Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Performance of TOTS

You have been asked to take original lines of Shakespeare's Play the Taming of the Shrew, and rewrite the section to be in the setting of a high school. You then get to film this scene using the video cameras provided. 

What will make your performing a success? What things would YOU look for if you were watching a performance of Shakespeare? Write your ideas down here.   

23 comments:

Kyle Stevens said...

I would look for clear speaking and movement.

Unknown said...

Good and clear talking not over dramatic have a good sense of humor.

Mama J said...

I think a clear voice and remembering your lines would be the key things to do but you should also play the roll and don't just sit their and talk.

Anonymous said...

The actors should have nice loud voices and should be using gestures and actions. People should memorize their lines and act like they really are enjoying it instead of talking all upset.

Becky McMillan said...

dont try to be too serious but still serious enough. remeber to laughat urself

Anonymous said...

I think if there is effort put into it, and if the way they convert it from the older times to more modern version set in a high school will determine whether or not the scene will be a success.
Also, the actors must speak loud enough and clear enough that the audience will be able to understand what they are saying.

Pearl said...

To make performing a success I think that people really need to get into the emotion. You need to give effort and make it appear as though you actually want to do this, even if you don't. Project your voice and get into the character and their personality. It is important to ensure that your lines flow and sound good, use an accent if you think it will make it sound better but make it understandable. Use gestures and move around.

Anonymous said...

To be a success you will definitely have to make it funny and speak clearly.

Tyson Haeh said...

I think a good performance should have humor, nice clear speaking, good camera angles!!!!, relativiness to the subject

The Wine Makers Apprentice said...

You need to be loud
energy
movement (not just standing there
Actions
good sense of humor

Unknown said...

things that would and should help your performance, is how loud your voice is, if you are speaking clearly, if your not speaking in a monotone, if you are like walking around and not just standing around looking like a tool, those should help you get a better mark

Unknown said...

The things that will make this performance a success include:
1) Speaking Clearly if the people can understand/hear you
2) Your ability to "adapt" to your character
3) Facing the camera when talking
4) Costumes?
5) the whole thing put together

If I was watching a performance of Shakespeare, those are the things I would watch for.

Unknown said...

i would want to hear people use the old language and see how it turns out.

Unknown said...

I think that a good performance would include loud voices, clear speaking, uses expression in dialogue and speaks smoothly without any mess ups.

Unknown said...

in this preformence you should have smooth scenes that flow together and dont clash also they should be entertaining.

dakOTA said...

I would look for comedy and tragedy(funny,serious(sad)) and then some.
But most of all, Serious acting. Also have it easy to understand.

Unknown said...

I think that a good performance includes;
-a loud clear voice, so everyone can understand you,
-face the camera when talking,
- being able to play your character easily (adapting)
-rehearsed or planned out - dont just wing it

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Anonymous said...

be serious in what you do and don't fool around!!!!!

Anonymous said...

-powell-A good performance wold be how fluently you would talk, so you would not sound like a robot. Also not holding the script and reading it over during the play, appropriate dress wear would be a factor considering that its going to be in a modern high school. Also eye contact could be a major point in the act.

Mckinley said...

- Smooth scene takings, make the camera take the footage like how it would seem like in real life. Visually, and make you feel like your actually there at that time, and feel the peoples emotions.

What will make my performance better would be:
- speaking clearly
- react properly to different situations

The things I look for in a movie are:
- Proper dressing, for the timeline they're in.
- Accent
- Good effects ( if they are needed)

Anonymous said...

i think a good performance would be appropriate humor, a loud and clear voice, actions, and to have the story in the right order and to make sense.

Alex Loeffelmann said...

I think projection of your voice, and an in depth role for your character will really help the audience understand your background and the role you play.
Only if this happens you will have a successful performance.