Win or Lose?

Tonight's rehearsal was one of insight -- specifically, insight into the characters' thoughts, feelings and rationale. Our director Nate kicked off the evening with a simple exercise to help the players get in touch with their characters' feelngs. Actors Brit and Andrea rehearsed a scene where they argue, with the following stipulations:

1. Stand on opposite corners of the room

2. After each line, say "win" or "lose"

This uncomplicated formula exposed the connection between the dialogue and the character's position in the argument beautifully. How interesting to see and hear how these two words affected tone, inflection, and expression! To me, this exercise worked well through our automatic responses as human beings. What do you feel when someone calls you a winner?  What about a loser? I associate the word "win" with empowerment, triumph, success... on the other hand "lose" drums up feelings of failure and defeat. Who can help but have knee-jerk reactions to such sensibilities?

It was watching the characters come to life. Who first said "enjoy the process?" I think they had it right.

My camera acted up a bit tonight. Got a few photos at least!

Mother and Daughter time!

Cast chemistry





...a successful evening!!