July Study Group
We focus on improv-based acting warmups and the popo framework for building character during voice work during the session. We went through exercises like shake it out, “seven things,” and an “expert panel” where participants riff with a character and answer questions confidently using elements like obsession, posture, voice, prop, and action, including examples such as a parenting clarinet pitch and animatronic eagles at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Participants discuss staying in character, using intention to avoid getting derailed, and channeling nervous energy to improve reads, with specific reminders such as avoiding using one’s voice for AI training without permission.
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00:00 Welcome and introductions
03:58 Questions and book discussion
09:12 Body warmups and games
14:34 Popo framework and setup
23:32 Shark tank clarinet demo
44:08 Animatronic eagle pitch
55:35 Scene feedback and highlights
57:43 Takeaways for auditions reads
01:05:34 Encouragement and closing