2. The art of silence  “Art of pantomime is basic to an actor’s training because a character is portrayed through gestures, facial expressions, and movement – the first things an audience notices.” The language of action is universal.

3. Nonverbal CommunicationNonverbal Communication  Facial expressions, gestures, body language  The power of body language: http://youtu.be/7cg192cQYUAhttp://youtu.be/7cg192cQYUA VS

4. Acting  In-experienced actors rely on their voices to communicate  Pantomime encourages movement  Torn: http://youtu.be/4TM3GbxaNLIhttp://youtu.be/4TM3GbxaNLI  Physical actions are the basis for most characterization  Strong willed and confident vs. shy and scared

5. Two phasesTwo phases  Relaxation of the muscles  Actors must not be physically or emotionally tense. Why?  Be aware of your posture.  Shoulders square and chest high  Keep axis of body directly over feet  Think “tall”

6. Two phasesTwo phases  Creation of characterization  The actor’s emotional feeling prompts bodily response.  Balloon mime: http://youtu.be/nmgD0fT9i8shttp://youtu.be/nmgD0fT9i8s

7. Practice  Stretch  Pass something around the room  Charades