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Friday, 27 August 2004

Took a couple of days...but, here's an update
The first reading went well. I am now completely petrified! It finally got through to me that I'm the director. It's up to ME to ensure that we put on a great show.

We had our second rehearsal on Friday and I decided to start blocking (movements, etc.). We got through the first half of Act. 1 a couple of times. It's kind of hard because we are going to be in a few different venues and I have different stage sizes. Some are a little small and some are a little narrow. I know that I have to fine tune a few things, but it's easier to see what is going to work. We were missing 2 actors due to other committments, so we had to skip over a couple of scenes. But, it's going well.

Afterward, a few of us decided to go out and karaoke. This is the kind of crowd that doesn't need a few drinks to get up in front of everyone, so it turned out to be really fun.

I must admit at this point that my co-star is really hot. Which makes working with him a little easier. But I've never had to kiss anyone on stage before. It's a little unnerving. I know I'll be able to do it, but I feel a little embarassed. Probably because I'm attracted to him.

I went to the Fire Hall and spoke with the Chief about volunteering. I had no idea that you got paid that much (if at all). So that was kind of a bonus. They're only putting through 4 people and have alot of applicants, so I may not make it through this round. But, that's alright. I have alot to keep me busy.

Well, I'm going to get back to the script. We have another rehearsal on Sunday and I want to go over the blocking again.

Have a great rest of the weekend.

B


Posted by brookside10 at 7:01 PM MDT | Post Comment | View Comments (2) | Permalink
Updated: Saturday, 28 August 2004 8:48 PM MDT

Tuesday, 31 August 2004 - 5:05 AM MDT

Name: Gigglepriest


Hi!

As someone who has never done any acting I'm curious: Would you rather play opposite an attractive man - that you have to kiss - or opposite someone who does not appeal to you?

Thanks!

Tuesday, 31 August 2004 - 11:04 AM MDT

Name: Brookside
Home Page: https://brookside10.tripod.com/brookside10

You know, I've never had to kiss anyone on stage before so this is a new experience for me.

Being that this is the first time and I'm still learning, the fact that he's an attractive man probably helps. But, if you've really developed your character correctly and if you're getting what you need to from the other actor, the kissing will be natural because it will instinctively be something that your character would do. So it wouldn't matter if they were attractive to you personally or not. Just as all movements are deliberate, so would a kiss be. Or anything for that matter.

If something were to really piss you off, you would react to it in a way that was specific to you. If someone else was to imitate that, such as an actor would, they would try to portray your emotions and feelings through those actions.

Maybe, as time goes on, this will be easier for me. So far, most of the characters I've played have been antagonistic in nature. This is the first time that I've had a role where I get to be a "good girl". It's a nice change.

B

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