Our theater group is putting on a physical comedy show and we have cast members whose cultural backgrounds have very different relationships to public embarrassment and body humor, and we can't figure out how to direct scenes that work for everyone. Some people are holding back and others feel like they're carrying the whole show.
More people experience this than they realize.
Varying cultural relationships to embodied vulnerability are creating uneven participation in collaborative performance.
“Where Are You with Physical comedy across cultures?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.