ACTING WITH STYLE

I. THE LANGUAGE OF GESTURE AND FACIAL EXPRESSION

II. GREEK PERIODIII. ELIZABETHAN PERIODIV. RESTORATION PERIODV. RELATIVES OF RESTORATION PERIOD

I. THE LANGUAGE OF GESTURE AND FACIAL EXPRESSION

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Ndk6_mpUY&NR=1

THE NATYASHASTRA and THE POETICSBharata Aristotle

Origin and discussion

It is composed of sacred material.

It is meant for an audience that is well-versed in the performancetradition.

It is performed by members of the highest rank in the caste system, i.e., priests.

It requires special knowledge and skill to execute.

A complete understanding of dance, music, recitation and ritual language is a must.

Training is a hereditary process descending directly from God, and passed down from father to son.

It must be performed on consecrated ground.

It serves a dual purpose -- to educate as well as entertain.

Plot

Character

Thought

Diction

Melody

Spectacle

HANDS

Discussion and Exercise: How do we communicate with our hands?

Communication with othersShow affectionManual Labor

Connection to the Divine etc.

MUDRAS:

Asamyukta Hasta –That which is done with one hand or single hand gestures. They are 32 in number.

Samyukta Hasta - That which is done using both hands and double hand gestures. They are 23 in number.

THE EYESDiscussion and exercise:

How do we communicate with our eyes?Gather information

means of expressing feelingsimposing silences

signifying content or satisfactionexpressing will, love or reverence

Dhrishti Bhedas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koyk3YPqxiA

Srngaram- Love, Attractiveness. Presiding deity: Vishnu Color: light green.

Hāsyam- Laughter, Mirth, Comedy. Presiding deity: PramataColor: white.

Raudram- Fury. Presiding deity: Rudra. Color: red.

Kāruṇyam- Compassion, Mercy. Presiding deity: YamaColor: grey.

Bībhatsam- Disgust, Aversion. Presiding deity: ShivaColor: blue

Bhayānakam- Horror, Terror. Presiding deity: KalaColor: black

Vīram- Heroic mood. Presiding deity: IndraColor: yellowish

Adbhutam- Wonder, Amazement. Presiding deity: BrahmaColor: yellow

AETHESTICS AND EMOTIONRASA

Discussion and exercise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqSRn8-fYiU&feature=PlayList&p=0BB155A4784E4D8D&playnext=1&index=7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4B8xHdHk9Y

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXtQNVXNu-A

RESOURCES

Introduction to Bharata’s Natyashastra , Adya Rangacharya

RASA, Susan Schwartz

Style for Actors, Robert Barton

The Cambridge Guide to Asian Theatre, James R. Brandon

The Indian Theatre, Adya Rangachara

http://sites.google.com/site/bnindianclassicaldance/home

www.languageinindia.com

VIDEO• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Ndk6_mpUY&NR=1

Back to the Future 2D

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koyk3YPqxiA (Bharatanatyam: Hastas and Mudras)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqSRn8-fYiU&feature=PlayList&p=0BB155A4784E4D8D&playnext=1&index=7 Kudrat

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4B8xHdHk9Y (Abida Parveen - Tere Ishqa Nachaya

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXtQNVXNu-A Hula

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