Question

What directions for the actors does a playwright provide within a drama’s text?



What gestures and physical moves to make


How to keep the audience interested


How to channel the character’s motivation


Where the character’s emotions come from

Answer 1

Stage directions are directions given to the actor(s) by the director. They involve the physical movement of the actors on stage. The actors are supposed to note the directions in their scripts. The Stage Manager is also supposed to write down all stage directions in their master book, known as the "Prompt Book". If there is any disagreement about where an actor is supposed to move, or how, the prompt book is the final word. If the director does not like the movement, or changes his mind, the prompt book is revised.
Terms:
Upstage: moving away from the audience, towards the back of the stage.
Downstage: Moving towards the audience, towards the front of the stage.
Stage Right: Moving towards the Right (facing the audience)
Stage Left: Moving towards the Left (facing audience).
Cross: Crossing the stage to a predetermined position.
An example in a prompt book might look like: "X(cross) DSL to DSC (down stage center), X US (upstage), and out (exit) SR (stage right).
The above is just a few major terms. There is a different notation used choreography is being notated.

Answer 2

I would say B starting over buddy

Answer 3

@cvliboi Don't just give out answers.

Answer 4

how many time are u gonna say that @inowalst

Answer 5

As many times as it takes for you to stop. =)

Answer 6

so that's forever lol @inowalst

Answer 7

Not if mods ban you.

Answer 8

I have my ways if that happens

Answer 9

Dude he is helping what is wrong with that

Answer 10

u talkn to me?

Answer 11

No I am talk to the other dude

Answer 12

I dont know in what world giving out answers is "helping"

Answer 13

@sammixboo @pooja195

Answer 14

something u can explain u just got to say the answer

Answer 15

somethings* cant*

Answer 16

who are they @inowalst

Answer 17

Who are they I GOT TO KNOW!?!?!?!?

Answer 18

Awe guys let's not turn this into an argument. Anyways, giving direct answers (aka giving answers) is, in fact, against the OpenStudy CoC. Instead of giving the straight answers, you can do these things.

-Give a hint to what the answer is
-Say one or two answers that are wrong and explain why they are wrong.
-Give a link giving more info about their question.
-Explain to the user step-by-step how to get their answer (for math)
-If an asker is asking if this word is an noun, or something similar, define what a noun is, don't just say yes or no.
-There is many different ways you can actually help than giving the answer :)

Answer 19

Thank you, sammix.

Answer 20

Case closed.

Answer 21

ohhhhhh WHO ARE YOU?!?!?!

Answer 22

-.- She's an ambassador.

Answer 23

I am Sammi, an Ambassador :)

Answer 24

ohhhhhhhhhhhh
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Answer 25

sorry sorry

Answer 26

Haha =) Just make sure not to give straight answers, or you could get suspended =(

Answer 27

I dont want to get suspended

Answer 28

If you want more info on the rules read this http://www.openstudy.com/code-of-conduct

Answer 29

whats that? and somethings are just to easy to explain

Answer 30

@cvliboi Even with super duper easy problems, you can explain all the choices thoroughly to give the user a better understanding on what to chose. If he/she chooses the wrong answer, tell him no and give another hint towards the right answer

Answer 31

The Code of Conduct (CoC) is a small list of OpenStudy rules

Answer 32

what if the persons in a rush.....

Answer 33

Doesn't matter.

Answer 34

v(*-*)v

Just want to let you understand that giving answers is against the CoC even if the person is in a rush

Answer 35

INTERESTING

Answer 36

Srry caps

Answer 37

then why haven't we been banned and whats a ambassador

Answer 38

yeah what is an ambassador

Answer 39

why was u actin scared when he said that then lol

Answer 40

because