As we discussed on Monday, 1st and 2nd Block Intro will not meet on Zoom today. Instead, I'd like you to put into practice some of the gesture/movement exercises I mentioned. You do not need to submit a video of your performances, but this is what I'd like you to try, utilizing the text from either your jury or class monologue:
1. Perform the monologue in super slow motion. All of your gestures should be slow, specific and deliberate.
2. Much like the exercise Mr. Adams showcased in 5th Period earlier this semester with students from Drama 2, select three bold gestures and incorporate them into a performance of your monologue. Make sure the gestures are justified.
3. If you're feeling ambitious, try writing out a "physical score" for your monologue - marking each move and gesture in advance, and then perform it. To be clear: I DO NOT encourage you to make a habit of preplanning your gestures, but as an exercise I believe it can be useful.
OPTIONAL: if you'd like the opportunity to increase your grade in the class, please write a brief analysis (one or two paragraphs) of the observations you make while completing the exercises above and email it to me by the end of the school day.
Have a great day!