by Siobhan Richardson | Jul 2, 2014 | Rehearsal Methods
At this point in the workshop, four days in, you’ve probably reached saturation point several times, at least once a day, if not four or five! The first strategy is to realize that this happens to absolutely everyone. It’s the moment when nothing seems to...
by Siobhan Richardson | Jun 29, 2014 | Rehearsal Methods
Practice what you learned today. Do all of the exercises you can remember. Ask your classmates to run partner drills with you. Do solo drills and ask a classmate or an instructor-type (instructor, assistant, journeyperson) to be an outside eye and catch little...
by Siobhan Richardson | Jun 24, 2014 | Actor's Process
The intermediate longsword test fight will be choreographed to this scene. http://www.burningmountain.ca/connect/scene1 The advanced broadsword and shield fight will be choreographed to this scene. http://www.burningmountain.ca/connect/scene3 Get started on reading...
by Siobhan Richardson | Jun 23, 2014 | Rehearsal Methods
Some people have never done an intensive certification workshop before, so here’s a head’s up: A two-week intensive is like Tech Week in a theatre, except two consecutive weeks of it. As such, it is an excellent “proving ground” for the...
by Siobhan Richardson | Jun 16, 2014 | Rehearsal Methods
I know they’re not scheduled during the workshop, but be sure to do a cool-down or have a personal cool-down routine. It’s two weeks of long days. Give your mind and body some cues that it’s time to rest, recuperate and relax. Maybe it’s a...
by Siobhan Richardson | Jun 13, 2014 | Best Practices
Some like to arrive on the eve of the workshop, but I like to give it an extra day. It gives me time to get settled in my new “home”. I can find the grocery store, scout out a massage therapist and a yoga studio, test out my route to the location, and get...
