Abstract Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) is an approach that assists the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of tension originated from stressful and traumatic experiences. This approach is included as a tool in the Method Acting curriculum of the three years Bachelor in Acting at NSKI University College in Norway. In this study, we explore drama students’ experiences with TRE and its use to promote personal welfare and professional performance. Focus group data was collected from twelve drama students and subjected to a thematic analysis. Three central themes emerged from the data material; (1) increased self-awareness of body and mind, 2) skills performance under pressure and (3) increased ability to create a character. We conclude that TRE is a useful tool in eliminating emotional tension and in sharpening the awareness of self as an individual and of one's own being, actions or thoughts, so increasing focus and energy in Method Acting.

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表演中的身体意识——TRE 作为戏剧学生个人和专业发展的支持工具的案例研究

摘要 紧张和创伤释放练习 (TRE) 是一种帮助身体释放源自压力和创伤经历的深层肌肉紧张模式的方法。这种方法作为工具包含在挪威 NSKI 大学学院三年制表演学学士学位的方法表演课程中。在这项研究中，我们探索戏剧学生使用 TRE 的经验及其在促进个人福利和专业表现方面的用途。焦点小组数据是从十二名戏剧学生那里收集的，并进行了专题分析。数据材料中出现了三个中心主题；(1) 提高身体和心灵的自我意识，2) 在压力下的技能表现和 (3) 提高创造角色的能力。