… My grandfather told me when I was a little girl “If you say a word often enough, it becomes you.” ~Smith

She does not limit herself to one system or method and is not pigeon- holed as a performer. She uses aspects of Brechtian theatre (epic theatre) in her technique and theatrical performances. She uses aspects of realism or Method acting in her technique.

Actor, writer, and teacher of documentary theatre Actor, writer, and teacher of political theatre

classically trained in theatre and acting “ psychological realism” = method acting fascinated by language and communication big fan of Shakespeare

Outside-in vs. Inside-out Outside-in: the artist finds the “truth” of the character and creates a fully realized character through text analysis, psychological exploration, etc. to develop motivations for doing and being to create behavior and action … Inside-out: the artist finds the “truth” of the character and creates a fully realized character through finding the voice, language, and physical gestures of the character which then influence behavior and motivation …

Her way of working is less like that of a conventional Euro-American actor and more like that of African, Native American, and Asian ritualists. ~Schechner To incorporate means to be possessed by, to open oneself up thoroughly and deeply to another being. ~Schechner

1. Go to the C-Span Video. 2. Choose a representative or senator to incorporate. 3. Rehearse your performance for presentation.