Comparing Multiple Interpretations Analyzing Acting Technique Comparing Multiple

Comparing Multiple Interpretations Analyzing Acting Technique

Comparing Multiple Interpretations 4 3 2 Meet all criteria for a “ 3” with added insight, original thought, deeper analysis, justification, application, or connection. Analyzes and evaluates significant differences in multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem, distinguishing how each version interprets the source text. Comparison and/or contrast is vague or explained in little detail. Explanation is partially complete. Key points are overlooked or explanation is irrelevant. 1 With help, meets all criteria for a “ 3”

An Actor’s Tools � List the tools that an actor uses to depict a character when he/she performs

Basics of Depicting a Character � Voice ◦ Intonation – the emphasis given to certain words/syllables ◦ Volume – whether it is loud or soft, to create meaning ◦ Diction – the use of dialect and pronunciation � Costume ◦ Dress ◦ Make-up � Physicality ◦ Posture ◦ Facial expressions ◦ Gestures � Tone ◦ Mood or attitude actor uses � Environment ◦ Scenery and props

Stage Production Example � Watch the following clip: � http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=7 v 4 l 36 NT rs. A � List the details you noticed about the way that Denzel Washington depicted the character of Troy � What vocal techniques did he use? � What kind of tone did he use? How can you tell?

Share � Find an elbow partner � Swap responses � Does your partner’s response include specific details?

Stage Production Example � Watch the following clip: � http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Eq. IHzu. Bm 2 Gk � List the details you noticed about the way that Viola Davis depicted the character of Rose � What vocal techniques did she use? � What kind of tone did she use? How can you tell? � What does she do with her posture in this scene? What does it express? How does it differ from Denzel’s performance?

Turn and share � Swap your response with a partner. � Did your partner use specific details? � Did your partner focus on the tone?

Comparison Example � Watch the scenes from Batman (1989) starring Jack Nicholson as The Joker and The Dark Knight (2008) starring Heath Ledger as The Joker � List the details you noticed about Heath Ledger’s and Jack Nicholson’s interpretation of The Joker. � In a couple of paragraphs compare and contrast their performances: ◦ ◦ What vocal techniques did each actor use? What kind of tone did each use? How can you tell? What did each do with his posture? What does it express? What is different between the interpretation of each actor?

Swap and Respond � Save to your teacher’s workspace or swap laptops. � Did your partner include specific details? � Did your partner interpret the tone each actor used? � Did you partner focus on the posture used by the actor? � What score would this earn?