Theatrical Performance and Narrative · Theater Performance
Character Development and Motivation
Techniques for building a believable character through internal objectives and external physical traits.
Key Questions
- 1How does a character's objective drive the pacing of a scene?
- 2What physical choices can an actor make to signal a character's status?
- 3How does the backstory of a character influence their subtext in a dialogue?
Common Core State Standards
NCAS: Performing TH.Pr4.1.HSAccNCAS: Creating TH.Cr3.1.HSAcc
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Theatrical Performance and Narrative
Period: Theater Performance
Suggested Methodologies
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