Rehearsal is where the actor discovers the character, their relationship to the event, and where they find their path to believable moments. Many actors who are skilled in one medium often believe—or are told—that they need to develop a whole new way of rehearsing in order to start working in another medium. This leaves a lot of relatively experienced actors feeling lost and confused about how to approach their rehearsal. Younger, newer actors who are entering the industry often do so without ever starting with rehearsal processes or even classes, and can find themselves in very difficult work situations when they don’t know how to approach their roles.
When I begin working privately with an actor, I begin by assuring them I am not there to change their process, but to be a part of it. However, sometimes I find myself helping the actor create one from scratch.
Your process is your way of preparing for your character’s journey.
Imagine preparing for a journey of your own. First you become educated on what will be needed on your journey. You consider the obstacles—potential issues you might run into. You plan and prepare yourself physically, emotionally, and intellectually based on the given
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