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Permalink Reply by JayeBird on April 6, 2009 at 4:38pm

So it sounds like you are self directed? If so, have a friend give you your cues and watch you in your rehearsals. Let the words get into your body and take it moment to moment as you tell the story in the text. Very impressive to do second language work right off the bat. The audience is a cushion of response. You will become sensitive to them but they do not dictate your actions, your scene partner gives and takes for the action to move forward.
Best of luck!

Permalink Reply by Erik Kugler on April 6, 2009 at 5:13pm

Thank you for the helpful advice. I am working with a director, and she's pounding me on my pronunciation, but is supportive and helpful in her criticism. Those who have seen a rehearsal have said that the interaction between me and my scene partner (we're playing Eve and Adam) is natural, and that's good, but I will work more with her to solidify our relationship instead of worrying about the audience. The second play will be harder because my scene is going to be solo. I guess the confounding thing is that my lines are Spanish expressions, so it's kind of tough to feel them coming from inside as a foreigner - I may need to do some improvising. On the bright side though, I can use pauses and my accent to compensate for my language shortcomings. Again, thank you for your help!