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Pantomime

Pantomime. Why Study Pantomime? . It develops confidence and stage skills Focus is on visibility, gesture, expression, absorption, and energy There is no distraction from remembering lines, projection, and using props. . What will we be doing?. Learn how to communicate ideas and feelings

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Pantomime

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  1. Pantomime

  2. Why Study Pantomime? • It develops confidence and stage skills • Focus is on visibility, gesture, expression, absorption, and energy • There is no distraction from remembering lines, projection, and using props.

  3. What will we be doing? • Learn how to communicate ideas and feelings • Learn the parts of the stage and basic stage skills • Learn how to stay focused on our task and not break character • Write simple scenes and scenarios to act out

  4. How will we do this? • You will learn some basic terms and concepts about simple pantomime, parts of the stage, and how to move your body on the stage (Quiz) • As we learn these terms and concepts, you will need to take notes and participate in all activities (Participation, Notebook, Listening) • You will write simple scenes with a partner and act them out in front of class (Planning, Rehearsal, Performance, Reflection)

  5. 3 Qualities of Good Pantomime 1.) Consistency: Objects that are mimed must remain the same size. If your pantomime includes a steering wheel, it cannot shrink or expand!

  6. 3 Qualities of Good Pantomime 2.) Exaggerated resistance: If you are pushing a car, pulling a rope, picking a flower, sewing a button, or holding a feather, the resistance of person against object MUST be exaggerated and made “bigger” than in real life. Movement MUST be: SHARPER, DEFINITE, and BIGGER

  7. 3 Qualities of Good Pantomime

  8. 3 Qualities of Good Pantomime 3.) Exaggerated expression and gesture: All movement and facial expression MUST be exaggerated, or made bigger than in real life.

  9. USE ENERGY!!!!!!

  10. In Conclusion Pantomime helps the actor become comfortable with how to use the body, face, and gestures when expressing ideas and emotions.

  11. In Conclusion Pantomime must use consistency, exaggeration, and proper resistance.

  12. In Conclusion The actor should be absorbed in their actions to make us believe them.

  13. In Conclusion The actor must be sure that all actions are visible to the audience.

  14. In Conclusion All gestures and expression should be exaggerated and precise so meaning is clear.

  15. In Conclusion Energy in Pantomime is BIGGER than life!

  16. Concepts To Know • Why is it important to study pantomime? • What are examples of distraction that pantomime does not include? How does this help the beginning actor? • Why is it important to exaggerate facial expression and gestures? • Why should you have “bigger than life” energy onstage? • Why is it important to be absorbed in what you are doing onstage?

  17. Terms To Know • Pantomime • Gesture • Expression • Visibility • Absorption • Consistency • Resistance

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