THEA104 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Glinda The Good Witch, Choregos, Architectural Drawing
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Skill that someone works on over a period of time. Scholars: study-and-research people who are similar to the character of interest, history, psychology: ex: extrovert is playing an introvert study mannerisms of people who are naturally introverted. The written text: 1st thing actor does is read the script regardless if one is auditioning or if one is already casted for the role: learn more about specific role: Character"s actions & dialogue: most important component because actor learns why character does/says what he does/says. Can"t deny character"s actions because it has been written explicitly. What is said about the character by the character him/herself. What is said about the character by other characters in the play (how they feel about the character). What is said about the character by the playwright via stage directions: learn more about the play as a whole: Stage directions from the playwright (shakespeare had none).
