It's all about communicating and normalizing these approaches so that they aren't 'hidden' or assumed and actors can express what they do/do not feel comfortable with. This helps not only in high school performances, but helps students develop a vocabulary of consent if they enter the theatre profession after high school. Exercises included making eye contact to establish comfort and trust, exercises for separating artist and character, techniques for establishing consenting touch, creating rituals for beginning/ending these rehearsals so students can get ready to do the work and 'let go' to achieve closure at the end.
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