Intimacy Scene Study

An Intimacy Scene Study

"The purpose of this project was to expose actors to the basics of intimacy choreography which led to a performance of intimate scenes in a comfortable and consensual manner that read true to an audience. With respect to the actors emotional and physical boundaries, I worked to create an honest and comfortable rehearsal space for actors attempting new and possibly intimidating material."

Intimacy Scene Study Full Cast and Production Team

Beirut

Blue (Madison Harrington) and Torch (Noah Moulton)

Spike Heels

Andrew (Michael Cabral) and Georgie (Heather Pape)

Intimacy Scene Study Full Cast and Production Team

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STATEMENT OF INTENT:

When creating this project, my intent for it was that I would be able to learn how to effectively incorporate intimacy choreography into my directing style.

Within our process, my goal was to expose the actors to the basics of intimacy choreography and help them perform these scenes in a comfortable and consensual manner that reads true to an audience. This goal relates to both physical and emotional intimacy within each scene.

NOTE:

All techniques and tools used in our process, are directly taken and inspired from the book Staging Sex: Best Practices, Tools, and Techniques for Theatrical Intimacy by Chelsea Pace and Laura Rikard.