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When you hear thunder rumble, your shoulders might hunch up and you might gasp without even thinking. In drama, anything outside of you that sparks an idea or feeling is called a stimulus.
Actors use their whole bodies and voices to turn these sparks into exciting stories through dramatic play, which is acting out pretend worlds and characters.
How do different sounds change the way we move and speak?

Listening and Reacting to Sound

Sound can give you clues about energy, speed, and emotion. A fast, tapping rhythm makes your feet want to scurry, while a low, heavy drumbeat pulls your body into slow, heavy stomps.
You can reply to sounds with both physical movement and vocal sounds like whispers, sighs, or sharp gasps.
What happens when your stimulus is not a sound you hear, but a picture you see?

Bringing Images to Life

An image or painting gives you visual clues like shape, color, and mood. A jagged, icy mountain painting might make your body sharp and stiff, with a trembling voice.
When you look at an image, ask yourself two questions: How does this place feel to stand in? and What character would live here?
Pictures show a single frozen moment, but what happens when words tell a whole unfolding adventure?