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Is it normal to have feelings after an acting workshop!?

I recently took part in a workshop which was about sex trafficking, and had to perform a scene were I abused a younger victim. The other actress was a professional and as such understanding, but thinking back I still get horrible afterthoughts about it. Is that normal?

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  • 5 years ago

    Well, what kind of feelings are they? If it's guilt or a feeling of being uncomfortable, then yes, of course that's normal. However if you have a feeling of desire, then no that is not normal. If you fantasize about it, no, it's not normal.

  • 5 years ago

    You are human and yes that is quite normal. It can be difficult to shake a role that is particularly nasty sometimes. Many professionals talk about the toll playing certain characters takes on their psyche.

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