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Here is a huge list of drama games and theatre activities that are perfect for teaching drama to kids and teens. Use in your classroom or drama club as warm-ups, ice breakers, or as as fun activities to start any class! Here are the most popular drama

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Herodas

...island of Cos, author of mimes-short dramatic scenes in verse of a world of low life similar to that portrayed in the New Comedy. His work was discovered in a papyrus in 1890 and is the largest collection of the genre. It is written in rough iambic metre and in...
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In Hellenistic age: Literature
...who in his Mimiambi ( Mimes) sketched episodes from life. The philosopher Theophrastus ( c. 372- c. 287 bce) produced a minor masterpiece, Characters, in which he depicted some 30 sketches of questionable character types such as the Stupid Man, who cannot remember where he lives, and the Tactless Man, who makes...
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Laberius
In Decimus Laberius
...the two leading writers of mimes. In 46 or 45 bc he was compelled by Julius Caesar to accept the challenge of his rival, Publilius Syrus, and appear in one of his own mimes; the dignified prologue that he pronounced on this degradation has survived, quoted by the 4th-century-ad author...
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Marceau
In Marcel Marceau
...2007, Cahors) preeminent 20th-century French mime whose silent portrayals were executed with eloquence, deceptive simplicity, and balletic grace. His most-celebrated characterization was Bip-a character half-Pierrot, half-Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp-first presented by Marceau in 1947.
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Sophron
In Sophron Of Syracuse
...bc) author of rhythmical prose mimes in the Doric dialect. Although the mimes survive mostly in fragments of only a few words, it can be seen from their titles- e.g., The Tunny-fisher, The Sempstress, etc.-that they depicted scenes from daily life. One longer fragment deals with a magical ceremony. Plato thought...
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dance

In dance: Drama
Mime, or narrative gesture, is also used. Mime can either imitate movement realistically-in a death scene, for example, where the killer assumes a ferocious expression and imitates strangling a victim-or it can function as a symbol-as in the circling movement of the arms in ballet...
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In dance: Drama in Western theatre dance
Mimed gesture was often prominent in such dance dramas-for example, in ancient Greece, where the gestures of the chorus illustrated the drama's major themes. There the mime was often naturalistic: a hand on the head to represent grief or the stretching upward of the arms...
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branles

Aristocrats frequently performed pantomimic branles in which they scolded each other like washerwomen or courted (as in the branle de Poitou, the possible ancestor of the minuet). Certain branles, especially in France, were designated for specific age groups, such as the lively branle de Bourgogne for the youngest...
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Roman

In Western dance: Ancient Roman dance
... 14) was the wordless, spectacular pantomime that rendered dramatic stories by means of stylized gestures. The performers, known as pantomimi, were at first considered more or less as interpreters of a foreign language, since they came from Greece. They refined their art until the two dancer-mimes Bathyllus and Pylades became...
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In Western theatre: Mime and pantomime
...theatres were taken over by mime (Latin mimus) and pantomime ( pantomimus) as the level of public taste steadily fell. Pantomime grew out of the wreckage of tragedy as a kind of burlesque ballet in which a chorus chanted the story to musical accompaniment, while a solo actor silently used gesture...
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theatre

In theatrical production: Mime
Mime remains closely connected to drama, being merely a highly specialized form of enactment. Relying on movement without words, it enjoyed an immense vogue in imperial Rome, contributed to the style of commedia dell'arte, and underwent a revival in the latter half of the...
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French
In Western theatre: France
As a mime (trained by Étienne Decroux), he achieved international fame for his re-creation of the pantomimes of Deburau in the film Les Enfants du paradis (1945; "The Children of the Gods"), and as a director he became the foremost exponent of the poetic dramas of Paul...
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Latin
In Latin literature: Comedy
...yielded in popularity to verse mime of Greek origin that was realistic, often obscene, and full of quotable apothegms. Finally, when mime gave rise to the dumb show of the pantomimus with choral accompaniment and when exotic spectacles had become the rage, Roman comedy faded out.
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Thai
In Southeast Asian arts: Masked mime
Until recent years, a Thai version of the Khmer nang sbek shadow play, nang yai, occupied an important place in court as a Brahmanic-related ritual performance of the Ramayana. Thai scholars describe it as the source of khon masked pantomime, citing celebrations for King...
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Other articles where mime is discussed: mime and pantomime: By extension, the mime and pantomime has come to be in modern times the art of portraying a character or a story solely by means of body movement (as by realistic and symbolic gestures). Analogous forms of traditional non-Western theatre are sometimes also characterized as mime or pantomime.

