This document discusses subtext, which refers to the unspoken thoughts and feelings of characters that provide context and color to their spoken dialogue. Subtext is important because it helps audiences understand a character's perspective and reaction in a scene. It also aids actors in analyzing what their character is thinking and feeling. According to Stanislavski, subtext adds richness and texture to performances, and even truthful actions would feel flat without underlying subtext. The document provides the example of how the simple greeting "Hello" could be said in many different tones depending on a character's feelings in a given situation.

1. Vocal Communication-
SUBTEXT

2. What is meant by this?
• Subtext is simply the THOUGHTS and
FEELINGS of the character which will add
‘colour’ to the way the line is spoken.
• Subtext is content underneath the spoken
dialogue.
• Under dialogue, there can be:
• conflict
• anger
• love
• pride,or other ideas and emotions.
• Subtext is the unspoken thoughts and
motives of characters—what they really think
and believe.

3. Why is it important?
• The issue of subtext determines the
audiences reaction towards a character
and helps them identify the situation
they are in.
• It is also used to help the actor analyze
‘what is my character thinking/feeling
at this present time’ This will then
influence just how the line is spoken

4. How it relates to Stanislavski?
• For Stanislavski subtext adds “texture”
and “richness” to action
• According to Stanislavski himself, even
a truthfully executed action would fall
flat without subtext
•

5. Examples
• Take a simple work like “Hello”
• This word would be said in so many
different ways and tones depending on
there feeling or situation
• If someone was in a hurry or disliked
someone, “Hello” would be said in a
very different way when talking to
someone who they like or are delighted
to see.