Scripted Acting Review

Front

The who, what, where, and when of a play or scene that must be considered before making acting choices.

Back

Given Circumstances

Front

Making decisions about a scene and character that the scripts does not state. You base these decisions based on the dialogue. You break down the script to understand it more to better act it out.

Back

Analyze

Front

The physical elements of storytelling on stage – movements, gestures, and business.

Back

Blocking

Front

The elements in a scene or play that prevent a character from achieving his/her objective.

Back

Obstacles

Front

What the character is trying to achieve in a section of dialogue or a scene

Back

Objective

Front

The specific strategy a character uses while pursuing his/her objective..... like begging or tricking

Back

Tactic

Front

The arrangement of the set and actors on the stage that make it look balanced and pleasing to the eye.

Back

Stage Picture

Front

Moving to another place on stage where all actors are seen by the audience. Keeping the stage balanced. This technique fixes upstaging and keeps the stage picture.

Back

Countering

Front

__________ is when your body ends up in a new spot on stage. Like walking to a chair and sitting down. It is an aspect of blocking.

Back

Movement

Front

_______________ is when you use a prop on stage. Like reading a book or using a computer in a scene. This is an aspect of blocking

Back

Stage Business