Day 2!
Today we started classes! It was great to see the students put everything they’ve got into exercises and games.
Here’s some highlights of what we learned:
In Susan’s class this morning, we ran with the idea of moving not like humans, because in the Hobbit there are no humans! We tried many different experiments like walking through thick substances, trying to get up with our legs locked(as if we were old), and moving like a wet noodle! In the afternoon the students learned about audition etiquette. How to walk into the audition room confident with what you are about to do!
In the morning with Tammy, the students went through stage directions. Students should now know what this means: X USL, X DSR… In the afternoon they learned how to listen!(hahaha) Listening plays a huge part in performing onstage. The students got into pairs and and tried talking at the same time, trying to pick up on what the other person was saying.
With Talish this morning, the students learned the basics of throwing a stage punch! They learned about how to throw a punch and how to take one, keeping a safe distance between each person! In the afternoon the students first played some concentration games. Then we went into monologue work. Tonight the students should go over their monologue and mark where changes or beats occur. Then ask questions as to why their character has done this.
As you can see it was a full day at SDS! Reminder: Auditions are Thursday, you should be working on memorizing your monologue!
Thanks for a great day!!!
