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Taking Care Of Your Body For Success

The Performer’s Instrument

Laura Lalanne

Drama 1

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Do you know which instrument is the most

important to a performer?

Do you know which instrument is the most

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The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success

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Nope.Nope.QuickTime™ and a

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It is his body.It is his body.

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The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success

Therefore, an actor must take care of it.

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The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success

3 Main Body Groups

Joints and limbsVocal chordsLungs

The Performers Instrument: Taking Care of Your Body for Success

Joints and Limbs

Stretch and warm up at least once a day

Exercise regularly Drink plenty of water

Engage frequently in stunt

activities Remain physically inactive

for long periods of time

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Don’t Do

Vocal Chords

Drink to much caffeine and sodas

Force vomiting Smoke Take narcotics Drink alcohol excessively Sing beyond your natural

vocal range Yell or shout frequently

Warm up voice in the morning before talking

Always warm up voice before signing

Drink warm tea and plenty of water

Rest you voice for long periods of time

Get plenty of rest Stay away from allergens

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Don’t Do

Lungs

Smoke Neglect wearing breathing

mask around toxic chemicals

Exercise regularly Engage in breathing

exercises daily Avoid high pollution areas

and inhaling toxic chemicals

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Don’t Do

As an actor, a healthy lifestyle is important to your success!

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