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| Is the art of acting without words. |
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| Pantomine is often called the art of |
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Character is portrayed through
First thing an audience notices |
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| gestures, facial expressions and movement |
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| Silent stars such as __________ ________ were masters in this form of acting |
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| French mime who reawakened America to the power of silent acting |
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| Much of our daily communication is this |
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| Communicating without ____ is nonverbal communication |
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| We use ______ expressions, ______, and _____ language constantly |
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| Facial, gestures, and body |
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| Inexperienced actors tend to rely mainly on their |
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| Because _______ actions, not words, are the basis of most characterizations, the art of acting without _______ is the first phase of training for an actor |
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| Any _____ that develops physical __________ is valuable in preparing to perform |
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| _____ and _______ are required courses in most drama schools |
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| _______ and climbing ________ are two of the best forms of exercise |
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| Walking and climbing stairs |
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| The statement that the world... face value means that you are judges first by your _______ and manner, and later by what you ___ and how you ____ it |
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| Your ____ is therefore, your tool for expressing a character's personality |
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| Behind bodily ____ and skill in action is _______ |
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| Relaxation is a matter of inner _______ and ______ awareness, as well as that of physical ___________ |
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composure and mental
flexibility |
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| You should learn right away to consciously let go all over, from the top of your ____ to the soles of your _____ |
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| Your _______ is fundamental to your health and to your personal appearance |
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| Often good _____ carries an air of ______, maturty, and _______ while poor __________ suggests _________, lack of ______ and ___________ |
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Posture
posture confidence
success posture weakness
poise and insecurity |
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| Moving from one place onstage to another is called ________ |
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| Divide your body into segments |
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| head, torso, arms, hips, thighs, and legs |
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| Control your body- you should be very close to the ______ before you actually "fall" |
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| Absorb the fall with the soft parts of the body- the ___________-, _______, and _____- rather than the bony projections - ______ __________ _______ |
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Forearms, thighs, legs
elbows, hipbones, knees |
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| The movement of any part of your body to help express an idea or an emotion is called a _______ |
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| Suprise: eyes ____ / brows ______ / mouth opens into an ____ |
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| Happiness: eyes _____ / brows _____ / mouth curves ____ |
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| Sadness: eyes ______ and lids _____ / outer brow turns ________ / mouth turns _____ / facial muscles _____ |
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narrow drop
downward
down
sag |
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| Anger: eyes _____ considerably / brows ________ / mouth twists _______ / lips sometimes curl _____ and ______ into a _______ / jaw ______ |
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narrow
furrow
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drops |
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