Pace, pause and tone
The objective for this lesson to is understand how, as actors, we can use pause, pace, and tone to bring a character from a script to life and successfully communicate their character to an audience. Students will have the opportunity to add more terminology to their growing 'toolbox' of physical and vocal skills.
Pace, pause and tone
The objective for this lesson to is understand how, as actors, we can use pause, pace, and tone to bring a character from a script to life and successfully communicate their character to an audience. Students will have the opportunity to add more terminology to their growing 'toolbox' of physical and vocal skills.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Read monologue / scene and explore the given circumstance, interpretation and motivation of the character in the scene. Demonstrate a few lines for annotation for eye contact, proxemics and movement. Act monologue / scene out focusing on use of movement to communicate meaning to the audience.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended