4 If you love to perform dress up and entertain your friends try the brilliant acting tips and techniques in this book One day you could be a great actor or a famous movie star Starter skills Warm-up exercises Do a few warm-up exercises first to prepare your body and brain for acting It’s more fun in a group This helps you relax concentrate and work with other people 1 Loosen up Stretch and shake Jog on the spot dance or play a quick game of tag Stand in pairs and copy each other’s movements as if you’re looking in a mirror
HANDY HINTS 5 2 Use your voice Read out tongue twisters a poem or a page from a book Choose a simple word such as yes or no and try saying it in as many different ways as you can Yes YEEESS This helps you speak clearly loudly and confidently 3 Breathe deeply Stand up straight with one hand on your stomach and take a slow deep breath Feel your stomach expand Breathe out slowly with a gentle haaa sound until all the air is gone Do this a few times Haaa This helps you stay calm and make sounds without straining your voice Look out for the thumbs up Here you'll find tips to help you build and improve your skills This warning hand is for important advice and safety facts
