Physical skills

• How long does the action of Blood Brothers span?

  More than 20 years
• Why is it noticeable that the same actors play characters at every age?

  Because characters grow from children to adults
• Which characters are particularly noticeable in their age progression?

  Mickey, Edward, and Linda
• How do actors demonstrate age progression in their characters?

  Through posture, gestures, and facial expressions
• How might physical skills enhance comedic scenes in Blood Brothers?

  By highlighting awkwardness and humor in actions
• What specific scene is mentioned that showcases comedy through physical skills?

  The children shooting the airgun
• What type of moments require physical choices to convey power and shock?

  Moments of high drama
• What violent action is mentioned in the context of high drama?

  1. Lyons attacking Mrs. Johnstone with a knife
• What is required to effectively portray the final scene in Blood Brothers?

  Physical choices to convey power and shock
• What physical skills should actors consider in their performances?

  • Posture
  • Movement
  • Pace
  • Gestures
  • Facial expressions
  • Proxemics
  • Eye contact