Preparing a role for performance

Drama

It can create tension, show a change in thought, or show another character speaking.

It gives the audience time to cough or open sweets.

It wakes audience members up who may have fallen asleep.

How can pause be a useful device in a monologue?

So that the audience can focus on your lines instead.

So that you are always moving with purpose and intention.

So that you don't accidentally walk into something.

Why is it important to plan your movement and body language?

They give directions of where to find the theatre.

They give instructions for how a line should be performed, e.g. suggesting tone of voice or volume, stage position, or extra effects.

They give the audience extra information about the character.

What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

What does "PPPTV" stand for in vocal skills?

To convey a wide range of emotions and thoughts through your speech.

To ensure your voice matches your body language.

To make sure the performance is good value for money.

Why is it important to vary tone of voice?

The way we use our voice to communicate our character and emotions.

Being able to switch to different languages very quickly.

Using your body to express your character's thoughts and feelings in a performance.

To ask the audience to buy an ice cream at the interval

To make sure the audience know where the toilets are

To tell the audience a secret about your character which other characters don't know

Why might you use thought tracking in your devised performance?

To make sure the audience see what colour your eyes are.

To show who you are talking to or about, or to convey your emotions.

What can eye contact be used for in your performance?

Yes, you may eventually write down what you have devised.