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Show 3S ACTION and at the same time the power to relax all muscles not in use. The muscles always makes for self-con contraction of antagonistic sciousness and awkwardness. These exercises should be practiced so that apart from and separated from the interpretation lesson, there will be no attempt to use such exercises in interpreting the the student printed page. Also the exercises should be practiced by This the habit of response is acquired. until, by repetition, means good endless practice out of class. If the time cannot be given to such detailed practice-and no doubt it is too much to ask in pub lic schools but should be left for professional training-if you have laboratory practice, just keep the student telling the story with his body. used with discretion, and employ if studies class to pantomine Bring them just enough to give freedom and confidence to the class. Secure Freedom. The practice of telling something in panto mime may stimulate freedom, and help. self-consciousness at the' The most effec beginning of a class. It will break up formality. not the time for such working with the idea in mind of tive pantomime to develop real gesture, may be secured from the Ask the class to tell the entire story by body, without the aid of the voice. Repeat until this is clear and then add voice to the pantomime. Beginning classes in interpretation selection in study. should be urged and encouraged to use much gesture-overmuch- Through to feel easy with their own bodies. until the pupils begin in evolutionary development, as the over-action of the pupil and facial re creases in intensity, less arm 'movement will be used From an excess of gesture, which sponses will take its place. weakens speech, will naturally develop an intensity and forcefulness of action which is convincing. Secure freedom at all odds. ask Suggest action, show that the idea is not clear without action, In to get free bodily response. in what way-anything uihere, how, at ease, and an easy, unschoolroomish atmosphere make the pupil an you will secure good action-and such action as will tell the story. Use all your ingenuity to create good action-habits. Good results may be had from the use of life studies. Ask the foes, to bring Such training will friends or pupils to reproduce the voice and action of to class the people they see and hear in passing. also cultivate the power of observation which is so important in se- |
