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Scott's classes and workshops are called PHYSICAL ACTIONING. This technique builds on the vocabulary of simple action verbs to generate an entire set of practical tools from first read to performance that harnesses modern knowledge about the integration of the mind and the rest of the body. Constructed as a series of experiments and exercises, it leads actors through a rigorous examination of their own habits, and links those tools to a careful look at creating character and their application with collaborators in rehearsal and performance. Physical Actioning creates a modern toolkit for the actor’s work that keeps the exploration embodied at every step and empowers them with specific techniques to apply on stage and in front of the camera.

His book, Exercises for Embodied Actors: Tools for Physical Actioning is a comprehensive workbook for actors and teachers alike including over 50 innovative exercises. It leads actors through a step-by step examination of their own habits, links those discoveries to creating characters, preparing auditions, and offers dozens of exercises to explore in classrooms and with ensembles.

Contents include:
Part 1. Foundations for Physical Actioning 
1. Curiosity & Attention 2. Action 3. Translating Physical Language 
Part 2. Seeing Yourself 
4. The Action Journal 5. Creating Palettes 6. Diagraming Identities 7. The Pasta Maker 
Part 3. Building an Embodied Role 
8. Mapping Their World 9. Making Text Physical 10. Building Bridges to You 11. Special Circumstances 
Part 4. Experiments for the Classroom and Ensembles 
12. With a Partner 13. With Three or More 14. Skills Gymnasium 
Part 5. Program Notes 
15. Would Stanislavsky Disapprove? 16. Will My Brain Get in My Way?

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