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Post: 56096315_1 created on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:39:07 +0000
Posted: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:39:07 +0000

ok so I preformed my third play in Drama class with the group
the teacher said i did good but she said that i need to be louder
I'm very nervous when I perform so what can i do to be a lot louder?
and I'm also having problems moving my body when performing
how can i practice body movements in plays?

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Post: 56096315_2 created on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:55 +0000
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nice picture thing ^^

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Post: 56096315_3 created on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:56:54 +0000
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omg i luv it ^^ heart heart whee whee did u draw it?? so cute ^^ whee whee whee whee whee whee whee whee heart heart

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Post: 56096315_4 created on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:10:35 +0000
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For being louder, breathe. Take deep, sloooow breaths before you go on stage to relax and continue to breathe deeply while performing.

What, exaclty, is wrong with your body?

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Post: 56096315_5 created on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:04:07 +0000
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The Balladeer

For being louder, breathe. Take deep, sloooow breaths before you go on stage to relax and continue to breathe deeply while performing.

What, exaclty, is wrong with your body?

im too scared to move my body when acting
i just stand there lol

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Post: 56096315_6 created on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:04:54 +0000
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watashi-solo

omg i luv it ^^ heart heart whee whee did u draw it?? so cute ^^ whee whee whee whee whee whee whee whee heart heart

yes i drew it lol
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Post: 56096315_7 created on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:15:16 +0000
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For being louder, breathe. Take deep, sloooow breaths before you go on stage to relax and continue to breathe deeply while performing.

What, exaclty, is wrong with your body?

im too scared to move my body when acting
i just stand there lol

You're probably too tense. You need to relax and become comfortable with and aware of your body. Try doing some stretches and warm-up exercises before you perform. There are lots of things you can do, I've heard yoga helps.

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Post: 56096315_8 created on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:37:08 +0000
Posted: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:37:08 +0000

drama class is so fun! biggrin

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Post: 56096315_9 created on Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:25:36 +0000
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When you are on stage...

Project your voice with your diaphragm.

You'll be loud enough for the audience to hear you clearly, and you won't necessarily be screaming.

You can be anyone that you want to be...

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Post: 56096315_10 created on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:15 +0000
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-Breathe from deep in your chest.
-Talk from your chest, not your throat.
- Warm up vocally and physically beforehand.
-Take a deep breath, relax, and be completely open before you go on stage.

I hope that helps biggrin

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Post: 56096315_11 created on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:47:23 +0000
Posted: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:47:23 +0000

If you are allowed to do an introduction, I find that it helps to give a good strong intro to feel at place with everybody in the room.

make sure you are hydrated and not hungry.

Try to focus on the actors you are performing with, you are in whatever world you are in, in the script.

or take a shot of rum

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Post: 56096315_12 created on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:19:17 +0000
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One thing I found that really helped me with projection is talking to the wall. Get a partner to stand at the other end of the room and then you face the wall, recite a monologue or something and have them call out when they have trouble hearing you.

With regards to movement the only thing I can suggest is the have it all blocked out well beforehand make sure you know what you're suposed to be doing. Practice even the smallest of movements. Oh and know your lines, backwards, forwards and on your head. Movement is much easier when you're not worried about the next line you have coming up.

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Post: 56096315_13 created on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:28:24 +0000
Posted: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:28:24 +0000

For projection, practice using your diaphragm as opposed to your throat to get the sound out. And practicing talking to the far wall works for me.
As for freedom of movement, make sure you're relaxed with stretches and slow breaths. This may sound weird, but try walking around with your arms out before you head out. I find that this kind of gets my arms used to being away from my body so I don't feel awkward when I'm doing something. And most importantly make sure that you totally focus on whoever you're acting with. If you're connected with them, then you're not thinking "man I'm awkward" or anything like that. And as Mikokai said, make sure your lines are ridiculously memorized.

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Post: 56096315_14 created on Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:40:36 +0000
Posted: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:40:36 +0000

I can't help you with the loudness, I'm naturally a loud person, it just comes out.
Take a deep breath and don't try to hide your voice.

Movement?
Think about what you're gonna be doing while you block out you're performance. Just small things to bring the character alive, hair flips, shoulder movements, hand gestures, etc.

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Post: 56096315_15 created on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:10:42 +0000
Posted: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:10:42 +0000

Look into meditation, it works wonders.
Voice lessons (and yes, I mean singing) helps as well. You use the same muscles when projecting your voice on stage as you do when you're singing.

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