1. NEUTRAL BODY WORK
The goal is to strip away habitual mannerisms so actors can make conscious physical choices.
Exercise A: The Neutral Walk
Simply walk around the room. (Use a dance room with a mirror or an observer to point out "habits", if possible; however, it is not necessary.)
Instructions:
Ask yourself: "What is left when I remove all of my habits?"
Exercise B: Physical Reset
Start neutral and slowly add:
You will learn to build a character intentionally rather than randomly.
The goal is to strip away habitual mannerisms so actors can make conscious physical choices.
Exercise A: The Neutral Walk
Simply walk around the room. (Use a dance room with a mirror or an observer to point out "habits", if possible; however, it is not necessary.)
Instructions:
- Feet under hips
- Arms relaxed
- Eyes forward
- No character
- No attitude
- No story
Ask yourself: "What is left when I remove all of my habits?"
Exercise B: Physical Reset
Start neutral and slowly add:
- Age
- Occupation
- Energy level
- Secret
- Objective
You will learn to build a character intentionally rather than randomly.