I'm in a high school play, and I'm not good at kissing or "caressin

Question:The play is Footloose, and I play Chuck (the abusive boyfriend of the main character, Ariel). During a couple of scenes, I have to be able to make out with the girl and "caress" her, as my friends are calling it. I'm not a total priss or anything, it's just that I'm not good with my hands when I'm getting close to someone.

Also, any advice on passionately kissing would be greatly appreciated. (And just so you know, we don't have to hold back on the caressing, even though it's just a play)

And oh yeah, the girl I'm kissing is really cool and funny, so I kinda wanna impress her, or at least not look like a total ***.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The play is Footloose, and I play Chuck (the abusive boyfriend of the main character, Ariel). During a couple of scenes, I have to be able to make out with the girl and "caress" her, as my friends are calling it. I'm not a total priss or anything, it's just that I'm not good with my hands when I'm getting close to someone.

Also, any advice on passionately kissing would be greatly appreciated. (And just so you know, we don't have to hold back on the caressing, even though it's just a play)

And oh yeah, the girl I'm kissing is really cool and funny, so I kinda wanna impress her, or at least not look like a total ***.

Mainly be yourself...or not necessarily you, but Chuck....What I'm trying to say is to think of what you would do in that situation, then put Chuck's character into it and your character will develop nicely.......

On the kissing side, put your lips around her bottom lip and her lips around your top lips, or vice versa and move your lips back and forth. This locks your lips together, and maybe slide some tounge if you want more than a simple stage kiss.

For caressing her, put your arms around her, and just go with the flow. Since you have an interest for her it won't be as hard. But you can also pull her head in closer to you and grab her hair softly. You can slide your hand up and down her arms, like your trying to keep her warm and make sure you touch her face, particularly stroking her cheek and chin.

I really hope this helps. Just be real with it and it should go over nicely.

well, i'm not sure if i'd be of much help. but, first, have girls actually said that you're a bad kisser? But with the "caressing" part, just pretend that she's been hurt and all that you have your heart set on is making her feel better. Hug her, hold her head, gently slide your hand to the low of her back, not too close to her butt tho. that's not a good idea. in other words, get really into the part. Or make-up a situation that would help you get into character.

There are a lot of techniques to show physical intimacy onstage, and it would be better if you got a book. The main issue is the distance of the audience. If the director is willing to help you choreograph it, great. If not, you and the actress should try to choreograph it and have someone watch to give an audience perspective. It should be choreographed though. Don't leave it to improvisation. When you're working that close, each of you needs to know what's going to happen next.

Some caressing can be done upstage, so you don't have to do it completely, just convincingly. A lot of how it's read will depend on her reactions. Kisses are just pressing lips, no tongue, and slow movement of head and jaw. You will perhaps feel more comfortable if you think of it as a game. The more convincing you are, the more you'll get into it.

Good luck

You and "Ariel" have to be comfortable with what you do. If you want to hold back personally, while appearing to be an octopus on stage, it will need the 2 of you to work together to get the impression right.

with the kissing, you may want to try looking the part of the kiss while you come together and then turn the shoulder to hidethe lips.
Again, work together and you may suprise others at how abusive you appear without over commiting yourself (eg. Mouth wide open and tongue even poking out before you turn away from the audience)