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Knowledge Base: Drama Physical Theatre Year 8 | Autumn Term 2
Books to Read
Further key vocabulary check
1. Unit Key Vocabulary
1.1
T2
timing
The moment when an actor chooses to pause, clock the audience, or deliver their line/movement for optimum effect.
1.2
T2
exaggeration
When an actor over emphasises a movement/s, line/s or action/s to emphasise or entertain for dramatic effect.
1.3
T2
expression
The physical and facial demonstration of a character’s emotions.
1.4
T2
dynamics
The energy, effort, force or weight applied to movement.
abstract
The opposite of realistic.
stylised
An attempt to enhance a scene using unnatural methods.
representational
To represent reality or an aspect of real life.
motif
A repeated use of a movement pattern that has meaning.
2. Drama Key Vocabulary
2.1
T2
inanimate object
An object that is not alive, it does not breath.
2.2
T3
pedestrian movement
Movement that imitates everyday gestures or actions.
2.3
T3
body propping
When an actor uses their body to create an inanimate object.
2.4
T3
7 states of tension
A gradient approach to enable an actor to transition into different emotions and help them connect with their character.
The National Theatre present a masterclass in physical theatre by Frantic Assembly.
An introduction to Physical Theatre with links to the work of Frantic Assembly.
3. Unit Context
3.1 Jacques Le Coq
Developed the 7 states of tension approach.
3.2
Frantic Assembly
International physical theatre company. Create transitions via ‘round, by, through’. Create their work through devising.
3.3
DV8
Physical theatre company that combine movement and drama, taking risks to explore social and political ideas.
A sequence of movements performed by two or more actors. The control of the movement shifts between the performers and can involve leans, lifts, weight bearing and change of direction.
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