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Acting Chapter 9

Vocal Warm-Up A tutor who tooted the flute, Tried to tutor two tooters to toot. Said the two to the tutor, "Is it easier to toot, Or to tutor two tooters to toot?"

Vocal Warm-Up Bobby Bibbit bought a bat. Bobby Bibbit bought a ball. With the bat, Bob banged the ball, Banged the ball against the wall.

Clicker Question What are the two main types of acting? A. Presentational and Representational B. Improvisational and Technical C. Analytical and Emotional D. None of these choices

Acting Types Presentational: outside in Representational: inside out *Most acting today is a combination of the two

The Actor’s Process Auditions resume & headshot Example: Waiting for Guffman

Auditions may involve singing, dancing, monologue, and/or a “cold reading” callbacks - more extensive Example: Tootsie opening scene auditions

Preparation Research Script analysis e.g. beats and given circumstances Building a character Memorizing lines

Rehearsals Table work Read-thru; directorial approach; focus on text Warm-Ups/Exercise (ex. Mirror Exercise)

Rehearsals Blocking Improvisation Keys to rehearsal are “R&R” -- risk and repetition!

The Actor’s Process Technical rehearsals Dress rehearsals Opening night (and beyond)

Clicker Question Which musician or film actor has performed in theatre? A. Usher B. Daniel Radcliffe C. Nicole Kidman D. All of the Above