In drama what does physicality mean?

Answer 1

i "physicalities" refer to the physical actions of a character, specifically those which convey information about certain aspects of their character. It's the way they behave, and act physically--their physical movements communicate aspects of their characters, usually their emotional state.

Here are three examples, starting with something simple:

If a character is crying, this might indicate that they are sad.

If a characters is jumpy and twitchy and constantly shifting around in their seat, this might indicate that they are nervous.

If a character limps, walks slowly, and has trouble lifting things, this may indicate that they are old, or that they were injured.

It's important to note that the 'physicalities' are not the only way that character information is communicated. But more often than not, a character is seen first, then heard, so the way they behave physically will give the first clue as to who they are.