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Principles of oral interpretation

Principles of oral interpretation. Oral Interpretation. One of the most practical, usable forms of drama. Includes: storytelling, dramatic interpretation,humerous interpretation, choral readings, and reader’s theatre. I. Characterization.

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Principles of oral interpretation

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  1. Principles of oral interpretation

  2. Oral Interpretation • One of the most practical, usable forms of drama. • Includes: storytelling, dramatic interpretation,humerous interpretation, choral readings, and reader’s theatre.

  3. I. Characterization • Narration- the part of your selection which tells the story. • Narrator- most important character • The narrator is mainly characterized by the use of your voice, eye to eye contact and character placement, and physical movements, such as facial expressions, posture and gestures.

  4. Voice • Use a confidential tone, or a sotto voice which is done in an undertone, or as an aside. • Remember from Vocal Preparation unit: use voice variety by changing pitch, volume, speed, pause for effect

  5. Eye to Eye Contact and Character Placement • Remember to maintain eye contact! • Character Placement – Where do your eyes move when you are “looking” for other characters in your scene? Keep that in mind.

  6. C. Physical Characterization • Physical characterization is the way you portray your character with physical movements, such as facial expressions, posture and gestures. • Gesture-a movement of your hand or arm which conveys feeling or emphasis.

  7. II. Setting the Mood • Mood: the state of mind or feeling you’re trying to create with your scene. • Poise: refers to an attitude of composure, confidence and self-possession. • Involvement: Be mentally, and emotionally involved when presenting your selection.

  8. Imagery: Imagine and feel what your selection causes the audience to imagine and feel. • Two Types: • Physical imagery: images created by using the 5 senses. • Emotional imagery: is sensing the emotions the characters need to feel.

  9. III. Finding Good Material • Look for a short, strong incident or story. • Sources: • Print • Media • Your own creative writing • Cutting your Material • Cutting may mean some rewriting

  10. IV. Types of Oral Interpretation • Storytelling • Children’s Stories • Holiday Stories • Dramatic interpretation – includes all serious, non-humorous, interpretation. • Must be memorized

  11. Types of Oral Interpretation (cont.) • Humorous interpretation – takes a lighter, simpler look at the world • Often has an upbeat ending • Must be memorized • Poetry • Must be memorized • Ad-lib – making up something on the spot

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