Rehearsal techniques

Question 1

Thought tracking

Answer 1

Freezing during a scene to step out of role and express the characters’ thoughts and feelings at that moment in time

Question 2

Hot seating

Answer 2

The actor remains in role while being questioned about their character to help them understand how their character would respond for a more in-depth knowledge of the character. It also helps to develop a newly-devised character

Question 3

Blocking

Answer 3

The physical movement on stage to determine character positioning and proxemics during each scene

Question 4

Tableaux

Answer 4

A still image/freeze frame used to communicate meaning through a close focus on proxemics, levels, facial expression and body language. It’s a good way of exploring character relationships

Question 5

Circles of attention

Answer 5

3 circles of attention focusing on a character’s awareness in a scene and their characterisation.

Question 6

Magic if

Answer 6

Being asked a set of “what if” questions to help a character envision themselves in different scenarios,to figure out a character’s objectives and developing a deeper understanding of their character through encouraging a character’s nature beyond the script.

Question 7

Emotion memory

Answer 7

The actor uses their own past experiences to recall emptions which will help them empathise with the characters they are playing, creating a more believable and naturalistic performance

Question 8

Conscience Alley

Answer 8

Used to explore a character’s inner thoughts and dilemmas. The actor walks through an alley of people speaking to them about a set of factors and ideas to consider when resolving a problem they encounter as the plot develops. This helps the actors think more about the consequences of different decisions, allowing them to make the final choice after reaching the end of the alley.

Question 9

Given circumstances

Answer 9

A basis for the actor

Question 10

Round by Through

Answer 10

A physical theatre rehearsal technique which encourages actors to explore the relationships between the characters.

Question 11

Sociogram

Answer 11

A freeze frame focusing on proxemics between characters on stage to visually present their relationship

Question 12

4 moments(by frantic assembly)

Answer 12

Using the whole body, including an inner condition and adding different conditions for the characters, while working collobaratively

Question 13

Heartbreaker(by frantic assembly)

Answer 13

Placing hand on heart and making movements matching 8 beats, including a transition movement. The purpose of this is to get the body physically ready for any necessary physical characterisation

Question 14

Slalom(by frantic assembly)

Answer 14

With a partner, trying to get through a set od chairs, following a certain path which changed. This ensured better physical agility in different directions.

Question 15

Round-through-by(by Frantic Assembly)

Answer 15

Six movements we had to do with our partner following the sequence of going round, through and by each other in order. This helped create a sequence of movements and helped us to work collabaratively.