Isobel Thieme

I know you're saying "Blog entry one? Goodness, Izze, that's quite late." Isn't it? But for some strange reason, this entry that I wrote a while ago has not yet been uploaded too moodle, though I swear I had posted it, so I thought I'd do it now while I'm working on the final posts. Anyway, here we go. 

So far, I have had a lot of fun during rehearsal times. I’ve definitely noticed the scene change and shift through time. Before getting much into rehearsal, I tried to read through the entire script to gain a better understanding of my character, but since we’re only doing one scene from the show, I am constantly wondering how much of the character from the rest of the play I channel and how much I adapt it to fit the context of the single scene. I’m coming to realize that it’s better to focus a little on both, but mostly the single scene as it’s the one thing the audience will see - they don’t know the character from any other context. Even so, I feel like I’m having a lot of trouble getting grounded in the character and the scene. See, I know that if I can foster the ability to open myself up fully and completely to the possibility of the character and the scene, groundedness will come much easier and naturally. There’s also the very strong possibility that I’m overthinking it. Anyway, as of now, what I need to work on is my groundedness in the scene.

It’s been fun throughout our rehearsals to try new things in terms of blocking and movement and all - I have seen how our scene has changed over time. At this point, Emily and I agree that we are at a place in our scene that is ready for the wise words of Rebecca.

Yaay! (Falsely) Hungover Emily!

Yaaay!! Selfie with (falsely) hungover Emily!