Vocal and physical skills Flashcards
“Forget about your bloody pasty”
He forcefully but comedically drags Ann Emery across the stage and sits her down, right stage, onto a chair. He emphasizes the word ‘bloody’ to communicate Jackie’s annoyance and for comedic purposes, he he says with a thick, broad Durham accent, an aggressive tone of voice and loud volume.
“If you ever contact my son again”
He does this by leaning over Ruthie in a domineering and threating manner, right stage. His brows are furrowed, and he points aggressively at Henshall, invading her personal space, his legs standing in an open and powerful stance to show he is ‘the man’ in this situation, he is the one with the power. Walmsley uses an explosive, aggressive tone as he spits the line.
“A cannot, a cannot”
Standing in a limp position. He speaks in a quiet volume, with a sad tone and his voice breaks to show he has been crying, he also avoids Elliot Hannas eyes, instead he stares at the audience.
“I beg ya’ pardon”
Deka uses a heavy, informal Durham accent. Deka slightly leans over with his ear facing the actor who plays ‘the other, posh father’.
Deka Walmsley puts Elliot Hanna on his shoulder.
Deka Walmsley is standing opposite of Elliot, they are mirroring each other’s actions while folding clothes to put into the case. Deka puts Elliot on his shoulders.
