Movement Unit

Question 1

What are the 6 basic principals of movement?

Answer 1

1. MOTIVATED
2. SIMPLIFIED
3. HEIGHTENED
4. REVEAL CHARACTER
5. OPEN TO AUDIENCE
6. ADJUST TO CHARACTERS ON STAGE

Question 2

Describe motivation

Answer 2

• All movement must be motivated.

- Control your own body functions and problem’s

Question 3

Describe simplified

Answer 3

An actor must use only carefully chosen movement that quickly and clearly conveys ideas. Do not over exaggerate

Question 4

Describe heightened movement.

Answer 4

Exaggeration is necessary to show what is happening but should not be over exaggerated.

Question 5

REVEAL CHARACTER

Answer 5

Always move in character if you want to give a convincing portrayal. How you move is who you are.

Question 6

Describe being open to the audience.

Answer 6

• Movement must always be open to the audience without appearing obvious.
• Use quarter turns, make turns towards the audience and use your upstage foot and hands mainly to ensure you don’t block your body accidentally.

Question 7

ADJUST TO CHARACTERS ON STAGE

Answer 7

◻ Always keep in mind your relationship to other characters on stage and stay in character.
◻ Make sure that you are not blocking another actor and that you are not blocked by another actor.
◻ Avoid upstaging other actors as well. This means standing upstage of them forcing them to turn away from the audience to speak to you.

Question 8

When did noh theatre begin?

Answer 8

In Japan in the 14th century.

Question 9

How many schools are there that teach noh theatre in Japan?

Answer 9

5

Question 10

Describe noh theatre.

Answer 10

• Actors wear complex masks and costumes.
• Actors are always male and have to come from
  acting families.
• Actors move and talk very slowly.
• The plays last for five or six hours.

Question 11

When did kabuki theatre begin?

Answer 11

In 1603 when Okuni who called herself a priestess began performing a new style of dance drama in Kyoto.

Question 12

What does kabuki translate to?

Answer 12

“sing, dance, skill.”

Question 13

Describe kabuki.

Answer 13

• Female performers played both men and women.
• Much of its appeal in this era was due to the suggestive performances; actresses were often available for prostitution.
• The kabuki stage features a projection called “Hanamichi” (flower path) which is a walkway extends into the audience and via which dramatic entrances exits are made.

Question 14

How do the women dress in kabuki?

Answer 14

• Kabuki actors don’t wear masks, but they do wear very complex and dramatic make-up.
• The colours and styles of the make-up show whether the character is good or evil.

Question 15

What is mime?

Answer 15

To act without talking

Question 16

What does the Greek word “pantominos” mean?

Answer 16

“Imitate all”

Question 17

When did mine become popularized?

Answer 17

mime became popularized by in Ancient Greece and found a home in the theatre of Dionysus in Athens

Question 18

What is the difference between mime and pantomime?

Answer 18

The differences between mime and pantomime are that pantomimes generally are heavier and loftier in theme and the actors generally wore masks.

Question 19

How do you create an object in pantomime?

Answer 19

■ Visualize the object. See it in your mind.
■ Approach the object. Move toward it.
■ Take the object. Make contact with it.
■ Tell the audience its location, size, shape, weight.
■ Release the object. Let go.

Question 20

What are the mime and pantomime do’s?

Answer 20

􏰀 DO exaggerate facial expression
􏰀 DO show the shape, size, weight of objects
􏰀 DO focus fully on the task
􏰀 DO show the audience who you are, where you are and what is happening
􏰀 DO plan a beginning, middle and end
􏰀 DO include conflict or a problem

Question 21

What are the mime and pantomime don’t.

Answer 21

- DON’T mouth words
􏰀 DON’T make any noise
􏰀 DON’T use props
􏰀 DON’T include body contact
􏰀 DON’T include violence, weapons, etc.