Reminders to Acting Students

Hello Acting Students!

I have a few reminders (yes, even those who have a nice long drive for Nationals)! 

As you practice at home or on the go . . . 

-grab a partner (parent, sibling, friend) to test your knowledge of lines (with accent), cues, entrances, exits, actions etc. The better prepared you are, the smoother practices will go!

-as you review and practice your lines, focus on (feeling) (being) the character. 

Make yourself walk in your character's shoes. (yes, I know a costume will help:) Challenge yourself to make your character REAL as I'm sure Dicken's did while writing Oliver Twist. All the details of hair, make up, how you sit/stand, walk, talk, etc. convey important pieces of the character's personal story.

 Your lines are WAY MORE than words on a page that you memorize and recite. - every line, every action, feeds the audience. One word, one movement, one look at a time can stir their emotion and cause it to build. (Think of why your favorite movie is your favorite.)

Yes, it takes time. It takes practice. It takes endurance. Embrace your character! 
You can become Charles Dicken's Victorian England Characters!

Keep up the good work! Thank you for your dedication - we are in this together for an audience of ONE! 

Safe travels and games to all you Basketball people! Have a fantastic time!
 
Director Jennie