Drama flashcards ( poetry, improv, body )
(42 cards)
What are the steps in preparing the body
walk around a room without physical contact
adjust speed based on teachers signals
stop and observe changes in breathing and heartbeat
regulate breathing and return to neutral position
Why is it good to have the correct posture
essential for breathing and movement
poor posture increases tension and makes breathing harder
good posture opens resonating cavities
What is supple
flexible and graceful movement
phonation
vocal resonance
What is resonating cavities
chest mouth nose and head vibrations
What are the steps when warming up the torso
shoulders; raise, roll and repeat
arms; exrtend, rotate, circle 10 times
neck; drop chinn to chest and stretch 5 times
waist; extend arms horizontally, bend sideways, to stretch opposite side repeat 5 times
What are the steps when warming up the voice
breathing; place hand on diaphragm and pant
intercostal muscles; place hands on ribcage, and observe
controlled breathing; breathe out while counting
humming; use minimal breathe and hum
What is intercostal muscles
muscles situated between ribs
What is resonance
modifies sound for a full, rich voice
What is the importance of articulation
ensures effective communication and tension in speech restricts sound production
What are the steps in an articulation activity
stand in neutral position and relax jaw and lips
puff check with air and relase
vibrate lips using a brr sound
open mouth and let toungue rest freely then move it in circles
stretch tongue forward and pull back
drop jaw release tension and perform slow opening and closing movements
repeat
Steps to Get Into the Neutral Position:
Feet shoulder-width apart.
Knees straight but not locked.
Spine extended upwards.
Shoulders relaxed with arms hanging loosely at the sides.
Chin aligned with the floor, neck gently extended.
Breathe naturally and comfortably.
What is the definition of improvisation?
To make up or create spontaneously with dialogue and mime, reacting in the moment.
What are three key elements of improvisation?
Spontaneous reaction, no props, and mime must be used.
What is spontaneous or unstructured improvisation?
Drama developed without a script, based on real-time reactions.
What is structured or shaped improvisation?
Drama with a starting point and roles, but no set outcome.
What should never be decided beforehand in structured improvisation?
The outcome of the situation.
Name three important rules of improvisation.
Work toward conflict, do not speak at the same time, concentrate and stay in character.
What does it mean to ‘corpse’ or ‘mask’ in drama?
Corpse’ means to break character; ‘mask’ means to block others or face away from the audience.
Why should you not turn your back on the audience?
It breaks engagement and affects projection and visibility.
What are the aims of improvisation?
To overcome self-consciousness, release tension, improve concentration, imagination, and quick thinking.
What is the definition of improvisation?
To make up or create spontaneously with dialogue and mime, reacting in the moment.
What are three key elements of improvisation?
Spontaneous reaction, no props, and mime must be used.
What is spontaneous or unstructured improvisation?
Drama developed without a script, based on real-time reactions.
