Dr. Parasuram Ramamoorthi

Acting Behavior One can at will( consciously) transmit gnostic and

emotional information to an audience by Word Gesture Posture This is called Role play different from natural behavior Real life behavior and role play are different. Emotional behavior on stage is equivalent to

spontaneous emotion.

Body and Face

The way two people stand How the body leans

Yes : Role play can be taught It can be trained Stimulated How to emote How to use the Body to express emotions

Body Speaks All theatre manuals speak of Body speak The natya shastra calls it

AANGIKAM

HEAD EYE BROWS EYES FACE(MUSCLES,LIPS,CHIN) CHEST LOWER LIMBS FINGERS They all act in Role Play Voluntary control of the body

Simulate an Emotion Each Role has an Emotion Try and capture the emotion Simulate the emotion Mother frustrated with the child: not easy for the child Observe, repeat, observe, repeat Reproduce respiratory, postural and facial postures of

the object of observation

Happiness Sadness Fear Anger Eroticism Tenderness

Body relaxed Head up and expansion of the body Mouth slightly open

Almost similar to Happiness Variation in the opening of mouth Relaxed Body opens up

All connected with Eroticism Tenderness love

Body is tense Crying, grief Depression and panic Immobile Body Body shrinks

Body crouches Arms closed Freezing reaction

Anger- Aggression High and sound breathing Facial muscles are tense Lips tightly pressed together Eyes semi-closed

How to train Children with ASD Sculpt Body Images A gallery of Fear or Anger or Happiness Model expressions Body postures Create a scenario for Anger or fear or happiness

For Teens and Adults Create a short scenario Show pictures of love, tenderness Model moments of tenderness Hug Kiss Holding hands Dancing Watching TV together Advertisements could be used

Performing Emotions Performances should be built around Emotions A play should have various emotions Loss, grief, death, funeral Losing a toy, a job, a loved one Getting a new job, promotion Finding a new partner One friend bullying : anger/sadness