Maria vargas- Zafra, Katie
Magda- Shenniel
Marie- therese- Wildat, Saffron
Theresa- Amelia
Mary- Me
Lapin- Esme, Max
Conrad- Natasha, Poppy
Fabian- Isaac, Kailash
Violent- Mia
Obseno- Ruby
Feste- Charlie
Andreas- Kaleem
Madame- Lili, Laila
Flavia- Jess, Megan
Monday, 10 April 2017
Sunday, 9 April 2017
evaluation
how have you explored, developed and shaped performance material with focus insight and imagination?
Initially as a group we went through scene and casting ideas we made suggestions and gave ideas to shape the material such as staging, location, genre and takes on the text. we also put forward directorial ideas when Mr Rennison wasn't available to teach us and we took direction into our own hands. We also had physical workshops where we gave suggestions and made ideas to help with the overall material. The performance was all ensemble which requires individual responsibility to make the ensemble work and be cooperative whilst all having individual responses and opinions to bring the work to life. Another way i showed focus was in creating goals to achieve as it created an aim forcing me to put my energy into achieving the aim. I also feel as though i took a leadership role when people were unsure of the next movement or scene to know what is happening and push the performance in that direction, a simple way of doing this was being energised and focused ready to do what i need to do so anyone uncertain could copy, even when i was not the most needed i made sure to give positive energy into the space because i feel as an actor this is one of the most important things to make other people feel able to give themselves to the work.
How have you used research findings effectively in the performance?
In the initial stages of the performance we each researched different groups to share the information with the class and develop a greater understanding with the world of Illyria (the information is all on a separate post). My group looked at female war journalists which gave a good understanding of Maria's character but the research i found most helpful was from the dictator group as i learnt how dictators gain support and what the people in the dictatorship experience, to a person not looking into the world it may seam strange why they support such murderous people but i discovered from this that the people are put through so much propaganda and don't get true information, all they know is how great the dictator is making them infatuated by them and able to give the dictator their total support which is something i think i presented through Mary in her interactions with Madame. In sharing the information we all learnt how important vulnerability is to all the characters and how none of them truly have power in a dictatorship. I also performed background research into my character and maids by doing character development sheets to discover how Mary thinks and feels because initially i didn't understand why she kept saying 'holy mother' but after research you find that in their situation many people rely on religion for strength to get them through and give them hope so whenever she heard something negative Mary would respond 'holy mother' because she is looking out for support and help from a higher cause since all help and support is gone from around her.
how have you carried out preparatory work with effective application of rehearsal skills?
how have you demonstrated a high level of commitment and input to the process?
I carried out preparatory work by doing character development, learning lines, finding objectives/ reactions. These gave me the basic skills to enter a rehearsal room ready to put my character forward and give myself to the work. Other work i have done is research as mentioned previously, using time effectively such as not sitting around, if i had a spare moment i would be preparing for the next section, making notes or going over lines. I also presented my voice more throughout this show than any others we have done by giving more opinions and suggestions and having focus/ commitment to the material being prepared for every rehearsal or scene. I feel i have shown commitment to Illyria throughout the rehearsal process by attending extra rehearsals taking time out of my schedule to create material when Mr Rennison left the class to direct. I also attended every rehearsal on time ready and prepared to work and make detailed notes.
discuss how you have taken part in the performance demonstrating effective use of performance skills?
I used simple performance skills such as effective body language, vocal work, spacial awareness. I also was clear on ques to help keep a cohesive moving ensemble. As the performance was ensemble i had to be capable of adapting quickly and having a change in character or emotion within a short space of time, i also had to have good and aware transitions which i feel i achieved well due to an understanding of my ques. Other skills i used was playing to objectives and maintiaining my objectives. Overall my superobjective was to serve which required a more submissive posture and quick pase to get jobs done fast but my other objectives were to clean, to listen, to admire, to attend to/ help. Not only did we have to play to objectives but our characters had to have opinions and responses to what was happening which i believe i acheieved well.
how have you made a significant contribution to the success of the piece?
overall one of the ways i think i contributed to the piece was caring about what happened and the outcome of the show. Caring about Illria made me strive for more than an average show and push myself to take on roles and do things i wouldn't have been able to do if i wasn't bothered about the show or how it turned out. Caring allowed my to actively contribute in rehearsals and keep a focus on every piece of work i put out or was asked to do. I also contibuted in my research and by giving suggestions for the piece and also being an avaliable person throught rehearsals.
