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of Pantomime

of Pantomime. Top 10 Physical Principles. 1. exercise and relaxation (frees muscles and body for quick expression). There are two phases to studying pantomime: . 2. the creation of characterizations (feeling prompts a bodily response). 1. The chest is the key to all bodily action.

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  1. of Pantomime Top 10 Physical Principles

  2. 1. exercise and relaxation (frees muscles and body for quick expression) There are two phases to studying pantomime: 2. the creation of characterizations(feeling prompts a bodily response)

  3. 1. The chestis the key to all bodily action. • 2. Thewrist leads most hand gestures.

  4. 3. Keep the arms away from the body when gesturing. Do not gesture above the head or below the waistline, except on specific occasions when necessary.

  5. 4. Opposite action emphasizes physical movement.(I.e. pulling the arm back before delivering the blow makes the punch more emphatic.)

  6. 5. Positive emotions(love, honor, courage, and sympathy)—are evidenced by a. High chest and head b. Free movement c. Broad gestures d. Animated facial expressions

  7. 6. Negative emotions(hate, greed, fear, and suffering)—contract and twist the body and are evidenced by a. Shrunken chest b. Tense movement c. Restricted gestures d. Drawn features

  8. 7. Facial expressions: the use of the eyes, eyebrows, and mouth—usually precede (come before) an action.

  9. 8. Whenever possible, make all gestures with the upstage arm, the one away from the audience, and avoid all tendencies to cover the face.

  10. 9. Some exaggeration of bodily response is essential to being clearly understood. • 10. All action must be definite in conceptand execution, and all movement must be clearly motivated.

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