what is a still image in drama

A still image in drama is a frozen picture that communicates meaning. It is also known as a freeze frame, tableau, or a still image. Participants create an image using their bodies, with no movement, to represent people, objects, emotions, or atmospheres. Still images can be used in a variety of ways, such as punctuating a long speech with clear imagery, breaking down a complicated plot into clear snapshots of its key moments in development, or storyboarding early devised work. They can be naturalistic, representing a photograph of an important moment, or abstract, representing feelings or an event. Still images can be used in solo work or in large group work to portray the given subject matter. They are a useful tool in drama since they condense emotions, events, or relationships into an image, ensuring that these are communicated in a detailed and effective way.