1) Work out initial information.
Given Circumstances = Facts, opinions and page number.
Opinions allow you to make assumptions of the character.
2) Books, articles and internet research.
- Find a way in.
- Interview real people.
3) Learn lines.
4) Work out objectives.
"Text rides on the action."
- Preliminary objectives, super objectives and physical objectives.
5) Text deformation=
Finding someone that is not you!
- Punctuation dancing.
- Thought change walk.
6) Work out your tactics.
- What are you trying to do ?
7) Work with a metaphor ALWAYS!
- A metaphor that resonates in you and your character's hearts.
8) Approach the script.
9) Llaben efforts.
10)
-Paraphrase into own words.
-Say in gibberish.
-Say in slow motion and really fast.
-Take away punctuation.
-Run actions without lines.
-Change given circumstances.
-Say objective before line.
11) Prepare for rehearsals.
- Be open and ready.
- Be emotionally available.
- Make offers.
- GIVE A SHIT.
- You have something to lose ALWAYS!
- Immerse yourself.
- Your character doesn't move or breathe like you.
REHEARSAL:
Proper warm-up!
Get in early and get your voice connected, warm up the body and emotions.
