So many articles have been written here about the importance of the audition room, the many different scenarios that you may have to deal with, and how to hold on and control the space. I have written a few myself and that’s good—what happens in the room is often the deal breaker. But no amount of information or instruction means anything unless your mind and body are fully grounded. If those two sense doors aren’t secure and focused, all of your best intentions toward being a strong, compelling presence will stay just intentions. You need the foundation of a steady mind and a strong, flexible body to support you and your work every moment that you’re in the room.
Today I am going to write about the importance of grounding yourself in the body. Next week, I’ll tackle the mind!
As an actor, the body is where you want to be living. Unlike the flighty, judgmental, dualistic mind, the body has no investment in being right or wrong. The body takes in and gives back information with no opinion or add-ons; its mode of intake and expression is pure.
In order for your work to flow out of your body, the channels of the body need to be relaxed and open.
This open receptivity is also necessary
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