okay for theatre we're doing a "suprise" scene act that is supposed to actually look real. so everyone in my class needs to believe it totally. in the middle of a monologue im supposed to pretend to trip backwords and fall (backwords) and act like i hit my head and am in a concussion/i just hit my head and wont wake up...
wats the bets way (while im laying on the floor) to make it seem real. im supposed to breathe rite? since they arent related??? should i land in a weird position????!!
wat do i do??!!!
2006-11-04 14:37:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Take a half step-back with your right foot. As you're doing this bring your upper arm tightly against the side of your and your lower arm and hand, elbow bent, over the top of your head.
Unlock the right knee and start down. Slide the right foot forward and fall to your right side. Pivot so your right side is upstage. Land first on your right hip.
Next allow your torso to make contact with the stage. Then make contact with the arm cushioning you head. Roll back to your left--you head should only fall about two inches--and sprawl out like you have no bones.
This sounds like it will take a long time, but with practice it can take less than 4 seconds.
2006-11-04 18:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, make sure to practice the fall just as you would any other external within your monologue. Practice it until you are completely comfortable doing it. Practice it on a soft surface too. No need to crack your skull open.
Second, keep your chin tucked to your chest when you fall back too, so you don't actually hit your head. The audience won't know if you hit your head. If you do it fast enough, the illusion will work.
Now, if you really want to sell it like you got a concussion, you can explore many different options. You can just lay there. This is true. I've known people though, myself included, that suffered a head injury from a fall, got right back up, and performed a variety of tasks, and didn't even remember doing them. I was informed of doing them later after the fact.
Do some research on the net about the effects of head injuries and find the one that works for you.
Lastly, be careful. Don't actually suffer an injury. Theatre is illusion. Not reality.
2006-11-04 16:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by jhutchison78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing about head injuries, quite often, the victim will sit up immediately and say "I'm OK" and move around for a few seconds to minutes. Stand up, etc. Then they glaze over and fall back down or slide out of their chair and then just lay there. Breathing is relaxed and un- labored.
2006-11-06 16:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by darthclown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Land with your eyes closed, facing upstage. Be as still as a statue. I hope your drama teacher told you how to fall though!
2006-11-04 14:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by Hi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fall on your head.
2006-11-04 14:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