So it turns out I can cry on stage. I’m doing a show that has a rather emotional scene, and my character breaks down.
I honestly didn’t know what was going to happen with that scene. I expected some body movements to show that I was sobbing, but I was able to bring forth actual tears (and actual mucus—good thing I have no lines left to say at that point). It’s kind of a weird feeling. Also, vulnerable as hell, but that’s the artist way.
Rehearsal was killing me because the director had us do that scene three more times. Each time she said she wanted to see it again, I was silently cursing her.
And even when I’m not rehearsing, I find myself getting weepy for no reason. Fucking theatre, man.