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Last Words in the Wings

Tips on how to think and act while getting "on stage" after finishing preparations.

In this video, Johan’s in the wings giving some final words of advice before we walk on stage.

If you really understand your choices, then that’s all you can do for now. As you walk on stage you need to let go of your preparation anyway. You shouldn’t try to act it. Whatever’s actually clear to you will still be there.

Working this way, you will find out what is specific enough and what isn’t. And then you can always work on it some more. As always, the most important thing to remember is to be in the moment and to listen and answer to your scene partner. That is what makes an organic performance.

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