Discovering Character; E3: Stick Ball Veil

Explore physical characterization through object and imagination work.

Show Notes

The Michael Chekhov exercise often called "Stick, Ball, Veil" gives an actor the opportunity to explore physical transformation for a particular character using the self-created version of an object: either a stick, ball, or veil. This exploration will build imagination, inspire physicality, and engage the characters center of energy. It’s recommended that you’ve done some initial work on character, have a line of dialogue chosen, and some space in which you can move about freely. 

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