Methodology of Working on the Plastic Score of the Performance

Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to theoretically substantiate and practically structure a methodology for developing the movement score of a theatrical performance as an integrated director–actor system that unites physical action, rhythm, space, and the actor’s psychophysical dynamics into a cohesive dramaturgical form. The methodology is based on an interdisciplinary approach that combines theoretical principles of theatre studies, physical directing, actor pedagogy, and movement psychophysiology. The study employs analytical-synthetic methods to generalise scientific sources and practices, a structural-functional approach to describe the stages of score construction, and elements of comparative analysis to examine both Ukrainian and international theatre schools. Practical aspects of the research are grounded in contemporary productions, directing laboratories, and actor training methods that demonstrate the application of physical expressiveness in real stage practice. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the systematic generalisation of the principles of constructing a movement score as an independent directorial tool that influences the dramaturgical structure of a performance. The study proposes a stage-by-stage methodology for score creation that accounts for the psychophysical nature of the actor’s action, the specifics of the national theatrical tradition, and the application of modern digital technologies in rehearsal and physical composition processes. Conclusions. The movement score is presented as an autonomous structural foundation of a performance that defines its rhythm, emotional dynamics, and spatial composition. The proposed methodology allows for a systematic development of the actor’s physical action through the stages of conceptualisation, improvisation, fixation, and integration. The combination of psychophysical training, movement musicality, and scenic pause contributes to the creation of an expressive, organic, and dramaturgically rich performance.