Pantomime

Question 1

The neuromuscular awareness of the body feels in a particular physical position

Answer 1

Kinesthesis

Question 2

________ of things in pantomime is a challenge

Answer 2

Placement and locations

Question 3

Besides kinesthesis, placement can be determined by relating things to your own body, ____________________________

Answer 3

Eye level, shoulder height, tiptoe height

Question 4

Explanation of events that occurred before the action of the play begins

Answer 4

Preliminary situation

Question 5

First important event from which the rest of the plot develops

Answer 5

Initial incident

Question 6

What does characterization require?

Answer 6

Imagination and imitation

Question 7

How do you develop a memory bank of emotions?

Answer 7

Observe facial expressions, gestures, and body language

Question 8

Series of events following the initial incident. All characters are introduced, goals and obstacles facing the protagonists are revealed

Answer 8

Rising action

Question 9

Turning point of the action. Moment of intense crisis that determines the outcome of the conflict

Answer 9

Climax

Question 10

Series of events following the climax, usually shorter than the rising action

Answer 10

Falling action

Question 11

Logical outcome of the preceding action: success or failure, happiness or sorrow of the characters

Answer 11

Conclusion

Question 12

Pantomime focuses on

Answer 12

Conveying a particular action

Question 13

Mine is far more _________, focusing on _____________

Answer 13

Stylized

Conveying an abstract theme

Question 14

Important to portray the ________________ of the objects

Answer 14

size, shape, weight, resistance, texture and condition

Question 15

The art of acting without words

Answer 15

Pantomime

Question 16

Character is portrayed through _________ ___________ and ________ -1st thing audience notices

Answer 16

Gestures
Facial expressions
Movement

Question 17

Master of pantomime

Answer 17

Charlie Chaplin

Question 18

Reawakened America to the power of silent acting

Answer 18

Marcel Marceau

Question 19

Pantomime encourages _________ ___________ and _________

Answer 19

Meaningful movement
Significant gestures
Animated facial expressions

Question 20

This is an important ingredient in pantomime

Answer 20

Moving your body as a whole

Question 21

Your body is a tool for expressing a

Answer 21

Characters personality

Question 22

The way you _______ _______ and ______ reflects personality traits

Answer 22

Stand
Move
Gesture

Question 23

Composure, mental awareness and physical flexibility

Answer 23

Relaxation

Question 24

Actors must not be __________ or _________ tense

Answer 24

Emotionally or physically

Question 25

How do you relax muscles

Answer 25

Utilize breathing techniques and stretches

Question 26

Relaxation is essential for _______ and control _______

Answer 26

Bodily poise and control

Question 27

The General way of holding the body

Answer 27

Posture

Question 28

Good posture =

Answer 28

Confidence, maturity, and success

Question 29

Poor posture=

Answer 29

Weakness, lack of pose, and insecurities

Question 30

What to do when walking

Answer 30

Maintain good posture Shoulders square Axis of body directly over feet Think tall

Question 31

Sitting

Answer 31

Make it appear natural | It reveals stuff about personality

Question 32

Moving from one place to another

Answer 32

Crossing

Question 33

Lead with the foot ______ from the audience

Answer 33

Furthest

Question 34

By leading with the _______ foot you enter with your body facing the audience

Answer 34

Upstage foot

Question 35

All turns are made to the _______

Answer 35

Front

Question 36

How to fall onstage

Answer 36

Divide your body Control your body Absorb the fall

Question 37

Movement of any part of your body to help express an idea or emotion

Answer 37

Gestures

Question 38

What are two types of gestures

Answer 38

Facial expressions | Hand and arm movements

Question 39

Every body movement begins with the _____

Answer 39

Chest

Question 40

Arm movement passes from your ______ through your shoulder, your _______ and your wrist slips off the ends of your ______

Answer 40

Chest Elbow Fingers

Question 41

____ should lead your hand gestures

Answer 41

Wrists

Question 42

Gestures should ______ a thought or feeling

Answer 42

Emphasize or clarify