Movement and Space in Performance
Investigating how performers utilize stage space, proximity, and blocking to create meaning and dynamic relationships.
Key Questions
- Analyze how spatial relationships between performers communicate power dynamics.
- Compare the use of space in proscenium stages versus immersive theater.
- Design a blocking sequence that enhances the emotional tension of a scene.
Common Core State Standards
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