Question | Answer |
The movement of any part of the body to help express something | Gesture |
Expressing ideas to another person without using words | Nonverbal Communication |
The firmness or solidity of an object | Resistance |
The act of acting without words | Pantomime |
Moving from one place to another on stage | Cross |
T/F Pantomime usually has long and developed storylines. | False |
T/F Pantomime helps to develop confidence, personal resources, and stage techniques. | True |
T/F When you turn onstage, you should turn away from the audience, rotating on the heels of your feet. | False |
T/F There are two types of gestures: facial expressions and hand and arm movements. | True |
T/F Every gesture should have a definite purpose. | True |
T/F It is better to do nothing at all than to make meaningless gestures. | True |
T/F It is good to gesture above your head and below your waste. | False |
T/F Make all gestures with your downstage hand, the hand closest to the audience. | False |
Why is proper posture important in pantomime? | It gives the audience an idea of what you character is like. |
What is most important ingredient in pantomime ? | To move your body as a whole |
Why are movements important in pantomime? | You are first judged by your appearance and later by what you say. |
Which foot should you start your cross on stage? | Upstage Foot |
Which part of the body should lead most arm gestures? | The chest |
When pantomiming what kind of object must involve the entire body? | Large |
When pantomiming, what kind of object must be outlined by your hands? | Small |
When pantomiming, what kind of object must be outlined by head and eye movements? | Extra Large |
What should you be aware of in relation to your body? | Location |