Olivia Mathews

I've been really pleased with the way Dylan and I have been making progress in rehearsals. The showing in class was really reassuring, because one of the biggest things I was worried about was memorization. Dylan and I both have a lot of lines that we're working through between Pink Eye and the scenes we're doing for the Directing class. Being so busy with both has made me realize the importance of character specificity. When I'm acting as either Kayleen or Connie (from the directing class scene) I want to make sure I'm building characters that feel completely different, because they are completely different people. One of the best ways to do that, I think, is to think about how they relate to other people. Kayleen and Doug have a very complex and intimate relationship. By focusing both on what makes Kayleen Kayleen and on what makes her relationship with Doug so important, I think I can achieve the specificity I'm aiming for. Luckily, I have an amazing partner in Dylan! We seem to be able to connect really well on stage in a way that translates well to the audience. As we continue to rehearse, I'm confident we can make the romantic nature of Doug and Kayleen's relationship more prevalent in the scene if we find beats that can communicate that. For your viewing pleasure, I've attached an image that shows how intimate our rehearsals are getting. Enjoy!