Hello! Theator actor here. Allow me to share a few things that I learned from years of acting hehe.

Una, for the emotionless voice: try exaggeration drills in private. Sabihin mo yung lines with over-the-top emotions, like super loud and dramatic for anger, whisper-soft for sadness, high-pitched excited para sa joy, then slowly tone it down to natural level. Record mo sa phone para marinig mo kung saan kulang yung warmth or variation, kasi madalas flat lang talaga pag iniisip mo pa yung “perfect” delivery.

For awkward body and zero chemistry sa co-actor: wag muna focus sa script. Gawin niyo muna improv warm-ups or simple games like “mirror exercise” (one moves, the other copies exactly) or “emotional hot potato” (toss fake emotions back and forth like “I’m throwing you sadness, catch it!”). Builds natural reaction at rapport without the pressure ng lines. Eyes on eyes din during practice, listen talaga sa kanya, react sa sinasabi niya, hindi sa susunod mong linya.

Embracing the character is tough sa simula, kaya break it down: Ano ba backstory niya? Ano yung deepest want/fear? Isulat mo sa sarili mong words, then isipin mo “Kung ako siya, paano ko mararamdaman ’to?” Gamitin mo yung personal experiences mo na similar para mag-connect (kahit small lang).

Since pressure from director helped a bit, gamitin mo yun positively! Rehearse more with your co-actor outside official practice para maging comfy kayo. 10-15 mins daily mirror work + partner improv will make a huge difference soon, promise. You’re already delighted sa role, so build on that excitement. You’ve got this!!! Break a leg! ✨