Frog Physicality

It will be extremely important for all chorus members to gain an understanding of frog physicality. Each actor must master the unique gate and posture of frogs. For the purposes of this production we will be mimicing the common tree frog, native to Greece. Below you will find an example.

The Common Tree Frog

Take note of the frogs hands. They are 3 fingered creatures. As such you will all be wearing 3 fingered gloves. You should begin practicing using your hands in this method now. 

Frog Hand

You also must learn how to move like a tree frog. Please watch the video below. Pay attention to the side-to-side waddle of the frog. Also make note of how he moves his legs - Front left followed immediatly by rear right, then front right followed immediatly by rear left.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qiDiHLAsKc

Sources: 

Bohdal, Jiri. Common Tree Frog. 2005. Photograph. Czech Republic. NaturePhoto-CZ. Apr. 2005. Web. 7 Nov. 2010. <http://www.naturephoto-cz.com/common-tree-frog:hyla-arborea-photo-910.html>.

Live Long and Prosper. Photograph. Healthy Living. Dec. 2007. Web. 7 Nov. 2010. <http://www.brendawatson.com/Healthy-Living/200712/your-liver-speaks-up.htm>.

  

Red Eyed Tree Frog - SO CUTE! Youtube. 20 June 2007. Web. 7 Nov. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qiDiHLAsKc>.