4.1.1.2.3 - Character Movements and Blocking
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Practice Questions
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Define the term 'blocking' in drama.
💡 Hint: Think about how the characters are arranged during a scene.
What might quick movements suggest about a character’s emotional state?
💡 Hint: Consider how people act when they're nervous.
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What is blocking in drama?
💡 Hint: Think about how actors move and position themselves on stage.
True or False: Character movements can indicate a character’s emotional state.
💡 Hint: Remember how people often express their feelings through body language.
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Design a single scene from a well-known play, altering the blocking to change the character dynamics. Describe your intentions and expected outcome.
💡 Hint: Consider how distance and direction can change the audience's feelings about a character.
Choose a character from your favorite play and create a 'movement profile' that illustrates their emotional journey through the blocking and movement throughout the play. Include at least three key moments.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the character's physicality shifts in response to their circumstances.
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