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Ira Seidenstein explains his All-Inclusive Mime Exercise

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Teacher in role (TiR) is an invaluable technique for shaping the dramatic process and developing students' learning. Simply put, the teacher or facilitator assumes a role in relation to the pupils. This may be as a leader, an equal, or a low-status role - whatever is useful in the development of the lesson. The teacher may ask questions of the students, perhaps putting them into role as members of a specific group and encouraging them to hot-seat her in return.
Why use it?
The teacher is able to directly participate in the dramatic process and influence it from the inside. This makes it possible to present challenging and controversial points of view and to stimulate thought, discussion and action by pupils. Teacher in role validates and supports the children's involvement in a make-believe situation by enabling the teacher to work and 'play' alongside them. It is an instant way of setting a scene and directly involving the pupils. Children are used to stepping into and out of role in everyday play and are likely to be keen to participate.
How to do it
Teacher in Role does not require great acting skills. It can be seen as an extension of the ever-changing role-play that we all experience - whether as parent, child, teacher, student, colleague and so on. The strategy simply involves 'stepping into somebody else's shoes' for a while to put forward their point of view. This can be done by subtly changing your tone of voice and body language to communicate key attitudes, emotions and viewpoints. If you can use different voices for characters when you tell a story then you are certainly able to carry out teacher in role.

A role can be adopted quite simply to communicate the key attitudes and emotions of a particular character. It won't take much for most children to believe in your character although the use of a token prop or piece of costume will clarify when you are stepping in and out of role: "When I put on this scarf I will be Anne Frank", or "When I sit in this chair I will be the King". Although not essential, you may wish to place furniture and props to represent a different place - but keep it simple.

If you are unsure how to begin, try hot-seating first. This will give you valuable experience of assuming a role in relation to the students and responding to their comments and questions. You can progress to teacher in role by encouraging the students to participate and becoming more active as the character. Reply to their questions as though they are also in role and encourage them to become involved in occupational mime activities.

Teacher in role can easily be used right across the curriculum. In Art, you can take the role of a character from a painting; Geography provides opportunities as an aid worker or explorer; History lessons can be livened up by a Roman centurion, an Ancient Egyptian child, a workhouse overseer or an archaeologist; in Literacy, stories provide the greatest source of characters - ranging from the Gruffalo to the Minotaur, from Red Riding Hood to Oliver Twist, from Anansi to Cyclops.

This is an adapted extract from Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years by David Farmer, where many more examples and lesson ideas can be found.

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Teacher in role (TiR) is an invaluable technique for shaping the dramatic process and developing students' learning. Simply put, the teacher or facilitator assumes a role in relation to the pupils. This may be as a leader, an equal, or a low-status role - whatever is useful in the development of the lesson.

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A Choreographer's Creative Process in Real Time | Wayne McGregor | TED Talks

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Camera angles week 9

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Camera Angles

Camera Shot Angle Overview

It's not enough to just understand shot size. Camera angles, and degree of those angles, can totally change the meaning of a shot. As you prepare your shot list, it helps to remember all the options. We're going to build a shot list using StudioBinder to highlight the various camera angles. Here's a quick video on how a shot list is created.

Here is a shot list with the different types of camera shot angles. We used some of the most iconic camera angles from films like , Do the Right Thing, and Pulp Fiction as a sort of cheatsheet. Can you guess what movies are represented here? Follow the image link to see the fully populated shot list, which you can also download and use for reference.

Now that's we've reviewed all the different types of camera angles in film, let's take a closer look at them one at a time.

Eye Level Shot Example

Eye Level Shot

Our first camera angle is the eye level shot, and this is when your subject is at eye-level. An eye level shot can result in a neutral perspective (not superior or inferior). This mimics how we see people in real life - our eye line connecting with theirs, and it can break down boundaries.

Here's an example of the eye level camera angle:

Eye Level Shot Example * Game of Thrones

Eye level shots are actually much less standard than one might initially think, because directors often prefer to place the camera at shoulder level to attain a much more cinematic look.

Low Angle SHOT Example

Low Angle Shot

A low angle shot shot frames the subject from below a their eyeline. These camera shots most often emphasize power dynamics between characters - a low angle shot on one character is often paired with a high angle shot on the other character.

Here's an example of the low angle camera angle:

Low Angle Shot * The Matrix

Low angle camera shots are a perfect camera angle for signaling superiority or to elicit feelings of fear and dread. Here's a video that dives deeper into the various low angle shot examples and how they have been used by filmmakers like Wes Anderson, Orson Welles, and Spike Jonze.

In your next shot list, when you've got a character who is powerful (or at least feeling powerful), consider the low angle shot. It will bring that extra bit of meaning to your shot.

