Reflection - Physical Theatre Workshop with Julius

DISCIPLINE
Be punctual.
Listen to instructions carefully.
Don't try, it's either you do it or you don't.
Be quiet and keep your focus when training.
Don't stop to talk/listen.
Explore your own body.
Be agile and efficient, don't waste time.
Don't "huh", just do it and you'll know if it's wrong or right.
Practice regularly on your own.
Be creative.
Be patient. Don't rush to get the end product. It's the process that matters.

In last week's workshop, we played the "Don't let me catch you" game. We learnt to control our muscles and be aware and observe our surroundings. We had to be very accurate in the timing and had to predict the next move we want to make. It involved our senses and muscle control.

We tried isolation exercises - the drinking water exercise. It trained our observation skills. We had to absorb whatever we saw him doing and immediately do the same. Each movement had to be observed in detail and we had to break down the steps such that each muscle movement can be seen clearly. Very tiring, requires alot of concentration and body control.

Walking exercises improved our observation skills and also move along with the tempo of others. We had to make full use of the space and at the same time watch Julius' tempo. We have to catch his movements and tempo fast and react quickly. It tests our reaction speed and focus level.

The 3 exercises we created ourselves have to involve the whole body. It's not all about stretching and endurance.

Physical Theatre requires you to involve your whole body and creativity. You have to explore and imagine!