The Stage: Drama and Character · Theater Performance

Building a Character

Using voice, facial expressions, and posture to inhabit a fictional persona.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a character's physical walk tell us about their personality?
  2. 2What vocal changes help an audience distinguish between different characters?
  3. 3How can we show what a character is thinking without speaking?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Drama - Grade 3
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Stage: Drama and Character
Period: Theater Performance

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