4. SUBSTITUTION/PERSONALIZATION 
The goal is finding truthful emotional connections.
Important note: You should substitute emotions, relationships, or experiences—not attempt to relive trauma.
Exercise A: Relationship Mapping
Character says:

• "I need you to stay."

Students identify someone in their own lives who creates a similar emotional dynamic.
Not necessarily the same person.
Just a similar feeling.

Exercise B: Parallel Experience
Ask:

• "When have you wanted something this badly?"

The specifics may differ.
The emotional need remains similar.
Then perform the monologue/scene.

Exercise C: Emotional Translation
Apply this to your monologue/scene.
Character:

• "My kingdom is being taken away."

You might translate as:

• "I lost my starting position on the team."

Or:

• "I didn't get cast."

The emotional stakes become accessible.