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Acting In the Past
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dependent on: | 1.exaggeration of vocal characteristics 2.exaggeration of physical characteristics |
| What makes a good actor? | Realism vs. exaggeration Improv Variety(levels) |
| Characteristics of a Melodrama: | 1. Clear distinction of what is good and bad 2. Point of no return 3. Emphasis on suspense (cliffhanger) 4. Draws audience in 5. Dependent on music (Dun-Dun-DUNNN) |
| Realistic Acting: | Every character has a goal and a way to achieve goal |
| Diderot | wrote paradox of acting |
| Paradox of Acting: | To be realistic, you have to be non-realistic ~off-stage focus ~presentational ~exaggerated vocal tones and physical movements |
| Delsart | be more mechanical |
| The Moscow Theatre: Constantine Stanislavsky | What? Why? How? |
| What, why how questions: | WHAT is the environment and WHAT do I want? WHY am I doing these actions and WHY do I want it? HOW do I get it? |
| What? | "What If" Given circumstances -happens before play begins |
| Why? | beats-period of emotion goals-objective Super-objective- overall objective objective- to attain (verb) |