Tag: physicality

Character Movement and Performance (part 3 of 3) Telling a Story Without Saying a Word: The Fine Art of the Expressive Face When I spoke to various agents about some of the biggest challenges they see with Santas, the top two included breaking character and not smiling. Resting Grumpy Face, or RGF, is a serious problem…

Character Movement and Performance (part 2 of 3) Let’s talk about movement. Our bodies are always talking. Every gesture, posture, or glance can tell an observer a little bit of information. We are telling non-verbal stories. And when we consider “character movement,” this focuses on how you can use your physical performance skills to bring…

…without Saying a Word As a storyteller and reenactor, I learned early on that how we move and control the space around us can make a huge difference in how people perceive our performance. The following are some highlights from my recent class on Movement and Physicality for Christmas Characters. Evaluate Your Space Look at…