We started by doing improv games. Improv techniques are something I need to improve on and be more confident with as it deals with pressure, and quick reactions and thinking up something quickly to naturally respond to a situation you're in or a person you're with etc.
One of these games was called "Park Bench". A character that you create must keep the person sitting down from leaving while they attempt to exit, and when they do the cycle repeats. My character was an energetic child, who had a sugar rush and has lost their mum (ran away from their mum). This excersise really helped me to think outside the box and respond rapidly while embodying the character I had to promptly envision and perform
One of these games was called "Park Bench". A character that you create must keep the person sitting down from leaving while they attempt to exit, and when they do the cycle repeats. My character was an energetic child, who had a sugar rush and has lost their mum (ran away from their mum). This excersise really helped me to think outside the box and respond rapidly while embodying the character I had to promptly envision and perform
1. Commitment - I was always felt devoted to my productions in every role I've had. Whether it's characters I was not entirely comfortable with or characters I really enjoyed being. Commitment is important because if everyone is, there are no gaps/delays, issues or miscommunications, which can happen if there are people who are not as involved as others. A key factor in the commitment is in rehearsals, which can drag and be repetitive but are necessary for a group performance
2. Have Fun - I enjoyed parts of every production I've performed in, especially the rehearsals and building process of the Rent musical. I feel if everyone is enjoying themselves and is positive, then things run smoother and calmer which is the needed atmosphere.
2 key things I feel I didn't use in my previous productions were
1. Taking enough risks - Although I have done and achieved much more than I thought I ever could through these productions, I still want to take more risks for myself rather than being pushed by others. I need to take risks within myself and also share ideas of new possibilities we could use as a group.
2. Believing In Self - Like above, even though my confidence is slowing growing especially in auditions, I still need to truly believe in my own abilities and what I could achieve if I took more "risks".
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