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Chapter Four discusses the role of the stage performer and the problems and techniques of acting.
After reading this chapter you should:
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| 1. Know that acting is almost as old as the human race and is born from our innate desire to imitate and tell stories. |
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| 2. Understand that there is a deliberate and conscious practice of imitation in the theater. |
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| 3. Understand the brief historical perspective and demands of classical acting. |
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| 4. Know the three challenges of acting: a)to acquire vocal and physical skills that stage performances demand. |
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| 5. Be familiar with the training an actor must seek out in order to master the craft of acting. |
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| 6. Be familiar with the Stanislavski system: a)relaxation b)concentration and observation c)importance of specifics d)inner truth e)action onstage f)through line of a role g)ensemble playing |
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| 7. Be familiar with the synopsis of The Cherry Orchard. |
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| 8. Understand the similarities and differences between performing on a stage in front of an audience and acting before a camera for film or television. Understand that audience members should be familiar with the problems and techniques of acting so that they can judge performances properly. |