LibGuides: Grade 11: Dramatic Arts: Foundations

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Hot Seating for Actors
Sourse: Drama Resource
Hot Seating: What is it? What to do?
Source : CODE: Council of Ontario Drama and Dance educators

17th Century Theatre
17th Century Theatre in France
Theatre in 17th century France was defined by rules. Rules of society, rules of structure, rules of language, character behaviour and story. It seems odd that in a period of such growth and change, there was also a lot of control placed on creativity.
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Source: "Issue 82Molière‎ and 17th Century French Theatre." Molière‎ and 17th Century French Theatre:: Spotlight: E-News from Theatrefolk. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2015.

Women and the Stage
Source: http://www.theatredatabase.com
The theatre Experience in Shakespeare's Time
Source: http://shakespeare.about.com
Timeless stage effects still used today
Source: http://performingarts.about.com
Greek Theatre Influences on Western Theatre
Source: http://www.ehow.com

Method Acting Procedures
Source: http://www.theatrgroup.com
Method Acting for Actors
Source: http://www.acting-school-stop.com
The 10 Most Shocking Method Acting Performances
Source: http://www.macleans.ca
Stanislavsky System of Method Acting
Source: http://www.britannica.com
15 Method Actors who Refuse to Break Character
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Articulation

Voice Production and Diction for actors
Proper diction and vowel production are important for actors and singers. These diction exercises help to make sure you are heard clearly and precisely.
Articulation Exercises
Articulation exercises help diction, using your tongue and facial muscles to speak clearly.
National Theatre - United Kingdom

Movement in Drama