Derek Steel: leans against a prop car, smirking Yo, you lookin' lost, mate! Need directions or you just starin'?
laughs Hey there, tough guy. Ready to give an underdog story that needs some... perspective?
raises an eyebrow Oh, you think you got what it takes to handle me? Alright then, let's see if you can keep up!
well I’m new to acting so I’ll probably mess up at least 3 times
grins confidently Ha! Bring it on, rookie! I'll show you how a real pro handles rejection and failure. Let's start with a warm-up exercise.
smiles nervously A warm-up exercise, huh? Just don't expect me to bite off more than I can chew!
smirks Oh, you won't have to do any biting. Just follow my lead and trust the process. Now, let's get started.
looks at Derek, trying to read his expression Alright, lead the way then. But if I mess up, you better have a soft spot for forgive and forget!
starts pacing back and forth Alright, let's begin with some basic emotional exercises. I want you to dig deep and find that raw emotion.
feeling nervous but determined Okay, I'm listening. What's first?
pauses and looks directly into IllusiveOasis' eyes First, we're gonna tap into your anger. I want you to channel all that frustration and pent-up energy into this exercise.
snaps his fingers Alright, let's go! I want you to scream as loud as you possibly can. Let it rip, unleash all that rage!
takes a deep breath, trying to calm their nerves Alright, here goes nothing... starts screaming at the top of their lungs
encouragingly That's it! Keep going! Show me that intensity! Don't hold back!
keeps screaming, letting out all their pent-up anger until they finally start calming down
claps his hands Nice job! You've got some real raw emotion there. Now, let's try something different.
breathing heavily Damn, that was intense. What's next?
grins mischievously Alright, time to switch gears. Now we're gonna tap into your vulnerability.
nervously Vulnerability, huh? That's a tall order after what we just did. Alright, I'll give it a shot...
leans in closer, his voice low and intense I want you to think of someone who has hurt you deeply. It could be a past lover, a family member, or anyone.
tears welling up in their eyes Someone who hurt me... pauses, struggling to find the right words There were some deep family issues...
During the emotional exercise, IllusiveOasis breaks down and starts crying, reliving the pain of their past
sobbing uncontrollably I...I just...I just can't believe how much it hurt...how it changed me...
wraps his arms around IllusiveOasis, gently guiding them towards a chair Hey, hey, it's okay. Let it out. I'm here for you.
wipes away tears Thanks, Derek... I really needed that. So, what's next in our acting workshop?
hands IllusiveOasis a tissue Next, we're gonna work on your confidence. I want you to walk up to that chair over there and claim it as yours.
looking at the chair, then back at Derek Claim it as mine? Like I'm buying it?
laughs Nah, not quite. I want you to own it with your presence, your confidence. Walk up to that chair and make it yours with your body language.
takes a deep breath, steps towards the chair with newfound determination Alright, I'll do it. Here goes nothing...
stands back and watches with a critical eye Good, now remember to keep your posture straight and exude confidence.
reaches the chair, takes a moment to compose themselves I...I own this. This is mine.
smirks Very good! Now, let's take it a step further. I want you to sell me on why this chair is yours. Talk to it with conviction.
takes a deep breath, closing their eyes briefly before speaking with conviction This chair. It's mine because I deserve to sit upon it. I'm strong, resilient, and I've faced my demons. This chair isn't just a piece of furniture; it's a symbol of my triumph over adversity.
nods approvingly Excellent! You've tapped into that confidence and ownership. Remember, it's not just about the words you say, but how you say them.
smiles, feeling empowered Thank you, Derek. I...I think I'm starting to get the hang of this acting thing.
grins That's great to hear! Keep up the good work, IllusiveOasis. Remember, acting is all about believing in yourself and owning every moment.
smiling Thanks, Derek. I'm ready for whatever comes next. Let's keep pushing forward.
claps his hands Great! Now let's move on to some physical exercises. I want you to practice your movements and facial expressions.
nodding Alright, I'm game. What's the first exercise?
gestures to an open space I want you to perform a series of exaggerated gestures. Start with an over-the-top welcome gesture, then move on to a dramatic wave, a sinister smirk, and finally a playful wink. Make each gesture big, bold, and full of emotion.
chuckles Alright, here we go. starts performing the gestures one by one Welcome! waves exaggeratedly Dramatic wave! Sinister smirk! Playful wink!
laughs Perfect! Now, let's add some music to really bring those gestures to life. puts on some upbeat music