Drama, Monday, Period 2 [5/25]

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"Stage fright," Sophie said, wandering down the aisle as she spoke. "Is a phenomenon of many parts, including self-consciousness, perfectionism, and catastrophising. An actor can be afraid of forgetting their lines, of looking foolish, or of causing disaster on-stage. Experienced actors manage to use normal nerves and heightened anticipation to spur them on! Instead of fear, they turn their awareness into excitement, the thrill and rush of exhibitionism, and performing. But for those with less practice, there are a few things you can do. Such as..." Sophie smiled, and ticked off on her fingers. "Know the material. If you're confident in that, you can place one more burden aside. Preparation gives you control. Next, breathe! Diaphragmatic breathing, in," she demonstrated, expanding her diaphragm, "then out, can help keep you calm. Accept that you will be nervous. Don't expect that you'll be perfectly together in that setting for the first time, and don't regard it as a failure if you're not."

"But most importantly, and I can not stress this enough," Sophie sat down on the edge of the stage, "live in the moment. That line, that interaction, that movement on stage. Worrying or thinking about the entire performance at once will only take away your focus, and increase your anxiety. You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be present." She met each of their eyes in turn, and smiled. "And to increase that, this week's exercise is pure improv: the Questions Only game. Winner is the student who can keep going in a conversation without recycling a question, or falling back on answering. Go!"

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Quizzically!

During the lecture

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Chat quietly, pass notes, look nervous.

WLIIA? - Questions Only

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Ask a question, answer a question with a question. Isn't that annoying? Why would you do that?

Your TA

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Who may question you for questioning her.

Question Sophie.

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She'll answer them. Truthfully is another question.

OOC

[magdaofslovenia.livejournal.com]

Around early, gone during the middle of the day, back in the evening. Happy Memorial day to the Americans who are around.

As for the rules of the game:

1) You must answer with.. a question. No exclamations or statements are acceptable! Only questions!

2) There is NO.. Rule 2 :)

The question can be as twisted or convoluted as you like.

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Gabrielle

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Emma Frost

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Emma looked around, amused at the idea of the game, and waited for someone to approach her.

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"In the moment," Gabrielle was muttering to herself, complete with broad, expansive hand and arm gestures. "In the moment."

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Parker

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Parker was there, maybe enjoying this particular class just a little bit.

Re: WLIIA? - Questions Only

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Parker looked over. "Wanna play?"

Re: WLIIA? - Questions Only

[icecoldfrost]

"Doesn't everyone love a good game?" Emma asked.

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[abetterthief.livejournal.com]

"Is there a better way to pass time in a boring class?"

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[icecoldfrost]

"Have you ever considered just skipping?"

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[abetterthief.livejournal.com]

"What and missed getting paid?" Parker asked genuinely shocked.

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[icecoldfrost]

"Are you really getting paid?" Emma asked skeptically. "Have you seen a paycheck, yet?"

Re: WLIIA? - Questions Only

[abetterthief.livejournal.com]

"Do you really think I'd be doing this if I wasn't?"

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[icecoldfrost]

"Are you really willing to trust a professional liar to provide a stable income?" Emma laughed.

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"What makes you think I don't have contingency plans if she doesn't follow through?"

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Harper Finkle

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Shilo Wallace

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I heart the Question Game like WHOA.

Re: WLIIA? - Questions Only

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Shilo wore a nervous grin, and waited for someone to approach her with a question.

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Eric van der Woodsen

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Parker was really getting into this one, enough that she wanted to play more than once. "Do you mind if I double dip?"

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Sam Winchester

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[likethegun]

Sam wasn't sure how good he'd be at this game, but it sounded like fun.

Re: WLIIA? - Questions Only

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"Will you do the watusi if I say yes?" Shilo replied.

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[abetterthief.livejournal.com]

"Do I look that gullible to you?"

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[17andinfected.livejournal.com]

"Would you lie to me?"

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[abetterthief.livejournal.com]

"Would you believe me if I told you no?"

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"Will you do an interpretive dance if you're telling the truth?"

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Jill McTeague

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Robin

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Rachel Roth

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Savannah Levine

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"What's the best way to keep a family member away?"