Script One
Script Two
Script Three
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Viola - Twelfth Night - Scripts
Script one contains all the beats and lots of ideas for objectives, in script two I removed the stressed and unstressed syllables so I could read the text better and script three is very plain with only the objectives, marks of thought change and given circumstances. I have found it difficult to learn my Shakespeare but I am slowly getting their by using the tip to read and learn a line then learn the next line but repeat the line before alongside it.
Script One
Script Two
Script Three
Script One
Script Two
Script Three
Working with Classical Text
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We then took our own scripts and started looking at them, putting in syllables and objectives and thinking about what our given circumstances where (being given a ring, working out that Olivia loves her). In addition we noticed that the scene notes where in the text, so that the lines tell the audience what the scene is like so the answers are in the words that are spoken, this is why there are very few stage directions only entrance and exits, but there is plenty of punctuation and description.
Settings
1) Original - Cliff top, work for duke (as the story is written)
2)WW1 - (Inspired by Mulan) Good Jobs, have to be a man to fight, Olivia nurse/Matron, Duke - sergeant, dress up as man to fight.
3) Future - men dictator, women seen as little, viola becomes man, falls in love with dictator.
4) Kitty's Idea - '1950's' - women bad jobs, England, fall in love with boss.
I think I am going to choose the war version because I can relate to it more and it is my favourite Idea out of the four.
Notes from the lesson:
Learn that it's okay to get it wrong so you can learn from the mistakes
When the line comes you live through the objective through body and voice connected
Justification for Classical monologue
I decided to choose Viola from Twelfth Night because after reading the other monologues I liked this one best. I like the way she is very confused but also impressed that she can be seen as attractive to someone. I believe using this monologue I can show different emotions and it will contrast with my contemporary monologue. Furthermore this was one of the plays that I wasn't very familiar with so I really enjoyed reading the whole play and also watching a film adaptation of the play. After seeing these I knew this was the play for me because I think I will do well playing a character at a lower status and who is panicking about what to do because this character fits into my cast ability range.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Today's lesson 29-9-14
In this lesson we continued the rehearsal process of our contemporary scenes but we began to tone down the objectives to bring them down from the heigh state to a more natural state that would fit our characters given circumstances. This meant that we had already explored the different ways of playing the objective so we just had to find a way to portray these objectives in our monologue. I did find it difficult because I felt that I was losing energy however I did feel as though I was portraying the objectives making my scene more believable. I have focused a lot on the beginning of my script so I need to make sure I go into detail with Eleanor help in the latter which we will do when we go to our Thursday and Friday rehearsal. When watching others being directed I noted some tips that I also need to use in my piece:
- Lines Arrive in breath, I should take an in breath when my though changes because it shows I have an inspiration to change my idea.
- I need to mark who I am speaking about at the beginning of the line to make it clear for the audience (I, you, your, he, she).
- I need to think and know my objectives rather than thinking about the lines so that the lines come naturally.
- I should play the objective before speaking and saying my line so you can see the reason behind why the line is being said.
- I need to remember to learn my lines cold otherwise it will mean I am stuck in a certain rhythm so if I try to change up the scene and explore the objective I will be more likely to forget my line.
- Only do an accent if you do the accent well.
I am going to apply these notes to both my contemporary and classical monologue so that I can get the best performance possible.
- Lines Arrive in breath, I should take an in breath when my though changes because it shows I have an inspiration to change my idea.
- I need to mark who I am speaking about at the beginning of the line to make it clear for the audience (I, you, your, he, she).
- I need to think and know my objectives rather than thinking about the lines so that the lines come naturally.
- I should play the objective before speaking and saying my line so you can see the reason behind why the line is being said.
- I need to remember to learn my lines cold otherwise it will mean I am stuck in a certain rhythm so if I try to change up the scene and explore the objective I will be more likely to forget my line.
- Only do an accent if you do the accent well.
I am going to apply these notes to both my contemporary and classical monologue so that I can get the best performance possible.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Objectives and Directing
In our last lesson we got into pairs and begun working on our monologues. Sir also directed Charlie's and Sams in front of the class and from that we could see the real development and from them originally pretending to them finally letting their instincts control the piece. Some of the tips sir gave me were see what you are saying. This helps us feel something towards the place we are talking about and changes our mood and the way we say it. I also need to work on using my voice and body together because sometimes my body was doing one thing and my voice wasn't working with it, however by the end of the lesson my instincts began to take over and my voice and body worked as one. I also need to not worry about getting in right and I shouldn't restrict my self with one body part to present the objective we should play with objective with different parts of the body and with different energy levels so we can find the one that fits the piece the best.
When we partnered up I chose to go with Eleanor because I knew she would direct me well and would give me constructive criticism. We began by splitting the text into thoughts and then writing the objective for each thought change. This gave my characters lines a purpose and meant that I understood what the character was feeling in each section.
