How to perform a play
When you're performing in a play you can change the way you speak and move to make the character believable.
Plays can be comedies or tragedies so the audience might laugh or cry.
Don't forget your lines!
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How to bring a script to life.
Director: Right Buff, let’s prepare for the big show by rehearsing your lines.
Make sure you speak clearly and confidently!
Buff McKenzie: Ahoy me hearties!
Director: Try using your voice in different ways.
You could speak loudly to announce something.
Buff McKenzie: Oh yeah, oh yeah, gather round!
Director: Or quickly to make something sound urgent.
Buff McKenzie: Weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen!
Director: Or quietly for dramatic effect!
Buff McKenzie: We’ll feed ‘em to the fishies!
Director: Make sure you get into character,
Changing the way you move.
Or give your character attitude using body language.
And if it’s role-play, make up interesting things based on what you know about the character.
Buff McKenzie: Cleave him to the brisket!
Director: Or if it’s a play, it may be a comedy…
Director: Or it could be a tragedy!
Buff McKenzie: Noooooooo!
Director: Oh, amazing!
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