1. The Actor’s Toolbox: the Body

2. Nonverbal Communication
The general term for expressing ideas and emotions without using words

3. Relaxation
A combination of inner composure, mental awareness, and physical flexibility; the act of “letting go all over”

4. Gesture
Hand and arm movements and facial expressions that help express an idea or an emotion

5. “click””
The setting up of an action with definite hand gestures; such as the snap of a mime’s hand around a glass

6. Cross
To move from one place on stage to another

7. Inclination
The bending of the body to the front, the side, or the rear

8. Rotation
The turning or pivoting of a part of the body

9. Isolation
The separation of parts of the body for individual development and expression

10. Pantomime
Acting without words. Imitating real-life actions.

11. Mime
An offspring of pantomime that conveys abstract ideas. Not confined to real-life imitation.

12. Nonverbal Communication
Chest is key to bodily action
Wrists lead most hand gestures
Move elbows away from body when making gestures
Except on specific occasions, avoid gestures above head or below waist
Opposite action emphasizes movement

13. Nonverbal communication
Arms and hands should move in curves. Straight lines can be used to suggest awkwardness or uneasiness.

14. Nonverbal Communication
+ emotions emphasized by raised chest and head, free movement, broad gestures, and animated facial expressions
- emotions emphasized by contracted body, sunken chest, tense movement, and drawn features

15. Nonverbal Communication
Facial expressions usually precede other physical action
Whenever possible, use upstage arm
Some exaggeration is required
Always keep the audience in mind
All actions must be definite in concept and execution, and all movement must be clearly motivated.

16. Pantomime vs. Mime Action conveys only action Imaginary objects
No sounds used
Based on reality
Exact recreation of a specific act
Action conveys theme
Body may become object
Nonverbal sounds can be used
Not limited to the real world
Main goal is expression of a theme