Question 1: Describe three different ways you can use your body to express emotions such as happiness, anger, and sadness. Provide specific physical actions for each emotion.

Answer: Happiness: Smiling broadly, open arms, lively movement. Anger: Clenched fists, stiff posture, aggressive gestures. Sadness: Slumped shoulders, slow movements, downward gaze.

Question 2: Perform a sequence where you move from a standing position to lying on the ground, demonstrating smooth transitions. Focus on control and fluidity in your movements.

Answer: A fluid sequence starting with standing, bending knees, lowering the torso with control, transitioning onto hands and knees, then lying flat, maintaining steady and controlled movements.

Question 3: Identify and explain two physical skills that are essential for creating believable characters on stage. Include how these skills enhance performance.

Answer: Balance allows performers to maintain stability during movement, making actions appear natural. Flexibility enables a wider range of physical expressions, helping portray different characters convincingly.

Question 4: Perform a physical warm-up routine that includes stretches and movements to prepare your body for acting. List at least three exercises you would include.

Answer: Neck rolls to loosen neck muscles, arm stretches to open shoulders, gentle jogging in place to increase circulation.

Question 5: Sketch a simple diagram of a stage area with marked positions for movement. Include at least four different positions and indicate directions of movement.

Answer: A stage layout with four marked positions: center stage, stage left, stage right, and downstage. Arrows showing movement from one position to another, demonstrating spatial awareness.

Question 6: Describe how controlling your breathing can improve your physical performance on stage. Include at least two specific benefits.

Answer: Controlled breathing helps maintain stamina and voice projection, and reduces tension, allowing for more precise and confident movements.

Question 7: Perform a gesture that conveys surprise without using words. Focus on body language and facial expression.

Answer: Wide eyes, raised eyebrows, hands raised slightly with palms facing outward, shoulders lifted, and an open mouth to express surprise.

Question 8: List and explain two techniques you can use to improve your physical coordination during a performance.

Answer: Mirror practice, where you copy a partner’s movements to develop synchronization; and slow-motion rehearsals to focus on precise control and timing.

Question 9: Create a short physical improvisation inspired by a character who is feeling anxious. Describe your movements and gestures in detail.

Answer: Fidgeting with hands, pacing nervously, avoiding eye contact, shifting weight from one foot to another, with trembling or tense shoulders to show anxiety.

Question 10: Explain the importance of spatial awareness in physical performance and how it can affect audience perception.

Answer: Spatial awareness helps actors use the stage effectively, ensuring movements are intentional and engaging. It enhances audience understanding of relationships and emotions.