I Will Repeat Then

Tonight we did more work on our world theatre scenes. I don’t remember much of what happened, but I remember the parts that were powerful for me.

We began the night with our partners and the opening exercise. We did it with our backs turned to each other and were told to feel each other. During the entire time, I kept wondering if we were moving in sync. I felt connected, but I am not sure if Graham did.

We got our scripts and just began saying lines. We were told to pick a line and keep repeating it. I chose “Why I should fear I know not.” We were supposed to try different ways of saying the phrase. I said it like I was scared, unafraid, while laughing and all girly like. It was fun. I love acting stupid and ditzy. Then we had to pick a different phrase. I picked one that I felt was strong; “No, by my life and soul.”

We had to find some sort of gesture to do with the phrase. I kind of stamped my feet and had my hands by my face. Raymon asked Graham and I to do our lines together, and ironically we picked two lines in succession. It was crazy. It was so powerful, I hope that came across to everyone watching. It was really intense too. Graham got really scary and I was actually scared for a while.

Then we were supposed to work on the scene together. Graham and I just figured out a basic set up and tried to work in a bit of blocking so that everyone would be able to see our scene well.

It was a really good night, followed by some more good times at Louis….