Performance & Acting Flashcards

In LAMDA acting examinations, what is the primary purpose of the 'observed improvisation' exercise?

Answer: To show spontaneous creative response within a given scenario

Observed improvisation tests a candidate's ability to respond creatively and truthfully in the moment to an unprepared scenario.

Which of the following best describes 'subtext' in acting?

Answer: The underlying meaning or emotion beneath the spoken words

Subtext refers to the unspoken thoughts, intentions, and emotions that lie beneath a character's dialogue.

LAMDA's graded examinations in Acting are assessed against which core criteria?

Answer: Vocal skills, physical skills, and interpretive skills

LAMDA grades acting examinations on vocal skills, physical skills, and interpretive/communicative skills.

What does the Stanislavski concept of 'given circumstances' refer to?

Answer: The facts of the world of the play that affect the character's behavior

Given circumstances are the environmental, historical, and situational facts of the play's world that an actor must accept and use to inform their performance.

In acting, 'playing an action' means the actor is focused on:

Answer: Pursuing a specific intention or objective through behavior

Playing an action means the actor actively pursues a goal or intention in each moment, making the scene dynamic and purposeful.

Which breathing technique is most recommended for sustaining long phrases in dramatic speech?

Answer: Supported diaphragmatic breathing

Diaphragmatic breathing provides the breath support needed to sustain long phrases without strain or loss of vocal quality.

When preparing a duologue for a LAMDA exam, candidates are expected to:

Answer: Demonstrate a relationship and interactive listening with their partner

Duologue work requires genuine listening and responding to a partner, demonstrating a believable relationship between the characters.