The Process Towards A Naturalistic Performance.

On Tuesday we learnt about ‘The Process’- A set routine; steps we take towards a naturalistic performance.

1. Read the script

2. Read it again

• Analyse the script.
• Annotate.

3. Ask the questions-

• Who am I? 
• Where am I?
• Where am I going?

All these questions lead us to think about Historical, Cultural and Social context. What is our social identity? Do we have a relationship with ourselves, are we self aware? What is our motivation?

Answering these questions will allow us to understand a character on a deeper level. It’s a way of connecting with the character.

4. Timeline- this helps to understand the characters past, present and future. Starting from childhood, through to teens and finally adulthood. What are the characters interest, family and relationships?

5. Emotional chart- To understand the relationships between Parents, relationships between male and females and finally the characters specifically.

6. Rehearsing and Learning lines.