PHYSICAL THEATER AND THE FORMULA FOR INTERPRETING BODY LANGUAGE CULTURE

Abstract

The narrative nature of the existence of dramorealism is gradually giving way to more relevant forms of physical theater, which relies on a complex but most understandable language - body language. The total nature of this turn is explained by the reactivity of bodily kinetics in the transmission of emotions, in conveying the meanings of any narrative and cultural subtleties. Body language is the most versatile way of communication that overcomes any language barriers. In physical theater, actors use their bodies as a powerful tool to convey meaning, relying on movement, gestures, and facial expressions to "tell" their stories. The return to linguistic archaism acquires a total character in modern productions. Thanks to the universal kinetics of body language, physical theater becomes understandable to people from different cultures and social strata and promotes deeper communication and mutual understanding between performers and viewers. Body language is a visual informant, inextricably linked to all spheres of human interaction and functioning, ensuring the minimization of information losses in conveying the most complex, and sometimes obscure meanings. The analysis of cross-cultural studies devoted to the phenomenon of body language in physical theater allows us to reveal and evaluate the cultural nuances inherent in this expressive art form. After all, it is known that the same gesture in different cultures can have completely different meanings, so there is a need for a deeper study of the psychology and specifics of non-verbal communication to prevent undesirable critical circumstances for a person. A different order of communication of the physical theater acquires the features of a visual theater, in which the viewer is the main interpreter. An interpreter of a mobile, constantly changing world created within the boundaries of the viewer's vision. Just as it is impossible for any one universal concept or way of thinking to dominate in science, no art form can claim to have complete knowledge of its subject. Hence the need to understand the basics of body language, to understand its role in the overall development of the human community, and theatrical art in particular. In particular, knowledge of such key universals of non-verbal communication as handshake, hand gestures, eye contact, physical contact, head movement, sitting position, etc. effective body language tools.