The Box

John and I are are really good friends and we are both very comfortable around each other. Because of this, I think that hardest thing that we will have to accomplish is creating an awkward chemistry between us. This scene is really about two young people who seem to be nervous because of their feelings for one another. I think that because John and I are extremely friendly with one another, it will be a challenge to not act that way in a scene where both of us like each other.

I think in order to achieve this, John and I will have to focus on the delivery of our lines and we will have to create awkward pauses in our lines. In addition, I think that my body language will play a key role in creating an awkward and innocent atmosphere. Since John is mostly covered by the box, I am going to have to really focus more on my stance, my facial expression, and my body movements.

When I read this scene, I could clearly visualize it in my head. I was able to see the basement where the scene takes place and each of the characters when they were talking to each other. It is very well written, The subject matter adorable, and at the same it’s quirky. I like that not everything in the scene is answered, for example why Bruce is in the box at all. But what I liked most about the scene is that it is not dramatic, but it still manages to cover a delicate subject. Every scene that I have done lately is very intense (“No Country For Old Men”, “The Great Gatsby”, Fantastic Mr. Fox”) and in every one, I portray someone who is older and is dealing with difficult circumstances. However when it comes to this scene, I am able to play someone who still young enough to never have had to deal with a major situation.

I really look forward to doing this scene with John because we have not had the chance to act together yet. I think that we will work well together and that we will create an awesome scene.