Good Influences on
Performance
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A clear understanding of the
character's pre-history
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A clear understanding of the story
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A well chosen
objective/intention/"need"
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Real listening
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Investing in the "need" of
the moment and not anticipating the future
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Being open to whatever happens next
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Being relaxed
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Trusting in yourself
Bad Influences on
Performance
- Just focusing on telling the story
- Believing that a particular scene is
a great vehicle for your acting
- Striving to be good
- Striving to exploit emotion
- Failing to listen because it is
already known what will be said next
- Listening for cues not meaning
- Acting (instead of inter-acting)
BUT THIS IS SIMPLY AN OPINION!!!
YOU CAN DECIDE TO MAKE THIS PART OF YOUR REALITY...OR NOT!!!