Mise-en-Scène Field Checklist
A practical, print-friendly sheet for rehearsals.
• Quick stage map (DS/US, SL/SR) for shared language
• 18 field rules with instant fixes
• Beat landmarks & three fast tests
• 5‑step rehearsal run + 1‑page checklist
Quick stage map
DS/US, SL/SR, center lines - shared terms for faster notes.
18 field rules
Short rules + quick fixes you can apply in under a minute.
Beat landmarks
Attach turning points to places - chair back, door handle, table corner.
Distances as subtext
2.0 m neutral · 1.2 m engaged · <0.6 m pressure/intimacy.
Three fast tests
Squint, mute, corner - keep only what reads from any seat.
5‑step rehearsal run
Stage → test → lock a scene with calm resets.
Who it’s for
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Directors, actors, and choreographers with minimal to mid‑level experience who want tools they can use today- especially in multilingual rooms and tight schedules.
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Career seekers and career transitioners (25–45)
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Professionals upgrading blocking & spatial storytelling
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Teams needing shared language and quick resets
Step 1
Submit email
We’ll show the link here and send a copy by email.
Step 2
Download & print
Bring the one‑page checklist into the room.
Step 3
Run the 5‑step flow
Stage → test → lock; adjust only what breaks the tests.
Continue training
This guide is part of the methodology used in NIPAI’s distance program Choreography & Blocking in Performance. Cohort size is small and admission is selective.
Places are limited; selection is competitive.