What’s the subtext?
1. Acting is an interpretation. We reflect with inflection and body language the thoughts we imagine our characters to be having.
2. To determine subtext, consider
• the context (what other lines occur around them?)
• what the character wants in this particular scene
• what the character’s ultimate objective is
• what obstacles prevent the character from achieving his goals?
Subtext Practice with 2.1 and 2.2
In companies, finish the scene (2.2.84-156)
1. Note vocab
2. Paraphrase the dialogue
3. Block the scene (Use line #’s to indicate where you would have the movement occur)
Homework: Read 3.1 and write a one paragraph summary of the action of the scene.
