Introduction to Scene Study
Analyzing and performing short scenes to apply foundational acting techniques and understand dramatic structure.
Key Questions
- Analyze how subtext influences an actor's delivery of dialogue.
- Differentiate between internal and external character traits in a scene.
- Critique a scene performance based on character believability and dramatic tension.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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