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Never tell Directors how to direct scenes 

We ask for their vision and how they want to see it realised

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Never ask actors to talk about or use their own sexuality or sexual practices in scenes

We support actors to create a clear practice of en-rolling and de-rolling for the character's story  & scene (professional) and person (personal). We always talk from the context of the character and story we are trying to tell.

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Never touch or tell actors or artists how to act

We hold the rehearsal space, consult, provide suggestions for choreography if requested, and relay if their choreography is working for authenticity for the audience.

 

Never use role power or shame to cajole artists to go beyond their limits or demand explanations for consent withdrawal

Artists can withdraw consent at any time and we find workarounds to get the Director's vision realised. We're human and that's why we check in every rehearsal

 

Never ask actors to tongue kiss, touch genitals  or use actual violence or sexual intimacy

We discuss and agree on placeholders to be used for kissing scenes and scenes of simulated sex during rehearsal periods. Wherever possible we consult on a closed rehearsal for these scenes.

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Never leave actors to negotiate or report back intimacy concerns across departments 

We take the awkward out of communicating with props, makeup, and wardrobe for intimate apparel or prosthetics. We also provide progress reports and agreed choreography signed off by the director to stage managers and second ADs. We can, if requested, liaise with any third party to assist with contractual or union compliance issues and present options to producers/directors/decision makers.