The Actor's Instrument · Theater Performance

Vocal Dynamics and Diction

Exploring how pitch, pace, and projection allow an actor to fill a space and convey subtext.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does changing the emphasis on a single word alter the meaning of a line?
  2. 2What role does silence play in a dramatic performance?
  3. 3How can an actor use their voice to suggest a character's social status or environment?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Drama - Grade 9ON: Creating and Presenting - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Actor's Instrument
Period: Theater Performance

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