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An actor training technique where the performer studies and imitates the physical behavior of an animal to inspire a character’s traits.

A performance style that highlights satirical and grotesque humor through caricature and mockery, often using physical parody.

An improvised comedic theater form originating in Italy characterized by its use of masks and stock characters.

A performance method focused on stripping away theatrical extras to focus on the actor's body in space, emotions, and relationship with the audience.

A method for understanding and notating movement, useful for actors in creating character physicality and expressive movement.

Using the body to convey narrative or emotional content without relying on spoken word, emphasizing movement, posture, and gesture.

A form of Japanese dance theater characterized by slow, hyper-controlled motion, often dealing with taboo themes or extreme imagery.

A highly stylized form of mime that expresses drama through the body, typically involving precise, choreographed movements.

A form of improvised dance characterized by fluid movement and weight sharing between partners.

A pedagogy that stresses the importance of movement and physicality in storytelling, developed by Jacques Lecoq.

Performance technique involving exaggerated gestures and comedy to elicit laughter, making use of physical humor and absurdity.

Choreographed representation of physical conflict on stage or screen that is safe for performers but appears realistic.

A mask with no expression used to aid actors in finding a state of neutrality in order to experience unbiased physical sensations.

A method of body use focusing on balance, posture and movement habits to improve performance abilities by eliminating tension and promoting ease.

Actor training technique focused on control, focus, and powerful use of energy, developed by Tadashi Suzuki.

A movement discipline combining physiological and psychological training to enhance theatrical performance. Originated by Meyerhold.

A technique of improvisation that provides a vocabulary for thinking about and acting upon movement and gesture.

A nonverbal performance technique that communicates through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements, often implying the presence of invisible objects.

A clowning technique that blends First Nation mask work with European clowning traditions to explore and express inner feelings.