In Part One, you learned what to look for when you dive into the source material. You got answers to very specific questions about your character. And the answers came directly from the IP. You now have the clues that will lead you to the treasure – knowing what makes your character tick. The WhyContinue reading “The Why Part Two – What to do with the stuff from Part One”
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The Why. First Step – what to look for
The Why is a critical concept in developing a fantastic interactive character. The Why comes in two flavors. You have to have them both. Uncover The Why and you find; 1) The driving reason your character is in this story, 2) The compelling reason your character does what they do at any given moment. AsContinue reading “The Why. First Step – what to look for”
Where Is All This Leading?
Our work is all about characters and connections. I want you to be able to create a well-crafted, multi-faceted character. It can be out of an established intellectual property or an original concept. A character rich with relatable goals and values. One that visitors are emotionally attracted to. One that people will identifyContinue reading “Where Is All This Leading?”
Everything Comes From The Visitor
I am a huge fan of smart bits, ingenious business and classic shtick. Love ‘em. However, they will hold you back as an interactive character. Bits, by their very nature, are pre-planned. They’re something that’s been thought out, rehearsed and then repeated. Think about a time in your life when someoneContinue reading “Everything Comes From The Visitor”
Yes, and…
‘Yes, and…’ is a very powerful tool. One of the foundations of Improv, it is critical to creating an exceptional interactive character. ‘Yes, and…’ means to accept, then build on, each offer you get from a scene partner. Humans are communicating all the time. 93% of it is non-verbal. So the offer could be aContinue reading “Yes, and…”
Consistency Isn’t Everything
Consistency in Character: Most living beings can and will do the most unbelievable things. And, to their way of looking at it, they do it with good reason. It follows that any character is liable to do anything. Of course, in the operational environments we work in, the performer must beContinue reading “Consistency Isn’t Everything”
Freedom In The Basics
To help me get to know a performer, I’ll often ask them to describe what their character is fighting for. I won’t tell you how many times I then see that look of terror in their eyes. They hem and haw. They answer with a question, hoping that they got it right. They think it’sContinue reading “Freedom In The Basics”
Detective Work
You’ve been cast as an interactive character. Your job is to give life to an idea that was created by someone else. You have to prepare for training and rehearsals. How do you get ready? Step one: dig. Be a detective and find every fact you can about the character and the world they areContinue reading “Detective Work”
Developing Your Character
There is no question that as a performer you want to be consistent with the character. Your work is based on an intellectual property that has been established long before it got to you. You have to be true to that IP. You have to present it in a way everyone will recognize. You can’tContinue reading “Developing Your Character”
Paradigm Shift
Simply put, paradigms are the way you perceive things. A paradigm shift is a change in the way you look at things. In this work, it is the first critical step you must take to become an extraordinary interactive character. When you get a hired to perform – your perception is, naturally, that you areContinue reading “Paradigm Shift”
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