Rehearsing outside of class

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My hope is that you will get together and rehearse during the month between classes. 

 I suggest meeting twice- each time for two hours of solid rehearsal time would be great. 

 I know everyone has different schedules and circumstances. Find a way to make it work as best you can. If your scene partner does not seem to be making themselves available, please let me know asap. 

 You will get more out of class if you prepare. If your scene partner cancels, you can always use that time to read the script again; you can get clearer on the given circumstances and objectives, you can get clear on where the character's need/ overall objective lives in your own life or those around you; address any problems, doubts or other issues you're having; you can do a character private moment at home; you can read from Ivana's book or any book that inspires you. Do anything that inspires you. 

 From my experience, only commitment and preparation bring growth. 

 Procrastination does happen and we should dive into the work as soon as possible. The procrastination can be fear and the sooner we get our bodies up and working, the better. If you have fear or issues come up around the work, feel free to let me know. I've been an actor for 40 years+. I've been through an awful lot. If you don't reach out to me, reach out to someone. If you don't reach out, you can journal about the feelings. 

 I am not interested in perfection. I am interested the Process of acting,  of learning and of growing- as actors and humans. (Heart, Soul, Mind, Body, and Spirit). Even in an audition I prefer the actor in a creative process as opposed to the perfection-based solely  result- oriented external approach. Which brings you closer to your potential? I am interested in  the process of Empowerment- being in our power and available to the work and to the moment. I am interested in Illumination- shining light where it's needed, and I am interested in Inspiration.  
I also suggest you make a list in your journal of one or two things about your acting that you acknowledge and that you value. Then write down what you feel you need to work on- muscles that need strengthening.  



“If you never fail, you are either the most naturally blessed performer of all time…or you’re staying in a comfort zone. Every time you fail, you learn. Every time you learn, you grow. Every time you grow, you get closer to being who you want to be on stage and in life. Crave failure. Run headfirst into it so you can plow through it faster.”


—
improviser Chris Gethard





    Stella Adler

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