To allow our instincts to take over we played with the objective saying for example 'To Admit' using different parts of the body and different placements of the voice. By doing this we were exploring the extremes so that when we had to do it for our real monologue it would be easy to still give enough energy but to dial it down. I really enjoyed this exercise as it allowed me to see if my objectives were correct or should be changed for example I changed 'to hide' because when experimenting with it when I added the line after my instincts had kicked in it wasn't working so I tried 'to protect' and that worked a lot better. By doing this exercise I was able to build up to my line and I think Eleanor really helped me by telling me when I was pretending and pushing me even though it was tiring so I could achieve the best I could.
I also found directing Eleanor extremely useful because I was able to take her mistakes and improve them for example when saying her line she stopped playing her objective. I saw this occur and it made the monologue feel disconnected so I helped her with it and also made sure I wasn't doing it in my piece. Also seeing her perform inspired my choice of objectives and it allowed me to witness the difference between pretending and using instinct. Experimenting and playing with the objectives allowed the line to come naturally and meant that I was living through the objectives. I only felt the lines necessary when I was playing the objective right and when the lines were incorporated they flowed with the objective. This made the piece a lot more natural and I now know I have chosen the correct objectives.
Stages
Step one - Mark out thought changes
Step Two - Add objectives for each thought change
Step Three - Play the objective to the extremes, let your instincts take over, use different parts of the body and let the voice and body work as one
Stage Four - Allow the line to come Naturally and continue playing the objective when it is said
Stage Five - Make the objective the right level so that it fits the performance
When we partnered up I chose to go with Eleanor because I knew she would direct me well and would give me constructive criticism. We began by splitting the text into thoughts and then writing the objective for each thought change. This gave my characters lines a purpose and meant that I understood what the character was feeling in each section.
To allow our instincts to take over we played with the objective saying for example 'To Admit' using different parts of the body and different placements of the voice. By doing this we were exploring the extremes so that when we had to do it for our real monologue it would be easy to still give enough energy but to dial it down. I really enjoyed this exercise as it allowed me to see if my objectives were correct or should be changed for example I changed 'to hide' because when experimenting with it when I added the line after my instincts had kicked in it wasn't working so I tried 'to protect' and that worked a lot better. By doing this exercise I was able to build up to my line and I think Eleanor really helped me by telling me when I was pretending and pushing me even though it was tiring so I could achieve the best I could.
I also found directing Eleanor extremely useful because I was able to take her mistakes and improve them for example when saying her line she stopped playing her objective. I saw this occur and it made the monologue feel disconnected so I helped her with it and also made sure I wasn't doing it in my piece. Also seeing her perform inspired my choice of objectives and it allowed me to witness the difference between pretending and using instinct. Experimenting and playing with the objectives allowed the line to come naturally and meant that I was living through the objectives. I only felt the lines necessary when I was playing the objective right and when the lines were incorporated they flowed with the objective. This made the piece a lot more natural and I now know I have chosen the correct objectives.
Stages
Step one - Mark out thought changes
Step Two - Add objectives for each thought change
Step Three - Play the objective to the extremes, let your instincts take over, use different parts of the body and let the voice and body work as one
Stage Four - Allow the line to come Naturally and continue playing the objective when it is said
Stage Five - Make the objective the right level so that it fits the performance
Kelly - Scripts
Creating three different copies of the script was extremely helpful because it allowed me to alter my objectives and thought changes. On script one I had lots of different ideas and thoughts which I later condensed into script 2. I ended up changing some of objectives at the end because when I was practising the objectives didn't feel natural so script 3 just shows my final decision of objectives.
Script 1
Script 1
Script 2
Script 3
Approaching your Script – Viola (Twelfth Night – Shakespeare)
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Fact and OpinionFact:
- She is a woman pretending to be a man
- She thinks her brother is dead
- She is a twin
- She is in love with the duke
- She is confused when her brother returns
- She is happy when the duke marries her
- She survived a shipwreck
- She worked for the duke as a boy
- She looks like her brother
- She is ‘desperate’ for her ‘masters love’
- Her father died
- She believes her brother drowned
- She gets what she wants
- She doesn’t give up
- She is loyal to her master
- Her master is the person she loves the most
- She is Orsino’s messenger
Opinion:
- She thinks Olivia is mad for giving her a ring
- She believes Olivia to be silly for not accepting the duke
- She thinks she is bad for wearing a disguise
- She feels sorry for Olivia
- She is scared when she had to fight
- She is very pretty
- She thinks Olivia is deluded
- She believes Olivia loves her
- She believes in true love
- She is not interested in status
- She is a complex character – woos a women for a man who she loves.
Who am I?
