Any tips on playing Jane from Brigadoon?

Question

Note: JANE, not JEAN. Tommy Albright's fiance.

I was thinking of having her be kind of a stuck up b*tch, but any tips on how to portray that in body language? Also, tips on how a 'rich, sophisticated' woman would carry herself or speech patterns would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

I played Jane when I was in high school--she's a really fun character. If you want to play her as an unpleasant person, experiment with how she interacts with the bar--is she afraid to touch the stools or the counter, does she wipe her glass with a napkin before taking a drink, does she notice Frank the bartender or ignore him?
One thing that's important to remember when playing a character older than you is that a "rich sophisticated woman" is going to have good posture. If your theater director knows Laban, ask for a demonstration of "suspended energy." Otherwise try this: take in a deep breath the way you would if you were expecting a big surprise, or imagine that there are strings pulling your collarbones upwards.
I hope this helps. Have fun with it!

Answer 2

Watch some movies and tv and watch people at the mall in the expensive stores. Learn how the stand and walk and gesture.