Mood and Tone-Setting in the Performing Arts Ms. Gomez January 7th, 2014 Periods 6 & 7
Comedy vs. Drama Comedy: Youtube: The Office – “Fire Drill” Drama: Youtube: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – “Sam’s Speech”
Outside Factors that Effect Mood Script Lighting Music/Score Setting Costuming
Performance Factors That Effect the Mood Timing/Pacing Vocal Inflection Physical Response Body Language Reactions to other characters Other characters’ reactions to you
A valuable performer is able to portray any mood!