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Figure 4.4 presents elements of external approach to performance.
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Figure 4. 4: External approaches of acting
Activity 4.2
Download Stanislavski’s An Actor Prepares book from the internet source,
and then read any chapter from it. Select and perform any two exercises from
the chapter you have selected.
Other approaches to theatre performances
Apart from internal and external approaches, there are other approaches used
in theatre performances. It is important to note that performing for stage and
acting for stage are theatre terms with related meanings. Thus, in some situations,
they are used interchangeably. On this ground, the performance approach in this
discussion is explained from the point of view of acting as well. Other approaches
include presentational, representational approach and physical theatre.
Presentational approach
Presentational approach is also called a direct approach. In presentational
performances, performers present while addressing the audience. Using this
approach, performers get a chance to interact with audience directly in various
ways such as through questions and answers as well as speaking to them directly.
It can be compared to a speech presentation where the speaker addresses the
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