Meryl Flashcards
A trained actor will stay in the moment
Why
In this scene, Beatrice is about to discover that Benedict is in love with her,
Why
It’s the way the story goes
But why? What’s my motivation for learning this?
So you can get a part in the play
But what is Beatrice’s motivation? Why doesn’t she just leave?
Because she needs to overhear the trap they are setting
But why,
Whither thou dost misunderstand, therein comes the humor
But I can’t relate to that, I need to understand what drives this character
Look, I’m already a half hour behind
Why
Because I’m answering a lot of silly questions
Why Beatrice stays isn’t silly, it’s the core of the performance I’m trying to give.
Because the rest of the play relies upon thy hearing this
But why
Because Benedict has overheard that you love him
But why
Because it’s funny
But why
It’s misunderstanding. It’s comedy
But why would I stay
Let’s take it from the top
If you’re going to student direct this play, I’m going to need more from you
Just do the lines
But why
Have you come to audition for the role of Beatrice?
I’m Beatrice!