Initially as a group we went through scene and casting ideas we made suggestions and gave ideas to shape the material such as staging, location, genre and takes on the text. we also put forward directorial ideas when Mr Rennison wasn't available to teach us and we took direction into our own hands. We also had physical workshops where we gave suggestions and made ideas to help with the overall material. The performance was all ensemble which requires individual responsibility to make the ensemble work and be cooperative whilst all having individual responses and opinions to bring the work to life. Another way i showed focus was in creating goals to achieve as it created an aim forcing me to put my energy into achieving the aim. I also feel as though i took a leadership role when people were unsure of the next movement or scene to know what is happening and push the performance in that direction, a simple way of doing this was being energised and focused ready to do what i need to do so anyone uncertain could copy, even when i was not the most needed i made sure to give positive energy into the space because i feel as an actor this is one of the most important things to make other people feel able to give themselves to the work.
How have you used research findings effectively in the performance?
In the initial stages of the performance we each researched different groups to share the information with the class and develop a greater understanding with the world of Illyria (the information is all on a separate post). My group looked at female war journalists which gave a good understanding of Maria's character but the research i found most helpful was from the dictator group as i learnt how dictators gain support and what the people in the dictatorship experience, to a person not looking into the world it may seam strange why they support such murderous people but i discovered from this that the people are put through so much propaganda and don't get true information, all they know is how great the dictator is making them infatuated by them and able to give the dictator their total support which is something i think i presented through Mary in her interactions with Madame. In sharing the information we all learnt how important vulnerability is to all the characters and how none of them truly have power in a dictatorship. I also performed background research into my character and maids by doing character development sheets to discover how Mary thinks and feels because initially i didn't understand why she kept saying 'holy mother' but after research you find that in their situation many people rely on religion for strength to get them through and give them hope so whenever she heard something negative Mary would respond 'holy mother' because she is looking out for support and help from a higher cause since all help and support is gone from around her.
how have you carried out preparatory work with effective application of rehearsal skills?
how have you demonstrated a high level of commitment and input to the process?
I carried out preparatory work by doing character development, learning lines, finding objectives/ reactions. These gave me the basic skills to enter a rehearsal room ready to put my character forward and give myself to the work. Other work i have done is research as mentioned previously, using time effectively such as not sitting around, if i had a spare moment i would be preparing for the next section, making notes or going over lines. I also presented my voice more throughout this show than any others we have done by giving more opinions and suggestions and having focus/ commitment to the material being prepared for every rehearsal or scene. I feel i have shown commitment to Illyria throughout the rehearsal process by attending extra rehearsals taking time out of my schedule to create material when Mr Rennison left the class to direct. I also attended every rehearsal on time ready and prepared to work and make detailed notes.
discuss how you have taken part in the performance demonstrating effective use of performance skills?
I used simple performance skills such as effective body language, vocal work, spacial awareness. I also was clear on ques to help keep a cohesive moving ensemble. As the performance was ensemble i had to be capable of adapting quickly and having a change in character or emotion within a short space of time, i also had to have good and aware transitions which i feel i achieved well due to an understanding of my ques. Other skills i used was playing to objectives and maintiaining my objectives. Overall my superobjective was to serve which required a more submissive posture and quick pase to get jobs done fast but my other objectives were to clean, to listen, to admire, to attend to/ help. Not only did we have to play to objectives but our characters had to have opinions and responses to what was happening which i believe i acheieved well.
how have you made a significant contribution to the success of the piece?
overall one of the ways i think i contributed to the piece was caring about what happened and the outcome of the show. Caring about Illria made me strive for more than an average show and push myself to take on roles and do things i wouldn't have been able to do if i wasn't bothered about the show or how it turned out. Caring allowed my to actively contribute in rehearsals and keep a focus on every piece of work i put out or was asked to do. I also contibuted in my research and by giving suggestions for the piece and also being an avaliable person throught rehearsals.
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