In a play, how can I best act "grandmotherly" like a sweet old person?

Question: In a play, how can I best act "grandmotherly" like a sweet old person!?

I get to act like a sweet old person!. What should I do!?
Should I have an accent - My character is from Connecticut!?
Should I slouch or hold myself in any specific way!?
How should I walk!?
What kinds of expressions and phrases would fit best!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Talk slower than you usually would!. A sweet old person wouldn't talk fast or talk like a teenager!. =) As far as an accent, look up a video with people from Connecticut on youtube and see what you can find in the way of an accent and then try and mimic it the best you can!. As far as the way you hold yourself, I wouldn't stand up straight and proper but don't slouch to much either!.!.!.remember you want it to look natural!. I would hold your hands quietly together in front of you!. Walk with a slighttt limp but not too much!. Make facial expressions slowly and kindly and look people in the eye!.

I think the best phrases would be things like "dear", "lovely", phrases like "Yes dear that's lovely"!. Make sure to say it kind of slow!.

Hope that helps! Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com