Expectations for Performance

What should you do once your name is called to approach the stage or acting area?

• Walk slowly and casually

• Approach quickly with enthusiasm

• Wait for a few minutes

• Ask for a script

What might cause a student to lose points during their approach to the stage?

• Smiling at the audience

• Asking for a script

• Wearing a costume

• Speaking loudly

What is a creative introduction in a scene project?

• A factual statement about the play

• A backstory followed by your name, character, and title

• A list of the characters in the play

• A summary of the entire play

What are the two types of introductions mentioned in the text?

• Simple and complex

• Informative and entertaining

• Short and long

• Formal and informal

What does an informative introduction include?

• A creative backstory

• Factual information about the play

• A summary of the plot

• A list of the characters

What is an example of an entertaining introduction?

• "My name is Edward Kinney, and I will be portraying the character of Mortimer from Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring."

• "Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha were very sweet. What elderly gentleman wouldn’t feel right at home boarding in their quaint old house and dining on their delicious home-cooked meals?"

• "The play is set in a small town."

• "The main character is Mortimer."

What should not be confused with action in a scene?

• Dialogue

• Energy

• Props

• Costumes

What can energy in a scene include?

• Only physical movements

• Only vocal expressions

• Vocal, physical, facial, or emotional expressions

• Only facial expressions

What is the effect of being enthusiastic in a scene?

• It makes the scene boring

• It distracts the audience

• It enhances the performance

• It confuses the other actors

What does quality refer to in terms of voice?

• The loudness of a voice

• The pleasantness of a voice

• The urgency in a voice

• The clarity of a voice