IDC Choreography for Stage & Screen 2

Question 1

When choreographing an intimacy sequence for film versus live theater, which key difference must an intimacy coordinator account for?

Accepted Answer

Film allows multiple takes and close camera angles requiring precise body placement

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Theater requires shorter rehearsal periods than film

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Film scenes are always performed before a live audience

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Theater productions never require intimacy choreography

Question 2

A performer discloses a trauma history related to a specific type of touch during a pre-production intimacy meeting. The appropriate next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the disclosure, adjust choreography to avoid that touch, and flag it to the director

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Inform the full cast and crew so everyone is aware

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Proceed with original choreography but monitor the performer during rehearsal

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Refer the performer to therapy before allowing them to continue

Question 3

Which term describes the technique of using pillows, rolled towels, or costume padding to create physical separation between performers during simulated intimacy?

Accepted Answer

Barrier work

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Neutral positioning

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Stunt doubling

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Body mapping

Question 4

An intimacy coordinator is working on a stage production with rotating cast members. The best practice for continuity is to:

Accepted Answer

Create detailed written and video choreography documentation that all cast members can reference

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Have each new cast member improvise their version of the scene

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Ask original performers to coach all replacements informally

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Rely on the director's memory of the original blocking

Question 5

The 'container' metaphor in intimacy direction refers to:

Accepted Answer

The agreed-upon boundaries and structures that make performers feel safe enough to do vulnerable work

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The physical space marked on stage for intimate scenes

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The script pages covering intimate content

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The legal contract performers sign before intimate scenes

Question 6

When an actor says 'I'm fine' during intimacy rehearsal but shows nonverbal signs of discomfort, an intimacy coordinator should:

Accepted Answer

Pause the rehearsal, privately check in with the performer, and adjust if needed

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Accept the verbal assurance and continue

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Alert the director that the performer may not be fit for the role

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Immediately replace the performer with an understudy

Question 7

In choreographing a screen kiss for a performer who has requested no lip contact, which technique is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Angle the performers so the camera cannot see the gap, using chin-to-chin contact instead

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Use a body double for all close-up shots without informing the performer

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Tell the director the scene cannot be filmed

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Ask the performer to reconsider their boundary for continuity