I am a young women called Viola and I am not married. I was part of a shipwreck and my brother
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What is the present situation?
My monologue occurs after Viola has just met Olivia. During this meeting Olivia has started to feel love towards Viola but Viola is not aware of this. The present situation in which the monologue occurs is viola walking back to tell the duke of the bad news that Olivia does not love him. The purpose of the monologue is to realise what a mess she has made of things and to confirm the audiences suspicion that Olivia was falling in love with her. She is quite confused and shocked by receiving the ring and does not know what to do in this situation.
Where am I?
In this scene she is walking back to the duke’s house. I believe she is by the cost on the Clift walking quite slowly. Due to knowledge of a shipwreck having occurring it is quite windy and cold however it is also sunny and bright. This play is probably set in the late 1500 and I believe it to be occurring around Easter time. The air is fresh and it is a nice walk for viola to be doing, she can hear the waves and no one is nearby to be able to hear her thoughts.
Costume
For this costume because she is pretending to be a man I think I should have my hair back in a ponytail and be wearing a kind of officer uniform – trousers and a blazer so that I look like a messenger for Orsino.
Given CircumstancesBefore this scene Viola has just been with Olivia confessing Orsino’s love for her. This has not been successful so viola needs to go and tell the duke what has happened. She is walking back to the duke’s house when Malvolio turns up and gives her a ring which she had apparently thrown to Olivia. This is not true viola didn't give Olivia a ring from the duke, this is Olivia’s ring and in this monologue Olivia is trying to figure out the meaning of this.
I watched Twelfth Night on DVD and I believe this has helped me gain a much better understanding of the whole play and I have now seen my character portrayed on screen which will help me when I am becoming the character.
http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/event/twelfth-night-14/ (Source 5)
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/twelfthnight/ (Source 4)
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Shakespeare - Viola - Twelfth Night
Translation: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/twelfthnight/page_68.html (Source 4)
I didn’t give her any ring. What’s she trying to say? I hope she doesn’t have a crush on me! It’s true she looked at me a lot, in fact, she looked at me so much that she seemed distracted, and couldn’t really finish her sentences very well. Oh, I really think she loves me! She sent this rude messenger to tell me to come back, instead of coming herself, which would be indiscreet. She doesn’t want Orsino’s ring! Orsino never sent her a ring. I’m the man she wants. If that’s true, which it is, she might as well be in love with a dream, the poor lady. Now I understand why it’s bad to wear disguises. Disguises help the devil do his work. It’s so easy for a good-looking but deceitful man to make women fall in love with him. It’s not our fault—we women are weak. We can’t help what we’re made of. Ah, how will this all turn out? My lord loves her, and. poor me, I love him just as much. And she’s deluded enough to be in love with me. What can possibly fix this situation? I’m pretending to be a man, so my love for the Duke is hopeless. And since I’m a woman—too bad I’m a woman—Olivia’s love for me is hopeless as well! Oh, only time can sort out this mess. I can’t figure it out by myself!
I didn’t give her any ring. What’s she trying to say? I hope she doesn’t have a crush on me! It’s true she looked at me a lot, in fact, she looked at me so much that she seemed distracted, and couldn’t really finish her sentences very well. Oh, I really think she loves me! She sent this rude messenger to tell me to come back, instead of coming herself, which would be indiscreet. She doesn’t want Orsino’s ring! Orsino never sent her a ring. I’m the man she wants. If that’s true, which it is, she might as well be in love with a dream, the poor lady. Now I understand why it’s bad to wear disguises. Disguises help the devil do his work. It’s so easy for a good-looking but deceitful man to make women fall in love with him. It’s not our fault—we women are weak. We can’t help what we’re made of. Ah, how will this all turn out? My lord loves her, and. poor me, I love him just as much. And she’s deluded enough to be in love with me. What can possibly fix this situation? I’m pretending to be a man, so my love for the Duke is hopeless. And since I’m a woman—too bad I’m a woman—Olivia’s love for me is hopeless as well! Oh, only time can sort out this mess. I can’t figure it out by myself!
Sources
Source One -
Artefacts: Love in the time of terror - The Telegraph
Found: 21 -9 -14
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/3671467/Artefacts-Love-in-the-time-of-terror.html
Author: Charles Spencer
Source Two -
Artefacts - The Guardian
Found: 21 - 9 -14
http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2008/feb/26/theatre1
Author: Michael Billington
Source Three -
Baghdad News
Found: 21 -9 -14
http://abcnews.go.com/topics/news/iraq/baghdad-iraq.htm?
