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Pantomime Flashcards

1
Q

The neuromuscular awareness of the body feels in a particular physical position

A

Kinesthesis

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2
Q

________ of things in pantomime is a challenge

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Placement and locations

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3
Q

Besides kinesthesis, placement can be determined by relating things to your own body, ____________________________

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Eye level, shoulder height, tiptoe height

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4
Q

Explanation of events that occurred before the action of the play begins

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Preliminary situation

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5
Q

First important event from which the rest of the plot develops

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Initial incident

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6
Q

What does characterization require?

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Imagination and imitation

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7
Q

How do you develop a memory bank of emotions?

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Observe facial expressions, gestures, and body language

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8
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Series of events following the initial incident. All characters are introduced, goals and obstacles facing the protagonists are revealed

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Rising action

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9
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Turning point of the action. Moment of intense crisis that determines the outcome of the conflict

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Climax

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10
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Series of events following the climax, usually shorter than the rising action

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Falling action

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11
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Logical outcome of the preceding action: success or failure, happiness or sorrow of the characters

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Conclusion

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12
Q

Pantomime focuses on

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Conveying a particular action

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13
Q

Mine is far more _________, focusing on _____________

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Stylized

Conveying an abstract theme

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14
Q

Important to portray the ________________ of the objects

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size, shape, weight, resistance, texture and condition

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15
Q

The art of acting without words

A

Pantomime

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16
Q

Character is portrayed through _________ ___________ and ________ -1st thing audience notices

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Gestures
Facial expressions
Movement

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17
Q

Master of pantomime

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Charlie Chaplin

18
Q

Reawakened America to the power of silent acting

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Marcel Marceau

19
Q

Pantomime encourages _________ ___________ and _________

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Meaningful movement
Significant gestures
Animated facial expressions

20
Q

This is an important ingredient in pantomime

A

Moving your body as a whole

21
Q

Your body is a tool for expressing a

A

Characters personality

22
Q

The way you _______ _______ and ______ reflects personality traits

A

Stand
Move
Gesture

23
Q

Composure, mental awareness and physical flexibility

A

Relaxation

24
Q

Actors must not be __________ or _________ tense

A

Emotionally or physically

25
Q

How do you relax muscles

A

Utilize breathing techniques and stretches

26
Q

Relaxation is essential for _______ and control _______

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Bodily poise and control

27
Q

The General way of holding the body

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Posture

28
Q

Good posture =

A

Confidence, maturity, and success

29
Q

Poor posture=

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Weakness, lack of pose, and insecurities

30
Q

What to do when walking

A

Maintain good posture
Shoulders square
Axis of body directly over feet
Think tall

31
Q

Sitting

A

Make it appear natural

It reveals stuff about personality

32
Q

Moving from one place to another

A

Crossing

33
Q

Lead with the foot ______ from the audience

A

Furthest

34
Q

By leading with the _______ foot you enter with your body facing the audience

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Upstage foot

35
Q

All turns are made to the _______

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Front

36
Q

How to fall onstage

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Divide your body
Control your body
Absorb the fall

37
Q

Movement of any part of your body to help express an idea or emotion

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Gestures

38
Q

What are two types of gestures

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Facial expressions

Hand and arm movements

39
Q

Every body movement begins with the _____

A

Chest

40
Q

Arm movement passes from your ______ through your shoulder, your _______ and your wrist slips off the ends of your ______

A

Chest
Elbow
Fingers

41
Q

____ should lead your hand gestures

A

Wrists

42
Q

Gestures should ______ a thought or feeling

A

Emphasize or clarify

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