Disneyland & Emotions
What does Disneyland have to do with acting? Other than the wonderful people who play the characters… It’s a feeling. Something sublime that is a feeling that has no explanation, it just is a feeling and experience that moves you surprisingly effortless. Ah, to feel that when acting. Living in Australia, when we went to America with our children, I wanted to give them the best and most exciting time.
Gosh, I have been to Disneyland and Disney World so many times. When we’re with the kids, I couldn’t bear another line-waiting time for rides. Although, I did rush to get autographs for my kids from Mickey & Minnie! But I must say, to all my “I’m doing it for the kids”, when I walked through the entrance, I felt a wave of love and happiness just float through me. Unexpectedly. Maybe it was the happiness of my children, but much more. It surprisingly hit me. That’s the experience Disney wants you to have.
So... when you are acting with another person, it is so wonderful when you feel that unsuspected surprise just sneak up on you. A thrill of sorts. But more a reality in your feeling. It’s what I call “tunnel-vision”. You’re there! It doesn’t blind you or scare you; it’s more like a focus run free.
I wish for you to have my tunnel vision running free. Just let go and don’t analyze! Freedom, feeling, and honesty with insight from within rather than analysing every movement. Just let it happen.
My kids at Disneyland in Los Angeles. 1996.
