Today I (BMAC) asked the camp to do something very difficult, and something most of us probably hardly ever do: nothing - absolutely nothing. Well, sort of. Through the use of a couple of exercises, I asked the campers to simply "be," to exist in a state of complete neutrality, and only react, never act. There is an anxiety that exists within us when we do not have something to "do," and our bodies and minds will lash out when forced to deactivate. Truly, to simply stand and see, without putting on a show, while others are watching, is tremendously awkward and counter-intuitive, but the ability to be completely present without motives or wants is an essential foundation for any performer to then begin layering on a character. That's the idea, at any rate.
In show-related news: we are done blocking! The entire show has been staged, and we are ready to start full run-thrus next week! Please enjoy the gallery below for inside glimpses of the campers doing my weird exercises, and also book work!
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