finding the characters
A working method we have used to find the movements and gestures and facial expressions of the characters in the play, is a "statue" exercise. Especially for Nikolai, who has about 8 characters in the play with only a few lines for each, this method is very useful. We first read the scene and gather all the factual information that is given about the character. Then we discuss the character and interpret his/ her actions and motivations. Then the actor playing the charatcer is put on a platform and all the others can "form" him or her, move him into different positions, change his costume. Then the actor says what he liked and how he felt and starts moving around with the body positions and gestures given to him.
Today we worked on Nikolai and the shephard. Have a look:
A working method we have used to find the movements and gestures and facial expressions of the characters in the play, is a "statue" exercise. Especially for Nikolai, who has about 8 characters in the play with only a few lines for each, this method is very useful. We first read the scene and gather all the factual information that is given about the character. Then we discuss the character and interpret his/ her actions and motivations. Then the actor playing the charatcer is put on a platform and all the others can "form" him or her, move him into different positions, change his costume. Then the actor says what he liked and how he felt and starts moving around with the body positions and gestures given to him.
Today we worked on Nikolai and the shephard. Have a look:
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