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more sensitive and open to creativity after warm-ups. There-
fore, a variety of exercises was used; their central purpose
was to develop flexibility and control of the body. Also,
the exercises relaxed the whole body in order to open the
actor's minds to a state of creativity and sensitivity. These
warm-ups were led by the director and two members of the Com-
pany, Bobby Hays and Teresa Shouse. Some of these exercises
were yoga. exercises. Examples are listed below:
1. Salutation to the Sun---This is done in the standing
position. Inhale, holding hands in air. Exhale, placing
hands on the floor. Place one foot back, then bring the
other foot back to form a body arch. Now inhale and
lower buttocks ,nd back to where the chest and neck are
elevated above the back. Curl the neck toward the back.
Then in one step, exhale, return into the first arch and
come back up, bringing the hands up too.
Purpose: To facilitate the flexibility and move-
ment of the muscles in the body.
2. Tree---This is done in the standing position. Place
the right foot on the left thigh and put h nds in front
of chest as in the manner of prayer. Extend the hands
out in front of the body, palms facing outward at this
time. Iviove the arms out to the sides. Then bring them
over the head. Clasp them together as if praying and
bring them lower in front of the face. Repeat the ex-
ercise placing the left foot on the right thigh.
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Peveto, Mildred A. An Experiment in Open Theatre, thesis, August 1972; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500450/m1/64/?q=food+rule+for+unt+students: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .