The Basics: Acting & Performance

These are the context of what we do.

If we are not working them all, we are not doing as much as we should.

If we are not doing as much as we should, why are cheating our Audience of our Genius?

Acting

The Problem

• Question—Response

Language

• Define—Paraphrase—Highlight—Clarify

Relationship

• Identity—Feeling

• Intention

• Risk

Emotion

• Heighten & Explore

• Switch

• Arc

Motivation

• Need—Stakes

• Obstacle—Action

• Attitude

Character

• Anchor Line

• Emotion Core

• Body Center

• Spine

• Effort Matrix

• Imagery

• Attitude Line

Purpose of Scene

• Conflict

• Agreement

• Story Point

• Character Revelation

Performance

Mission

• To be worthy

Requirements

• A passionate, open willingness to Play

• Be present—prepared—focused