As each segment is finished, the actors stay to hear the comments of their peers, some of which are surprisingly trenchant. Camillo, you weren't facing out Hermione, I couldn't hear you. Your accent was good at the beginning, but it dropped off at the end. Leontes, I wasn't expecting anything this awesome at the beginning. You gave me shivers.
Eager hands go up all over the room.
The spectators offer praise whenever they can and make specific, constructive suggestions, knowing their turn to be criticized will come. And when DiPrima puts on a tape of John Gielgud performing Leontes, they give him the same rigorous treatment. Remember to listen like that onstage. During breaks , we talk about the project's objectives. He's adamant that it shouldn't reflect society's debased view of children.