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 POETICS
Bharata 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
THE END