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warm ups
Here are a few suggestions on how actors can become present in the room and prepared to do their best work.
warm up body
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Dance/shake/shimmy/march in place
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Stretch
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Other warm ups as desired (vocal, etc.)
get present in the room
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One hand on stomach, other hand on sternum
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Take a few deliberate breaths
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Notice 3 things about the room you're in (sounds, colors, location of doors/windows, etc.)
final prep
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If rehearsing intimacy or other close contact, complete any necessary hygiene (Listerine strips/mouthwash, chapstick, wash hands)
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Put on rehearsal clothes if needed
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Do boundary work/check ins with scene partners
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