Throughout todays session we explored what it takes to be a good actor, learning that acting doesn't come from your mind it comes from your surroundings and your interactions with others on stage. I learnt that being in the natural moment and ignoring the insecurities and judgments on others leads you to feel the emotions naturally, rather than forcing what your supposed to feel.
This was prominent during an eye contact exercise where we had to walk around the room and catch eyes with people as we go. Each person who you shared a moment with was different, one person may be extremely awkward and another might start laughing but it was great to just go with the flow and accept those moments for what they were. I learnt that this was truthful acting because we wernt forcing laughter or awkwardness it came naturally in the moment which wasn't coming from the mind but from our surroundings. This is what Stanislavsky's theory is all about and it was interesting to put it into practice."When we are on stage, we are in the here and now."
We also looked at finding the perfect neutral in order to be blank canvas. Chin up, chest out and shoulders back were the three key things that we had to do with our bodies.
Today we also discussed the main themes of Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, we did this by getting into small groups, discussing that we thought the main themes are and sharing as a group.
We decided the main themes are:
Cultural Futility
When you are awarded with so much and don't respect the wealth or opportunities given to you.
Russian modernity vs Old Russia
The clash between two worlds , the ever growing new Russia and the traditional old Russia.
Progress and Social change
New world order, people becoming equal to one another. Industrial progress
Liberation, Independence and Freedom
The destruction of the feudal system, equal rights.
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