Essential Question

What is the most effective method a theatre actress can use to best build her character?

Friday, February 27, 2015

Blog 17 - Answer 3

1. EQ
  • What is the most effective method a theatre actress can use to best build her character?

2. Answer #3
  • The most effective method a theatre actress can use to best build her character is the Chekhov Technique.

3. At least 3 details to support the answer.
  • Emphasizes realism and truth.
  • Awakens and elaborates the actor's artistic imagination.
  • Strengthens the capacity for intense inner action.
  • Loosens habitual restrictions to expressive emotion.

4. Research source(s) to support your details and answer.
  • Fielding, Scott. "MCASB - What's So Special About Chekhov?" MCASB. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
  • "MCASB - About The Chekhov Method." MCASB. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
  • "MCASB - The Ideal Actor and The Theatre of the Future." MCASB. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
  • Wright, KC. "8 Acting Techniques (and the Stars Who Swear by Them)." Backstage.com. 26 Aug. 2014. Web. 23 Oct. 2014.

5. Concluding Thoughts
  • The Chekhov Technique is another acting technique used by many actors. Although it isn't my top answer, it is still a very good technique to use especially in America because our acting here is different than the ones in Russia (Stanislavski Method).

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