High Angle Shot Example

High Angle Shot

In a high angle shot, the camera points down at your subject. It usually creates a feeling of inferiority, or "looking down" on your subject. But, again, with every other camera angle, there are many applications.

Here's an example of the high angle camera angle:

High Angle Shot Example * Avengers

Here is our video on how you can use high angle shots in your film. But, as the video below shows, there are the standard and more creative expressions of the high angle shot.

The high angle shot is a versatile shot that can be used in many situations. The most common usage is to make a character seem vulnerable and powerless but there are always exceptions to the rule.

Hip Level Shot Example

The Cowboy Shot or Hip Level Shot

A Cowboy shot is when your camera is roughly waist-high. Hip level shots are often useful when one subject is seated while the other stands.

Hip level shots can also be extremely useful camera angles for when you have action that occurs near the hip, like weapons being drawn, or someone reaching into their pocket. That's why it's also known as a "cowboy shot" - we can't think of hip level shots without seeing a gun, holster, and the enemy ahead in the distance.

Here's an example of the hip level camera angle:

Hip Level Shot Example * Punch-Drunk Love

The further away you get from the subject, like in this moment from Punch-Drunk Love, to keep the subject framed with proper head room, a hip level shot will get the job done.

Knee Level Shot Example

Knee Level Shot

This is when your camera height is about as low as your subject's knees. They can emphasize a character's superiority if paired with a low angle. It's not as extreme as a ground level shot but it gets the same feeling across. These are ideal when you want to focus on characters walking, or in this case from , creeping.

Here's an example of the knee level camera angle:

Knee Level Shot * Home Alone

Ground Level Shot Example

Ground Level Shot

A ground level shot is when your camera's height is on ground level with your subject. This camera angle is used a lot to feature a character walking without revealing their face, but it can help to make the viewer more active and use the actor's performance to build an idea.

Here's an example of the ground level camera angle:

Ground Level Shot Example * Burn After Reading

Shoulder Level Shot Example

Shoulder Level Shot

A shoulder level shot is a camera angle that is as high as your subject's shoulders. Shoulder level shots are actually much more standard than an eye level shot, which can make your actor seem shorter than reality.

Here's an example of the shoulder level camera angle:

Shoulder Level Shot * Black Panther

Because the camera is aligned with the shoulder, it allows the actor's head to reach the top of the frame (reducing head room). It also places the actor's eye-line slightly above the camera, and, in turn, the illusion of a slightly lower angle.

Dutch Angle Example

Dutch Angle or Dutch Tilt Shot

For a Dutch angle (Dutch tilt), the camera is slanted to one side. With the horizon lines tilted in this way, you can create a sense of disorientation, a de-stabilized mental state, or increase the tension.

Here's an example of the Dutch angle camera angle:

Dutch Angle Camera Angle * StudioBinder

Here's a video example of the Dutch angle camera angle focusing on the precise moment to use one. Watch as the scene begins with "level" and "normal" shots before switching to Dutch angles for maximum impact.

Think of the Dutch angle as "emphasis" for any tense or subjective moment. It's a great way to amplify whatever emotion, mental state, or suspense you're bringing to the scene.

Overhead Shot Example

Overhead Shot or Bird's Eye View

An overhead shot is from above, looking down on your subject. These are typically shot from 90 degrees above - anything less might be considered a high angle shot instead.

An overhead shot doesn't need to be super high, but it can be. Here's an example of the overhead shot camera angle:

Overhead Shot Camera Angle * StudioBinder

Overhead shots are great for providing perspective on a scene - but not just any perspective. It's often used as either a "neutral" or sometimes "divine" point of view.

Aerial Shot Example

Aerial Shot

An aerial shot, whether taken from a helicopter or drone, is captured from way up high. It establishes a large expanse of scenery. Many of the helicopter shots in Black Hawk Down are aerial shots.

Here's an example of the aerial shot camera angle:

Aerial Shot Example * Black Hawk Down

Affordable drones have made aerial photography more accessible to filmmakers. Once considered a big-budget luxury or stock-footage mainstay, original aerial photography is now within reach of almost any production, all thanks to the "rise" of drones (and Sky-net).

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The Complete Guide to Camera Shots

Camera angles are very important in visual storytelling but they are just the beginning of the options available. When you find yourself prepping a shot list, remember shot size, framing, focus, and camera movement. When filmmakers can combine these elements into a single shot for the right reasons, that's when iconic moments in film are born. If you'd like to see our entire list of camera shots in film, make sure to continue onto the next post.

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Watch: Every Camera Angle Explained [Video Essay]

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A complete list of the different types of camera angles in film. We also provide you with camera shot angle examples and a shot list for download.