"And so hopefully, if our humble little show touches you in any way, you might walk out of this theater a slightly different person."
Eric Bogosian, Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

Friday, September 10, 2010

Greetings, Benji.

I have arrived from the Lyso Center, back from Saturday rehearsal. 
You know, i have calculated that i spend 60 hours a day at school. 15 in transit, 15 with Mrs. Moon, and the other half i guess is learning or eating.

One of the highlights of my very busy week was our visit from Mr. Swingle. He taught us about physicality and different body positions. The exercises that interested me most was when we changed our postures and stances. It was very difficult to change things so second nature to us as our center of gravity and the way we "lead" our bodies when we walk. The thing that made each one so unique is how a character (or multiple characters) spring to our mind when we watch each other's movements, or react to our own. I've googled some images that came to my mind when i did certain movement. 
This represents leading with the nose (or head). I got a feeling of a very prying person, or naturally curious, almost rushing ahead of the body to satisfy the mind.

This man looks like Mr. Bean or something :) This represents leading with the FEET. Its rather odd looking, but it portrays a sort of tentativeness, like someone who want to "test the waters" before moving forward. IT also has an uncomfortable appearance to the walk, like almost robotic.

This monkey moves! It represents leading with the CHEST. There's a very masculine way this could be interpreted, almost primal, with an air of superiority. Like they own the world.

Well, That the end of the happy picture show for now. I really enjoyed Mr. Swingle's presentation, so much that i "liked" him on Facebook :D

Well, later Benji. <3

1 comment:

  1. Hi Melissa, I love your moving monkey. :) I want you to remember that when you write entries into your blog you want to be sure and include analysis, synthesis, research and reflection. Take it to deeper levels. I also need to see your notes that you are taking in class. If you have another notebook to show me for this, please do so. If not, please make a section for your notes on your blog. I am interested in how you think you might use what you learned from Mr. Swingle as an actor and as a director. I am glad you enjoyed him and friended him!

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