The Moment Before: An Actor's Warm-up Podcast

Department of Theatre - Michigan State University
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The Moment Before: An Actor's Warm-up Podcast

An on-going series of guided acting warm ups. Now mind, body and imagination-based warm-ups are only a click away! Dive into dynamic preparations for class, rehearsal or performance with these 5-15 minute audio guides. These quick yet thorough preparations provide you direct access to an acting, movement or voice coach, helping you launch from The Moment Before to your first moment on stage.

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  1. Season 6 Trailer: Preparing Special Skills

    SEASON 6 TRAILER

    Season 6 Trailer: Preparing Special Skills

    An introduction to episodes in Season 6: Preparing Special Skills

    1 min
  2. Preparing Special Skills; E1: Prepping for Staged Intimacy

    10/22/2020

    Preparing Special Skills; E1: Prepping for Staged Intimacy

    An imaginative warm-up that will prepare the actor for intimate work through breath and body awareness.

    11 min
  3. Preparing Special Skills; E2: Stage Combat Preparation

    10/22/2020

    Preparing Special Skills; E2: Stage Combat Preparation

    A full-bodied warm up designed to prepare the actor for staged violence.

    20 min
  4. Preparing Special Skills; E3: Prepping for Cold Read Auditions

    10/22/2020

    Preparing Special Skills; E3: Prepping for Cold Read Auditions

    Practice making fast, bold choices when given new material at auditions.

    12 min
  5. Preparing Special Skills; E4: Singer Warm Ups

    10/22/2020

    Preparing Special Skills; E4: Singer Warm Ups

    A practical vocal warm up for singers with piano accompaniment.

    14 min
  6. Preparing Special Skills; E5: Preparing Voice and Body for Shakespeare

    10/22/2020

    Preparing Special Skills; E5: Preparing Voice and Body for Shakespeare

    Get your mind, body, voice, and spirit ready to perform Shakespeare.

    9 min
  7. Preparing Special Skills; E6: Freshening-up an old Monologue with Mask Work

    10/22/2020

    Preparing Special Skills; E6: Freshening-up an old Monologue with Mask Work

    Revisit a monologue you have explored previously to add new life and texture.

    14 min
  8. Preparing Special Skills; E7: Preparing for Drag Performance

    12/13/2023

    Preparing Special Skills; E7: Preparing for Drag Performance

    Drag performance is an artform that requires preparation of both body and mind. This episode will release tension and increase energetic engagement and dynamic expression for those transforming into their new, fabulous selves!

    20 min
  9. Preparing Special Skills; E8: Emotional and Boundary preparation for Intimacy Choreography

    12/15/2023

    Preparing Special Skills; E8: Emotional and Boundary preparation for Intimacy Choreography

    Explore the emotional and boundary preparations required for intimacy choreography.  Actors are led to protect their mental well-being while authentically portraying characters engaged in intense and intimate scenes, and guided to mark their boundaries through imaginary exploration.

    11 min
  10. Preparing Special Skills; E9: Igniting Heightened Text

    12/21/2023

    Preparing Special Skills; E9: Igniting Heightened Text

    This episode will help those exploring heightened text to activate their bodies using Psychological Gesture from Michael Chekhov. Text used will be the English translation of Mexican 17th century playwright, Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz.

    8 min
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An on-going series of guided acting warm ups. Now mind, body and imagination-based warm-ups are only a click away! Dive into dynamic preparations for class, rehearsal or performance with these 5-15 minute audio guides. These quick yet thorough preparations provide you direct access to an acting, movement or voice coach, helping you launch from The Moment Before to your first moment on stage.

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  • Creator
    Department of Theatre - Michigan State University
  • Episodes
    54
  • Seasons
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Department of Theatre - Michigan State University

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