The very first step in combining test with contact improvisation is to introduce the group of training actor’s to conversation during contact improvisation. All of the participants in this exercise must ensure that the conversation is disengaged (it just flows from their mouths, and it rides on the action). The speech does not essentially have to take place straight away; it is up to the individual training actor and their own gut feeling in their body when they feel the words should come out and are appropriate to the current situation.
Here is an example of one of the pieces I have watched whilst researching, this performance is by theatre company DV8:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vNVPumETpuA
I think this piece works really well as a performance. Often an actors words can be lost whilst moving. However, throughout the whole piece the actress was articulate, clear and projected and her movements were fluid and aqueous.
I have gained an understanding of how I can combine text with movement in an effective way without focussing on one more than the other. Additionally,
Discuss the value of actors studying contact improvisation and justify all your comments.
I believe that actors studying contact improvisation is essential in the growth of an actor in various ways. It first of all is able to create a physical and emotional connection between you and the person you are working with, you must be on the same wave length for something such as a contact improvisation to work hence this exercise allowing you to familiarise yourselves with each other and come to grips with each other. It also helps you develop your focus as an actor as during contact improvisation whilst improvising you must also focus mainly on maintaining contact with your partner. This focus being applied gets you used to paying attention to more than one thing at a time, making you more versatile and professional as an actor.
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