Gr. 9 Drama: Do's and Don'ts of Drama REVIEW PART 1

1. Why do some people say that acting is "re-acting" ?

Because you must react to what a person is saying.

2. Should you randomly get out of character?

No, you always must stay in character from the beginning until the end of your scene.

3. What comes before our speech?

Gestures come before speech as our bodies always react to our voice.

4. Should everything be on stage be bigger than in real life?

Yes, because it allows the whole audience see you and what you are doing.

5. What is point #5?

Every movement must have a purpose.

6. What must all characters have?

They all must have clear relationships.

7. What should you do to keep the pace of a performance?

Remain aware of it and be quick with your cues

7. a) Define cue.

A signal to an actor to start their actions or say their lines

8. What arm should you use when you are using a one-armed gesture?

The one furthest away from the audience.

9. Define cheating out.

When you stand on a 45 degree angle so the audience can see you

10. When you need to turn on stage, how should you turn?

Turn in a way where your face is shown and not your back.

11. Should you have you back to the audience?

No, because you should always be open to your audience so they can hear you.

12. When playing comedy, what should you do

Wait for the laugh, but wait for it to almost die down to continue speaking.

13. Is timing important?

Yes, because having good timing lets you speak at the right moment when the audience is ready to listen.

14. When should an actor use props?

As early as possible to help them remember what to use and how to use it.

15. Define props.

An object that an actor uses in a scene

16. Should you rehearse in the shoes you will be wearing in a performance?

Yes, because it helps you remember exactly how you will be walking.

17. Should you mingle with the audience before a performance or intermission?

Never, because it is bad manners and it ruins the show.