I lied
I actually do have something to say today. Yesterday I had my movement exercise with Ed Sheron(sp?). It was one of the most intense rehearsals I have ever had. The object of the rehearsal is to say a line from your monologue and then move impulsively through space. I did it, and as I went through the monologue I became less and less aware that this was, in fact just a rehearsal technique. I began to fight myself and felt that feeling inside where it feels like you cant breathe because you are so upset. I moved across the room and basically got in a fight with the air. The air won of course, but It was all intense. By the end of the rehearsal, I was left only a shadow of a man, with no more left to give. This is when he had me stand up, catch my breath and go through the monologue. I can say this one thing about the improvement it made..... DAMN. I wasn't sure I was capable of such power. He brought me to a level that towered over me and I surprised everyone, including myself. And of course I was absolutely exhausted when I was done. The made their comments and of course I can always count on my good buddy Anthony to be right behind me and supporting me with his comments. So, needless to say, I left there with many burns and bruises.
Is it natural to bleed every time you have an intense moment on stage? (ie Orphans, In the Burning Darkness, Orphans again, Rags.) My personal favorite was when I bled from both knees from severe carpet burn at state thespian festival, and Mr. Higgins saying "awwe, and all this time i thought I would see a girl that got hurt, but it turns out to be you instead" when I went to the first aid booth.
Anyways, I am signing off.
Ohh yea and If you decide to post a comment, thank you its nice to know someone reads these things, but If you are going to say something to me, make sure I know who you are, otherwise I will just delete it.
~Mike
Is it natural to bleed every time you have an intense moment on stage? (ie Orphans, In the Burning Darkness, Orphans again, Rags.) My personal favorite was when I bled from both knees from severe carpet burn at state thespian festival, and Mr. Higgins saying "awwe, and all this time i thought I would see a girl that got hurt, but it turns out to be you instead" when I went to the first aid booth.
Anyways, I am signing off.
Ohh yea and If you decide to post a comment, thank you its nice to know someone reads these things, but If you are going to say something to me, make sure I know who you are, otherwise I will just delete it.
~Mike