GCSE Drama – Live Theatre Evaluation

Drama terminology: acting In order to write accurately about acting, you need to understand the correct terminology. Below are some useful words to help you describe and analyse what you have seen. FACIAL EXPRESSION Appearance of emotions, thoughts or feelings (or lack of them) through facial muscle movement or position of features, such as raised eyebrows, smile, scowl, narrowed eyes, pursed lips, gaping mouth. EYE CONTACT Looking directly at someone who is looking back. VOCAL SKILLS Techniques involving the voice, including pitch, accent, diction, volume, emphasis and tone. Also includes: vocal projection, such as breath control and diction, to make the voice carry. TIMING/PACE How quickly or slowly something is said or done, including the use of pause. POSTURE How a character stands, such as upright, hunched or slumped. CHARACTERISATION The creation of a role through the performer’s understanding and portrayal of the character’s background, motivations and importance in the play. 14 LIVE THEATRE EVALUATION