Solena Montalieu

After I got feedback from the two-minute showing, I was really trying to find a good way to portray how business people rebound after a long night of drinking. So I tried to do all the research I could, without actually getting drunk myself. So, as my family is in the wine industry, I asked a family member how she dealt with hangovers when she had important meetings she needed to attend. She told me to drink LOTS of water, get some food in your stomach as soon as you wake up, take two Advil and avoid caffeine at all costs. according to her, caffeine can help at first but it will make you crash hard later on in the day. I found that interesting because my character is offered coffee twice and rejects it both times, so this might actually be the reason for it!

I also started thinking about my clothing. As Claire is a professional woman, I imagine she would have an ensemble of pantsuits and working dresses, but I also thought about how this is her traveling home after morning the death of her father.  She might not be wearing something so professional. I needed to find a balance. So I actually wanted to ask the class, what do you guys think? I could go for sweaters and a nice pair of jeans, or the same jeans and a button-up? I know that I want to use a long black coat that I have for the scene too, but it's just the top that I'm questioning. 

I also feel a bit worried about doing the full performance. I know that I can do it, it's just actually getting up there and doing it. I think that because I forget everything over the break, I don't feel as ready to do it now. But I guess that I have to buck up and do it! Does anyone have any helpful words of encouragement? Gifs/pictures of baby Yoda that can help relax you? I'm open!