Rehearsal Today and Such

It was very interesting to see how contrasting this rehearsal felt with the run we did in Michael's yard last week. I found that being in the actual environment it is supposed to be set in helped me a great deal. We tend to forget the factors of weather, ground beneath our feet, the air, bugs, etc when we are working in a studio and being outside in a real yard helped me really grasp the play and play with my character and others around me. In that rehearsal, there were so many physical obstacles, which excited me to push through and really create physical obstacles for myself once we were back in studio A. I need to really use the sun in the play like I sort of did in this run, but even more so. Also, having actual food to play with and mountain dew(fake beer) to drink made we realize more of how these people constantly feel. They are continuously eating unhealthy junk food and drinking beer. It's disgusting. I found myself playing with the chips in interesting ways and finding a certain way that Irene eats and drinks her beer which was exciting.

What I felt today was so different, but still positive. I started getting frustrated very quickly with myself during the speed through. I started forgetting lines, paraphrasing like no tomorrow, and jumping on my line with a "hey" in front of it. It made me realize that even though my body was active throughout it, my mind freaked out. This proved to me that even though I know my lines when we are doing regular runs, it doesn't necessarily mean I am as active as I can and should be during it. Even though I am not moving continuously in the play, I should be internally. This is why this speed through is one I need to keep doing. When I got frustrated I just got more active moving around. When I physicalized actions I was playing with my words, the line came out more powerful and I wasn't struggling to find the words in my head. Also today, I realized how much the fat suit helps me with my character. Running around in the fat suit in my costume for the entirety of acting class was exhausting as well as rewarding. I was drenched in sweat by the end of it. I should run around in my costume every time before we do a run because in real life, if it is hot out, Irene would be laying there with her cigarette at the top of show sweating. I mean she should be sweating through the entire show especially when she is physically exhausted after her charade. Also, running around in my costume and fat suit helped me find her run and movement more and more.

I'm gearing up for another speed through tonight. I am looking forward to getting frustrated again.
-Zanny