The actor’s rhythm, internal beat.

music and movement;character development;the actor's process;theatre arts;theatre pedagogy

Lashondra Cherell Hood

University:University of Louisville

Department:Theatre Arts

关键词: music and movement;    character development;    the actor's process;    theatre arts;    theatre pedagogy;   

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美国|英语

来源: The Universite of Louisville's Institutional Repository

【 摘 要 】

This thesis is a conversational document that will examine the manifestation of the auditory(hearing) and motor(physical motion) cortex of the cerebrum and how this connection influences character physicality in theatre. In this thesis, The Mountaintop, written by Katori Hall, is used as a gateway to conduct research on music and rhythm as it affects the body and creating physical character choices. By reflecting on personal musical exploration,that of my peers, and students, its concluded that this method can be used for all stages of character building and performance experiences. The various backgrounds of the subjects — students and peers — confirmed the findings with traditional and nontraditional creative minds, with each participant physically responding to various rhythms and music.This exploration was performed on a spectrum from a general lens to a focused nuanced perspective for specific characters by seasoned performers.