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Thread #43970   Message #644773
Posted By: katlaughing
07-Feb-02 - 04:45 PM
Thread Name: BS: Performance idiosyncracy & superstition
Subject: Performance idiosyncracy & superstition
Heard a discussion, the other day, about an actor who has to have things a certain way before he can perform on camera: first 3 buttons on any shirt have to be unbuttoned; plastic forks and spoons, which he brings with him to the set, with which to eat; and a few others.

I was wondering what little things, do we all do, when performing music, storytelling, etc.? It could be having a lucky penny, certain socks on, or setting up instruments in a certain order, a mantra one speaks aloud or thinks over and over, etc.

Anyway, if you feel like sharing, I think it could be interesting. Thanks!

kat