Exam 9: Image Maker: the Actor

Anne Bogart's "Viewpoints" deal specifically with the actors' voice.

The acting teacher that developed the "Foundation Technique" was

The "large style" of acting fell out of fashion with the rise of

Acting is not showing and narrating, but is, rather, illustrating and exhibiting

David Mamet and William H. Macy developed

Among the six elements in the "Viewpoints" actor training technique are

The 20^th century has seen major changes in the training of actors. Discuss these changes, including at least one example of technique, voice and body training.

Stanislavski's "Method" approach to acting is still probably the most used in the training of actors. Describe this "method" and give particular attention to "the magic if" and "emotional."

Stanislavski compared his form acting to the "large style" as the difference between __________ and __________.

Some of the actor's tools are costumes, makeup, and props.

Anne Bogart and Tadashi Suzuki were responsible for the founding of

Laurence Olivier referred to acting as "mimical behavior."

Approaching a role through the study of human behavior in all its outward forms is

One exercise that helps the actor's concentration and opens their imagination is

Although acting in film and theatre demands much of the same discipline, preparation, etc., there are many differences that must be taken into consideration by the actor. Write one or two paragraphs describing these differences.

To prepare for the role of Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire, Uta Hagen developed a series of sublimations.

Thornton Wilder's Our Town

Cicely Berry is best known for her work in the area of

A "screen test" is the film actor's audition.

Technique and belief are the fundamentals of the actor's craft.