Thursday 19 May 2016

Contents Page

Contents of this Blog 

Over the course of two terms, I acquired many skills over the process of devising our own interpretation and following the scripted play a Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare. These skills helped me develop and shape my role and helped further my understanding of performing, being a good actor, relationships with others and theatre in general.  Here are the contents of the blog:

Contents
Interrogating a Text 
- imposing a concept on a text, first impression of the text, summary, themes of the play, testing concepts, final concept and opportunities and restrictions
Character Session Notes 
-including Sanford Meisner research into the Meisner Technique


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Thursday 12 May 2016

What did I learn from Mr Woodley's rehearsal?

What did I learn from Mr Woodley's rehearsal and what do I need to focus on today? 

  • Energy needs to be passed on from scene to scene to ensure flow and to make the performance engaging for an audience.
  • Lines should be said very loudly especially at the beginning and end of scenes so people can hear cues and come on with intention, knowing the given circumstances.
  • Have clarity and expression, this means our characters true thoughts and feelings get given to the audience.
What do I need to focus on today?
  • Our class needs to take more ownership of the play by knowing exactly what's going on and having a better understanding of it.
  • We need to be more focused - less destructive, more constructive. We should begin to decide on props for the show and materials we need to bring in to bring the world of the set to life a bit more.
Here are some of the props/materials we need:
  • Ribbon/bunting
  • LGBT posters
  • Notices for pub board (door) - job applications, theatre/concert posters, business cards
  • Pub sign?
  • Drink bottles
  • Flowers
  • Pictures (Hippolyta and Theseus)
  • Balloons 
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