1. Mood and Tone-Setting in the Performing Arts
Ms. Gomez
January 7th, 2014
Periods 6 & 7

2. Comedy vs. Drama Comedy: Youtube: The Office – “Fire Drill” Drama:
Youtube: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – “Sam’s Speech”

3. Outside Factors that Effect Mood
Script
Lighting
Music/Score
Setting
Costuming

4. Performance Factors That Effect the Mood
Timing/Pacing
Vocal Inflection
Physical Response
Body Language
Reactions to other characters
Other characters’ reactions to you

5. A valuable performer is able to portray any mood!