Hello, my friends! For today:

Collect Character Analysis for scenes 3&4 QuickWrite Subtext Directing Blanche Film? Small group reading

Bad News… I need to leave by 2:50 to get down to

UIC for class this afternoon.

QuickWrite What does Blanch think of Stanley?

Describe her complex thoughts of him in as much detail as you can. Have you ever experienced these kinds of emotions or witnessed them in others? How do they affect people?

Subtext in Scene 4 What is subtext?

The underlying personality of a dramatic character as implied or indicated by a script or text and interpreted by an actor in performance.

a message which is not stated directly by a character but can be inferred

Subtext"I finally found out where you've beenand I now know what you've been up to.“

1. I know about the affair.2. I know about the surprise birthday party!3. I know about your drinking problem. I

want to help you.4. I can’t believe you’ve been eating Taco

Bell!

Subtext How do actors do or show subtext?

Stress “I didn’t say he stole money.”

Inflection “Oh, my god!”

Pause “Class, there’s something very important we

need to discuss.” Nonverbal Communication

Subtext on page 72 Blanche’s rant.

Group 1: Lines 1- 9, to “jungle!” Group 2: Lines 9-18, “And you…since then!” Group 3: Lines 18-24, “Such things…brutes!”

1. Each individual will read the selection twice or thrice.2. Identify the specific subtext that drives that selection.

Does Blanche believe what she is saying? Is she confident or hesitant?

3. Make a list of your lines. For EACH line, insert at least one of the four subtext tools: Stress, Inflection, Pause, Nonverbal communication

Each student will be accountable for this effort

Subtext Example: Group 29 – furrows brow at “waiting”10 – pause after “that is…”11 121314 – spiteful inflection on “party of apes”1516 – stress on “long way”1718

Putting it all together A classmate, not from you group, will be

the actor as your group directs. Use your subtext notes, you subtextperts, to mold the performance of the actor in front of you. Stay positive!

Student actors must be willing to change their initial performance, accept constructive criticism, and stay focused and positive. Thank you for volunteering!