Storytelling
Telling a compelling story.
Suspension Of Disbelief
Convincing the audience to drop their criticism and follow you on a story with a sense of [potentially temporary] belief.
Symbolism
Creating a sense that the story has deep meaning beyond the obvious.
Emotion
Generating emotions in an audience that translates to a general mood that makes them receptive to the story.
Personal Presence
Confidence, charisma and other types of personal presence such as likability.
Stage Presence
Commanding attention from the stage.
Energy
Creating energy such as suspense.
Audience Interaction
Engaging and involving the audience.
Timing
The fine art of timing. Also known as kairos.
Voice Projection
Reaching the audience with your voice.
Style
Creating a distinctive uniqueness in your story and presence.
Visual Storytelling
The visual sequences in a story.
Stage Blocking
Having people on the stage at the right place at the right time.
Choreography
Well-coordinated movement such as dance.
Articulation
Enunciating words clearly.
Props & Set
The physical environment of the stage.
Lighting
Lighting for mood and effect.
Sound Effects
Use of audio cues.
Music Selection
Effective selection and use of music.
Non-verbal Communication
Facial expressions, eye contact, body language and other physical forms of expression such as posture.
Attire
Costumes and/or fashion sense.
Surprise
Unexpected turns in the story or in the atmosphere.
Comedy
The use of humor.
Drama
Creating and resolving tension.
Illusion
Experiences that differ from concrete reality.
Special Effects
Visual and practical effects.
Coordination
Coordination of different elements such as position on stage and sound effects.
Transitions
Seamless transitions between acts or segments.
Polish
Rehearsing things and delivering with a high degree of mastery.
Passion
Demonstrating interest in your performance and story.
Grand Finale
Making a point and ending on a high note.
| Overview: Showmanship | ||
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Definition | The ability to spark the imagination of an audience. | |
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