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Physical Theatre
Emphasis on movement rather than dialogue.
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Physical Theatre
The human body at the centre of the storytelling process.
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Physical Theatre
Abstract in style, using movement in a stylised and representational way.
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Physical Theatre
Expression of ideas choreographed through movement.
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Gesture
Small movement with emotional impact or a particular movement that defines a character.
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Status
Executed by use of levels, distance, or strength of contact.
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Proximity
How close or far you are from co-performers, can have a powerful impact.
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Stance
Associated with strength, can radiate assertion and authority or weakness, incorporating posture.
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Harshness and Tenderness
Gestures and bigger movements come together to express emotions.
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Movement and Immobility
Movement or lack thereof can have a powerful effect.
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Motif
Repeated use of a movement pattern which has meaning and reminds us of the central theme of the work.
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Mime
Theatrical technique of suggesting action, character, or emotion without words, using only gesture, expression, and movement.
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Mime artist
Someone who performs mime.
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Mimicry
The skill of imitating someone or something.
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Pantomime
Believed to be British but originates from Italy.
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Commedia dell'arte
Style of Italian street theatre that originated in the 16th Century, famous for stock characters, comedy, and exaggeration.
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Pantomimes
Mostly performed at Christmas, often based on fairy tales and nursery stories.
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Stock Characters
Specific to a particular style of theatre. In Pantomime: The Evil Villain, The Damsel in Distress, The Hero, The Principal/Protagonist, The Pantomime Dame.
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Key Conventions
Traditional Pantomimes include: Comedy, Direct Address, Audience Participation, Lavish costumes and scenery, Singing and dancing, Special effects, Simple and familiar plot, Specific entrances and exits.
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Dramatic Tension
Anticipation or anxiety that builds within an audience, creating a sense of excitement and engagement with a play.
Should build in the drama, if too slow it will die, if too fast it may appear ineffective. Pace is key.
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Tension
It can occur when performers raise their voice or with stillness and silence in the drama.
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Tension
Created by the unknown, audience following where characters look, heavy use of emotions, and blocking.
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Jacques Lecoq's States of Tension
Exhausted or catatonic (The Jellyfish), Laid back (the Californian), Neutral (the Economic), Alert or Curious, Suspense or Reactive, Passionate, Tragic.
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Reviewing a Production
Things to think about: Staging, Positioning, Acting, Set, Costume, Lighting, Sound.
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Staging
How is it staged? What is on the stage? How is it used?
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Positioning
How do the actors interact with each other/the audience?
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Acting
How do the actors communicate their characters?
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Set
How is the set designed and dressed?
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Costume
What are the actors wearing?
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Lighting
Natural and artificial. How does this change according to mood?
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