The Actor's Craft: Narrative and Voice · Theater Performance

Character Development and Motivation

Learning to use voice and body language to portray distinct characters.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a simple change in posture tell the audience everything about a character's status?
  2. 2What does a character want in this scene, and how does that drive their actions?
  3. 3How do we use our voices to show emotion without saying the words out loud?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Creating TH.Cr1.1.4NCAS: Performing TH.Pr4.1.4
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: The Actor's Craft: Narrative and Voice
Period: Theater Performance

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