I’m tired and lazy, so instead of typing out a delicately thought out masterpiece, I’m just going to say two quick, short things.
1. Play with people you like. This is said a lot, but it’s so true. The team I’m on now, Fish Train, was formed from me and a few friends who like to hang out and be around one another wanting to play. We’ve had a few shows now and they are easily the best shows I’ve played. We like each other and trust each other and there’s absolutely no judgement between us. I love it and have so much fun with them.
2. Just have fun. We’re grown adults rolling around on stage, in slow motion, as astronauts fighting off nazis in space and we just can’t stop singing Bruce Springseen hits (which, ultimately, gets in the way of our success in the war against space nazis), so stop worrying if you look dumb on stage. Commit hard to the character and the idea and don’t be so “Look at me, I’m improvising” and detached. Just be in the universe you and your playmate are creating. Also, play with Playboy Playmates. Yeah.
*side note* I expect at least three scenes from three different groups regarding the war against space nazis.
