1. Perfect for Silent Movies
Slapstick Techniques
Perfect for Silent Movies

2. establish your character
The Trip
enter the space
establish your character
walk across space
clock the audience
trip
reaction
clock the audience
exit the space

3. establish your character
The Slip
enter the space
establish your character
walk across space
clock the audience
slip
reaction
clock the audience
exit the space

4. The Collision enter the space establish your character
back into the space opposite your partner
clock the audience
bump into your partner
reaction
clock the audience
exit the space

5. Slapstick Performance
Devise a slapstick scene where you have at least one slip, one trip and one collision.
Establish your character at the start of the scene.
Respond/React to each other using facial expressions.
Clock the audience!
Use exaggerated movements and exaggerated facial expressions.
Use music to emphasise the mood of your piece