Difference between revisions of "Ad lib"
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New Latin ''ad libitum'' | New Latin ''ad libitum'' | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_century 1794] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1: in accordance with one's [[wishes]] | *1: in accordance with one's [[wishes]] | ||
*2: without restraint or [[limit]] | *2: without restraint or [[limit]] | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''Ad-lib''' is used to describe individual moments during live theatre when an [[actor]] speaks through their [[character]] using [[words]] not found in the play's [[text]]. When the entire [[performance]] is predicated on [[spontaneous]] creation, the process is called [ | + | '''Ad-lib''' is used to describe individual moments during live theatre when an [[actor]] speaks through their [[character]] using [[words]] not found in the play's [[text]]. When the entire [[performance]] is predicated on [[spontaneous]] creation, the process is called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Improvisational_theatre improvisational theatre]. |
| − | In [[film]] the term ad-lib usually refers to the interpolation of unscripted material in an otherwise scripted performance. In interviews, [ | + | In [[film]] the term ad-lib usually refers to the interpolation of unscripted material in an otherwise scripted performance. In interviews, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Hoffman Dustin Hoffman] says he ad-libbed the now famous line, "I'm walking here! I'm walking here!" as "Ratso" Rizzo in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Cowboy Midnight Cowboy]. |
| − | Live performers such as television talk-show hosts sometimes enhance their [[reputation]] for wit by the delivery of material that sounds ad-libbed but is actually scripted, and may employ ad-lib writers to [[prepare]] such material. Some actors are also known for their [[ability]] or tendency to ad-lib, such as [ | + | Live performers such as television talk-show hosts sometimes enhance their [[reputation]] for wit by the delivery of material that sounds ad-libbed but is actually scripted, and may employ ad-lib writers to [[prepare]] such material. Some actors are also known for their [[ability]] or tendency to ad-lib, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Falk Peter Falk] (of the series [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbo_(TV_series) Columbo]), who would ad-lib such mannerisms as absent-mindedness while in character.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_lib] |
[[Category: Theatre]] | [[Category: Theatre]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:37, 12 December 2020
Origin
New Latin ad libitum
Definitions
Description
Ad-lib is used to describe individual moments during live theatre when an actor speaks through their character using words not found in the play's text. When the entire performance is predicated on spontaneous creation, the process is called improvisational theatre.
In film the term ad-lib usually refers to the interpolation of unscripted material in an otherwise scripted performance. In interviews, Dustin Hoffman says he ad-libbed the now famous line, "I'm walking here! I'm walking here!" as "Ratso" Rizzo in Midnight Cowboy.
Live performers such as television talk-show hosts sometimes enhance their reputation for wit by the delivery of material that sounds ad-libbed but is actually scripted, and may employ ad-lib writers to prepare such material. Some actors are also known for their ability or tendency to ad-lib, such as Peter Falk (of the series Columbo), who would ad-lib such mannerisms as absent-mindedness while in character.[1]
