Performance Skills
| Vocal skills | Physical skills |
|---|---|
| volume, pace | posture, gesture |
| pitch, tone, pause | facial expression, body language |
RememberSpeak clearly & loudly with enthusiasm.
Drama Techniques
- Freeze-frame – hold a frozen position
- Slow motion – slowed movement
- Flashback – show an earlier event
- Thought-tracking – say thoughts aloud
- Cross-cutting – switch between scenes
- Physical theatre – tell the story with the body
- Mime – act without words
Using the Space
Levels (high / medium / low) make a scene interesting and show status or feelings.
Transitions move you smoothly from one scene to the next.
Creating a Character
Choose a main trait and show it through voice and body.
ExampleA confident character — talk loudly, stand up straight.
Stay in role the whole scene, even when you're not speaking.
Evaluating a Performance
What Went Well (WWW)
- clear storytelling
- effective big moments
- smooth transitions
Even Better If (EBI)
- everyone has enough to do
- quiet scenes made busier
- each actor speaks enough