[B5JMS] ATTN JMS: Ad-libbing, etc.?

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From: Matt Ion <soundy at artschool.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 07:12:45 GMT
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Just watched "Rumors, Bargains and Lies" last night.  I know you've
stated recently that you keep tight control with actors sticking to the
script, but that bit where Ivanova checks Sheridan's coffee cup was
almost TOO good to have been scripted (especially knowing Claudia's
warped sense of humor).

In a similar vein, do all actors in a scene always know what's coming
up?  Ivanova's reaction when Sheridan pounded the table earlier in that
scene was also almost too real to have been scripted: I'd swear she
wasn't ready for it :)


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Matt Ion, Technical Services
Center for Digital Imaging and Sound
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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are mine and do not necessarily
            reflect those of CDIS, or anyone else of sound mind.


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From: jmsatb5 at aol.com (Jms at B5)
Date: 21 Jun 2001 05:09:14 GMT
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>I know you've
>stated recently that you keep tight control with actors sticking to the
>script, but that bit where Ivanova checks Sheridan's coffee cup was
>almost TOO good to have been scripted (especially knowing Claudia's
>warped sense of humor).

It was scripted.

>In a similar vein, do all actors in a scene always know what's coming
>up?  Ivanova's reaction when Sheridan pounded the table earlier in that
>scene was also almost too real to have been scripted: I'd swear she
>wasn't ready for it :)

It was scripted.


 jms

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