How do you move like an ape?

Question

I've started rehearsals for a play I'm in which loosely follows the story-line of Tarzan and The Apes. I am, of-course, playing the role of an ape. We have been having movement classes etc to get the feel of it, but I wanted to know if anyone out there has any ideas of how to move like an ape, or key elements in an apes movement.

Oh and any way to stop the agonizing ache in my body?? haha!

Thanks a lot!

Jonny

Answer 1

Simple move on all fours and keep a hunched back.

Answer 2

go to the zoo and stare at the monkeys. really im not trying to be funny, but your learning from the source. try to notice the key differences between monkey and human movement then look for the smaller details.

A video camera can be helpful.

PS Practice at home :-)

Answer 3

Of course you are playing the role of an ape you are perfect for it, honey!  First you put your left leg in front of your right and drop your butt down slightly and then put your right leg in front of your left and drop your butt even more.  Then you want to arch your back and sorta hop upwards just slightly and repeat.

Answer 4

hahahahah hmm jump with one leg at a time while they're bent and go back and forth on your legs and move your arms all around :D

good luck!! ahah

Answer 5

LOL lean over and swing your arms as close to the ground as possible

Answer 6

it should come natural for ya ha ha !!!have fun dude . to bad you are to young to drink.. you could just get drunk and look like a ape!!!

Answer 7

Well, squat and jump from one leg to another and do exaggerated hand motions. Best advice I have. Good luck!

Answer 8

hmm you move with your legs and arm and when you hit your chest, hit it with your fingers open not bent cause thats really how apes do it lol and if your hand hurts from walking around, then you should put like a cushion over it so itll be better

Answer 9

If thee wish to move like an ape, thy must be one with the ape,

feel the ape movement by watching shows about ape!!! duh!

Answer 10

huh??

Answer 11

For starters, don't take the advice of these yahoos on Yahoo.  Find good video footage of whatever ape your are portraying and study the way the animals actually move.  Then practice the movements yourself, preferably in front of a large mirror so you can watch yourself perform and make any needed adjustments.

Answer 12

itch your butt alot and eat a bunch of banana's, then keep your shoulders higher than normal and swing your arms like a pendulum more. Then take smaller steps (apes have short legs) and then itch your butt more.

Beat your chest like king-kong if things don't go your way and grunt like Tim Taylor.