Vocal and physical techniques

Vocal techniques

There are a range of vocal techniques that can be experimented with when developing an idea, such as:

overlapping dialogue
repetition - to emphasise important points
narration - delivered in a range of ways
direct address - as a character or as the actor

Employing a range of techniques can help to make the final piece more interesting and engaging for the audience. The vocal technique used might depend on the situation and the genre or style of the piece.

With permission of the speaker, voices could be recorded so that performer’s can try to recreate the of the recording. Focus should be given to:

Physical techniques

There are also a range of physical techniques to experiment with and employ when developing ideas, such as:

or high-speed movement - to emphasise important moments
spacing
between characters

Image caption,
Levels can often be used to show status or character relationships within a scene, as in this performance of Kuddam Bab al-Safara al-Leil Kan Tawil, Al-Madina Theater

It can be a good idea to consider who has high status in a scene and how this can be portrayed physically in an inventive way.

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Developing an idea - AQAVocal and physical techniques