Test #1: Can you just say "Yes"?
Test #1: Can you just say "Yes"?
Think Improv - Always say "yes"
If you can't say "yes", Proceed to Test #3
Test #2: Need vs. Want
Test #2: Need vs. Want
Need = Yes
Want = Yes / No / Maybe
If you can't say "yes", Proceed to Test #3
Test #3: Author's Intent
Test #3: Author's Intent
Try to Always Honor the Author's Intent
It is Their work that you are asking to Perform/Design For
If you can't say "yes", Proceed to Test #4
Test #4: Director's Blocking Needs
Test #4: Director's Blocking Needs
Give the Actor's something to interact with
Sets should create Pathways
Pathways create or relieve Conflict
If you can't say "yes", Proceed to Test #5
Test #5: Budget / Space Constraints
Test #5: Budget / Space Constraints
Let Common Sense and Creativity Be your Instructors
If you can't say "yes",
Adapt or Die