Scoring Your Physical Actions

There are multiple ways to score the physical actions of a chracter that we play. What is most important is that we identify actions that are appropriate for the character we are portraying in a given set of circumstances. Think about the monologues you have chosen or a scene from a favorite film or television show. How do you see the characters come to life without words? What do the given circumstances give you that help you identify actions for your character? How did you feel in class when you tried to score a the physical actions of a scene without words? What came easily for you? What was difficult? As you learn to create your the score for yoru monologues, think abotu how scoring helps you dig deeper into the work.