1. Taking Care Of Your Body For Success The Performer’s Instrument Laura Lalanne Drama 1

2. Do you know which instrument is the most important to a performer? The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success

3. Nope. The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success

4. It is his body. The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success

5. Therefore, an actor must take care of it. The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success

6. 3 Main Body Groups Joints and limbs Vocal chords Lungs The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success

7. Joints and Limbs Stretch and warm up at least once a day Exercise regularly Drink plenty of water Engage frequently in stunt activities Remain physically inactive for long periods of time The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success/ Joints and Limb Don’tDo

8. Vocal Chords Drink to much caffeine and sodas Force vomiting Smoke Take narcotics Drink alcohol excessively Sing beyond your natural vocal range Yell or shout frequently Warm up voice in the morning before talking Always warm up voice before signing Drink warm tea and plenty of water Rest you voice for long periods of time Get plenty of rest Stay away from allergens The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success/ Vocal Chords Don’tDo

9. Lungs Smoke Neglect wearing breathing mask around toxic chemicals Exercise regularly Engage in breathing exercises daily Avoid high pollution areas and inhaling toxic chemicals The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success/ Lungs Don’tDo

10. As an actor, a healthy lifestyle is important to your success!