Dramaturgy (sociology) - Communication Out of Character

Communication Out of Character

Performers may act out of character on purpose (usually in the back stage) or by accident (if in front stage).

Common backstage communications out of character include:

• Treatment of the absent: derogatory discussion of the absent audience or performers affecting team cohesion.
• Staging talk: discussion of technical aspects of the performance, gossip.

Common frontstage communications out of character include:

• Team collusion: between team members, during the performance but not endangering it. Example: staging cues, kicking a friend under a table.
• Realigning actions: between members of opposing teams. For example: unofficial grumbling.