Just a little nugget

Read a great line from Bill Arnett today, that he got from Del Close:

"The note is that you should always be talking to your scene partner and never to the audience. When people break the moment and go for a joke they are talking to the audience. That’s it. Every line you speak is meant for your scene partners ears alone. In Harold openings, games and non-verbal organic physical explorations every action is in response to and solely intended for your partner. That is the only person you will ever talk too."

Sounds simple, but I bet this definitely goes a long way in building trust and confidence with your scene partner. I know that I would want some one's full attention, not a scene stealer in my scenes.