ACTING FOR SPEAKERS AND PROFESSIONALS 101: THE MECHANICS
Prep Time Before the Speech or Presentation
Vocals.
Vowels
A – Vibrate the breath off the roof of the mouth, tongue flat.
E – Squeeze the tongue against the roof and squeeze out the eeeee sound pushing with the breath.
I – A combination of the A and E sounds. Also the “it” sound without the “t”.
O – Push the breath trough a hole in the top of your head, tongue flat, mouth rounded and throat open.
U – An “oooooh” sound tongue placed just below the two glands below the lower row of teeth.
Y – An E sound or a long I (eye) sound. Sometimes a yeh sound.
Consonants
B, C, D, K. T,
F, H, P, V, W
Physical Prep
Stretches
Mirror Exercises
Intention Exercises
Expand Your Sphere of Influence
Fun acting trivia.
Using physical mannerisms or exaggerated movements to develop a character may be described as ___________________ acting.
Trying to manifest a character’s emotions by internally “feeling” the character’s response may be a use of ___________________ acting.
Using both of the above techniques could be described as the British or ______________ Acting Method.
Susan Strasberg, daughter of legendary Method Acting Teacher Lee Strasberg said: _______________________________________________________________________
Academy Award Winning Actress Rosalind Russell said of acting: _______________________________________________________________________
Academy Award Winner Michael Caine In his book “Acting in Film: An Actor’s Take on Movie Making” said: ______________________________________________________
Performance
Visualization, Ideas and Experimentation
Who do you know who’s a character in your life or family?
Who do you know that speaks in a different way?
Have you seen an old person who “tickles” you?
Have you seen someone you wanted to imitate when you were out to dinner or any other social setting?
Who drives you nuts at home or work?
What’s the cutest thing a kid has said to you?
What animal does this person remind you of?
What color is this person’s personality?
Putting It Together in a Character
What does this character look like?
What does this character sound like? Use vowels and consonants.
Do they walk differently and do they have any “ticks”? Use physical exercises.
How old is the character?
What does this character like to wear?
What does this character dislike?
What does this character like?
This is a sample of the exciting experience of the course.
