Refining Your Work
Stop Inventing, Start Polishing
Refining isn't about changing your whole story. It is about sharpening the tools you already have. Use this time to ensure every movement and word communicates your original Aims clearly to the audience.
Articulation
Are you emphasizing specific consonants or vowels to show emotion?
Pitch
Are you using your full range (high to low) or are you stuck on one note?
Pace
Does the speed of your delivery match the tension? Fast isn't always better.
Pause
Are you brave enough to stop speaking? Silence can be louder than words.
Tone
Does the emotion in your voice actually match what the character wants?
Volume
Don't just shout to show anger. Can a whisper be more terrifying?
Energy & Control
Is your movement precise or sloppy? Commit 100% to every single gesture.
Proxemics
How close are you to others? Distance creates tension; closeness creates intimacy.
Orientation
Where are you facing? Turning your back on the audience is a powerful choice—if you mean it.
Facial Expression
Is your face telling the same story as your body? Don't "mug" to the audience.
Posture
Does your spine reflect your status? A slumped back tells a different story to a rigid one.
Touch
When do characters make contact? A hand on a shoulder can be a threat or a comfort.
Cut the Fluff
If the audience can understand the scene without a line of dialogue, cut it. Less is more.
Transitions
Are your scene changes seamless? They should be part of the performance, not a break.
Tech Integration
Only add sound and lighting if it supports the actors. Don't use it to hide a weak performance.
Play the Opposite
If a scene feels boring, try doing the opposite. Whisper a shouting match. Laugh during a tragedy.
Don't try to fix everything at once. Pick ONE skill from these lists (e.g. "Pace") and run the whole piece focusing only on that. Then pick another.
🤖 The AI Feedback Director
Stuck in a rut? Describe a moment in your rehearsal that feels "off", boring, or messy. The AI Director will suggest specific vocal and physical tweaks to fix it.