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Rehearsals. I. Finding A Scene. Finding a scene depends on requirements given by teacher, contest rules, audition rules, etc. Here’s an example of possible characteristics of a good scene: Is fairly short It has characters that you and/or your partner(s) would like to play
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I. Finding A Scene • Finding a scene depends on requirements given by teacher, contest rules, audition rules, etc. • Here’s an example of possible characteristics of a good scene: • Is fairly short • It has characters that you and/or your partner(s) would like to play • Has only two or three people in it • Has a definite beginning and end • Builds to a high point (climax)
II. Researching and Creating Your Character • Before you can play your character honestly, you must get to know them: learn who they are and why they became that way (background, circumstances, relationships, goal, obstacle, course of action).
III. Rehearsing Your Lines • Rehearse – to practice, to recite, to say over, and over, and over • The more you rehearse, the better your performance will be.
IV. Blocking Your Scene • Scenes should be blocked and blocking should be rehearsed so that the movements can become more natural. • Your lines should sound natural, honest, and motivated. • Practice like you will perform!!!
V. Memorization Tips • Memorize aloud • Memorize the thoughts behind the lines first, then the exact script • As you recite your lines, continue to make the connections between the lines you are saying and the thoughts behind them. This will make your performance more natural • Recite your lines as fast as you can say them (alone or with a partner). If you can say them quickly, you will be able to say them easily at a regular pace. This also helps to pick up the pace of your scene.
V. Memorization Tips (Continued) • Move through your blocking as you practice your lines. • Record the last few words of your cues (the lines before yours). Play them back to practice giving your lines on cue. • Have someone read your cues and give your lines back to your prompter. • Record your lines as well as your cues.
VI. Introducing Your Scene • Sometimes you may need to introduce your scene before performing it. • Here are some tips: • Prepare an attention-getting introduction • Tell us only what you need to know to understand your scene. You don’t need to introduce the entire play. • When possible, keep the introduction under 30 seconds.