Acting Journal VII: 2/5/15
What I learned from watching others perform Henry V monologue, and use of hands in public spaces
Henry V monologue.
One of the things I learned watching the other's do theirs, was that there are multiple valid and powerful ways of doing the same basic lines. I saw quite a few of my classmates use varying vocal techniques and body language to bring power, and different kinds of power to the mix. Some may bring an almost spiritual connection to the piece, others bring a war-like fury, others bring a soft and quiet determination. Pacing, tempo, emphasis on certain words, brevity, elocution, body posture, body type, they all count.
Use of hands in public spaces.
Today in church i paid attention to how people used their hands. I saw a few people use them to hold coffee. Others were more expressive, using them to make small points or gestures. Sometimes this was nervous energy, other-times, they were to show connection by touching a friend's shoulder. Different people had different "neutral stances" with their hands, such as at their sides, or up by their chests, or behind their backs. I was actually surprised by the large amount of variation in how people did this.
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