Performance Techniques Flashcards
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In a LAMDA devised performance, what does 'physical theatre' primarily emphasise?
Answer: The body as the primary instrument for expressing narrative and emotion
Physical theatre prioritises movement, gesture, and the expressive body over dialogue to communicate story, character, and emotion.
What does 'breaking the fourth wall' mean in performance?
Answer: A performer directly acknowledging or addressing the audience
Breaking the fourth wall occurs when a performer acknowledges the presence of the audience, collapsing the boundary between the fictional world and reality.
In LAMDA communication and performance grades, what does 'clarity of purpose' mean for a speaker?
Answer: Having a clear intention and ensuring the audience understands the point being made
Clarity of purpose means the performer knows exactly what effect they want to have on the audience and structures their delivery accordingly.
Which Stanislavski concept encourages actors to ask 'What do I want in this moment?' during performance?
Answer: Objective (or intention)
The objective is what a character wants to achieve in a given moment or scene, driving all action and informing every choice the actor makes.
A LAMDA candidate performing a duologue must demonstrate 'listening and reacting.' Why is genuine listening important?
Answer: It makes responses truthful and spontaneous rather than mechanical
Genuine listening ensures that a performer's reactions appear natural and motivated, reflecting how real human interaction works rather than rote delivery.
What is 'tempo-rhythm' as used in LAMDA and Stanislavski-based performance training?
Answer: The speed and internal pulse that shapes how a character moves and speaks
Tempo-rhythm describes the pace and inner energy of a character's actions and speech, reflecting their emotional and psychological state.
For a LAMDA Poetry examination, why is it important to understand the context in which a poem was written?
Answer: Contextual understanding informs interpretive choices and makes the performance more meaningful
Understanding a poem's context — historical, biographical, or cultural — deepens interpretation and helps performers make specific, grounded choices in delivery.