Characters and Creative Movement · Theater and Dance Performance

Building a Character

Using facial expressions, posture, and vocal variety to create believable characters on stage.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a character's physical movement change when they are feeling brave versus scared?
  2. 2What choices did the actor make to show us the character's age and energy?
  3. 3How can we use our voices to tell the audience where our character is from?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Drama - Grade 2
Grade: Grade 2
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Characters and Creative Movement
Period: Theater and Dance Performance

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