Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Need partner for GlenGarry GlenRoss.

I decided to do the opening scene from Act I of David Mamet's GlenGarry GlenRoss, but I need a partner as it is a two-person scene. Warning - the following contains harsh language (I always wanted to say that in a blog).

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Script Score

Scene Score Assignment


Score your scene with the following rubric. Notes should connect to the scene moment-to-moment. Remember that you want your work on the scene to put you in a state of readiness for action and discovery. Your notes should always be fluid and open to new insights and possibilities. Ask questions and list multiple choices where possible.


Given Circumstances: Identify places in the script where the G.C. have an influence, particularly the G.C. that launch you into the scene.


Environmental Dynamics: Define areas of the stage in terms of their effect or influence on your character. Where is it safe? Where is there danger? Where is escape? Comfort? Unease? 


Somatic Components: What's going on in your body? Where do you manifest stress? Joy? Etc..


Thought Cues: Identify the points at which the thoughts and responses are cued by another's words or actions.


Choices: Note choices made at new transactions: opportunities for intimacy, games, etc.


Existential Position: IOK/YOK; IOK/YNOK; INOK/YOK; INOK/YNOK. Note places where this is evident.


Ego State Changes: note changes (e.g. Child to Adult) and what triggers the changes. 


Actions/Objectives: Note changes in objective, accomplished or failed objectives. State strategic actions such as "to lull" "to frighten" etc.


Blocking: Note blocking and motivation (e.g. escape, confide, cajole, etc.)


Inner Life: Note inner monologues and subtext at key moments such as silences and beat changes. 


Extras: anything you find useful to note.