop a memory bank of emotions?
Observe facial expressions, gestures, and body language
Series of events following the initial incident. All characters are introduced, goals and obstacles facing the protagonists are revealed
Rising action
Turning point of the action. Moment of intense crisis that determines the outcome of the conflict
Climax
Series of events following the climax, usually shorter than the rising action
Falling action
Logical outcome of the preceding action: success or failure, happiness or sorrow of the characters
Conclusion
Pantomime focuses on
Conveying a particular action
Mine is far more _________, focusing on _____________
Stylized
Conveying an abstract theme
Important to portray the ________________ of the objects
size, shape, weight, resistance, texture and condition
The art of acting without words
Pantomime
Character is portrayed through _________ ___________ and ________ -1st thing audience notices
Gestures
Facial expressions
Movement
Master of pantomime
Charlie Chaplin
Reawakened America to the power of silent acting
Marcel Marceau
Pantomime encourages _________ ___________ and _________
Meaningful movement
Significant gestures
Animated facial expressions
This is an important ingredient in pantomime
Moving your body as a whole
Your body is a tool for expressing a
Characters personality
The way you _______ _______ and ______ reflects personality traits
Stand
Move
Gesture
Composure, mental awareness and physical flexibility
Relaxation
Actors must not be __________ or _________ tense
Emotionally or physically
How do you relax muscles
Utilize breathing techniques and stretches
Relaxation is essential for _______ and control _______
Bodily poise and control
The General way of holding the body
Posture
Good posture =
Confidence, maturity, and success
Poor posture=
Weakness, lack of pose, and insecurities
What to do when walking
Maintain good posture
Shoulders square
Axis of body directly over feet
Think tall
Sitting
Make it appear natural
It reveals stuff about personality
Moving from one place to another
Crossing
Lead with the foot ______ from the audience
Furthest
By leading with the _______ foot you enter with your body facing the audience
Upstage foot
All turns are made to the _______
Front
How to fall onstage
Divide your body
Control your body
Absorb the fall
Movement of any part of your body to help express an idea or emotion
Gestures
What are two types of gestures
Facial expressions
Hand and arm movements
Every body movement begins with the _____
Chest
Arm movement passes from your ______ through your shoulder, your _______ and your wrist slips off the ends of your ______
Chest
Elbow
Fingers
____ should lead your hand gestures
Wrists
Gestures should ______ a thought or feeling
Emphasize or clarify
