Zoey Norling

It felt so good to perform with the lights in the black box! It really makes the scene feel more grounded. It was easier to get into character with lights down/lights up. After performing we realized we still have some work to do before our final performance, and we are looking forward to individual coaching with Rebecca. 

Libby and I felt that our silences and beats were more formed during this performance. This is something we worked on individually and together. It is difficult in this scene, because Annie Baker includes so many purposeful pauses along with lines we must memorize when to stop speaking. I really love this about the scene, but it has taken Libby and I some practice. 

Before we performed, we rehearsed and talked a lot about blocking. We purposefully made the decision to stay seated, because we felt that it added more to the tension of the scene and was more natural for our characters. However, after practicing in class getting up and changing our blocking it was clear that it is possible (or necessary!) to get up to build/keep/change the tension between our characters. Blocking is definitely something that we will be exploring further which we are both excited about! 

Finally, before our final performance Libby and I know that we need to figure out costumes and some more props. We have been so focused on building our connection between the characters that these have taken a back seat, but we are in contact with the shop and have things planned. Looking forward to seeing everyones scenes! It was so fun to watch how much they have all progressed! Everyone is so funny and great actors lets form a collective and go off-Broadway.