This free download introduces three foundational physical tools: proximity, focus, and mirroringand shows how they shape relationship, status, tension, and storytelling in performance. Designed for immediate use in rehearsal, it offers simple prompts and structured exercises that translate directly to the room.
Proximity, Focus & Mirroring
A Two-Page Introduction to Physical Storytelling
This free resource offers a concise entry point into Lynn Panting’s movement-based approach to storytelling.
Designed as a practical two-pager, it introduces three core physical tools: proximity, focus, and mirroring, and demonstrates how they shape relationship, intention, and clarity in performance. These tools form part of a larger ensemble-driven practice that integrates movement, text, and human connection.
Inside, you’ll find:
A clear, accessible breakdown of three foundational tools
Quick prompts you can bring directly into rehearsal
A simple 5-minute structure for immediate application
Flexible exercises adaptable to different bodies, spaces, and processes
This is a starting point. A way into the work.
Free to download.
Supported by ArtsNL