ABC News
Source Four -
Sparknotes - Twelfth Night
Found: 21-9-14
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/twelfthnight/page_68.html
Source Five -
Sheffield Theatres
Found - 28-09-14
http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/event/twelfth-night-14/
Artefacts: Love in the time of terror - The Telegraph
Found: 21 -9 -14
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/3671467/Artefacts-Love-in-the-time-of-terror.html
Author: Charles Spencer
Source Two -
Artefacts - The Guardian
Found: 21 - 9 -14
http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2008/feb/26/theatre1
Author: Michael Billington
Source Three -
Baghdad News
Found: 21 -9 -14
http://abcnews.go.com/topics/news/iraq/baghdad-iraq.htm?
ABC News
Source Four -
Sparknotes - Twelfth Night
Found: 21-9-14
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/twelfthnight/page_68.html
Source Five -
Sheffield Theatres
Found - 28-09-14
http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/event/twelfth-night-14/
Approaching your Script – Kelly (Artefacts by Mike Bartlett)
Fact and Opinion
Fact:
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She grew up just with her mum
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She is sixteen
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Her dad left and she hasn’t seen him until now
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Her dad did write letters but he mum never
showed her them ‘Actually I did write’
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She is very dramatic ‘so I’m half Iraqi, shit
man’
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She thinks she is ugly ‘I’m not’
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She speaks to herself a lot ‘Thinking all these
questions’
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She is half Iraqi
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Her dad lives in Iraq
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Her Dad is called Ibrahim
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She likes going to the pub
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She is interested in boys
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She doesn’t do her homework
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She likes to doodle
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Her dad works at the national museum of Iraq
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She has a sister called Raya
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Her dad has another family
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She regrets what she has done
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She uses Wikipedia
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Raya was kidnapped
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She left home
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She went to Iraq
Opinion:
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She thinks her dad is not good looking ‘Ugly’
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She is always talking
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She hates her dad for leaving her
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She is very emotional – she drops the vase
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Surprised she got her A Levels
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She thinks she did the right thing about Raya
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She wants to forget about what happened
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She did not make things better for the people of
Iraq
Who am I?
I am Kelly, I am sixteen years old and I live with my mum.
My dad left me before I was born and he returned back to his country Iraq. I
have a half-sister called Raya and my dad’s wife is called Faiza. I like going
to the pub and chatting with my friends. My dad came back to England to see me
and gave me a stupid vase. I didn’t realise the importance of the vase, it was
the only thing to save my sisters life. I broke the vase. I like boys and
having a laugh, I absolutely hate doing my homework but I managed to pass my A
Levels. I went to Iraq and found out about the kidnapping. I tried to do what I
thought was best but that wasn’t good enough for my dad. I now just want to
move on with my life. Apparently children are still be kidnapped and I made it worse,
I am fed up of this drama. I want to forget what has happened and feel normal
again. ‘Just as it should be.’
What is the present situation?
My monologue is the first lines said in the play. She is
Just about to meet her dad and is nervously waiting in her bedroom. It is a Saturday
afternoon and she is waiting for her dad to arrive and is recalling the events
that have lead up to this point. The purpose of this monologue is to inform the
audience and also realise herself what has happened and that she is going to
meet her dad to day. She is quite bored but also anxious as well as cautious
but her main purpose is to inform and to realise what is about to happen.
Where am I?
She is currently in her house which is quite a small house
with a kitchen, dining room, living room, two bathrooms and two bedrooms. She
is in her bedroom which is a small room with a desk, single bed, dressing table
and built in wardrobes. She is currently sitting in her room waiting and
preparing herself to meet her dad for the first time. It is a Saturday afternoon
in late October during school time. It is raining and dull weather. The year is
about 2006- 2008 so in the modern times.
Costume
I think due to this characters age and the weather she will
wear jeans and probably a jumper but will be looking quite nice and tidy
because she wants to make a good impression to her dad.
Given Circumstances
Before this scene Kelly has been out with her friends at the
pub, she has just walked in gone past her dads coat and is preparing herself in
her bedroom because she thought he was coming tomorrow. She wanted to get out
the house which is why she went to the pub. Her dad is waiting for her but she
is pro longing their meeting because she is feeling slightly anxious and
nervous.
More Research:
(Source One)
http://abcnews.go.com/topics/news/iraq/baghdad-iraq.htm? (source Three)
Skills Audit and Casting notes
What skills have you developed so far on the BTEC?
Skills gained elsewhere?
Current Skills and Areas to improve…
Voice 7/10 – good at Articulation and projection – need to improve on Accents – I want to learn accents by watching YouTube videos and practising the pronunciation of words. I also wanted to become more confident and singing so I have taken up singing classes to work on my breath control.
Furthermore I would like to improve connecting my Body and voice as one because sometimes my movements don't connect with the way my body is moving so to do this I need to allow my instincts to take over and I can also practice using the slimy frog exercise.
Movement and Physical skills 7/10 – I think I am quite good in general at movement and dance however I would like to improve my flexibility which is why I have taken up stretch and conditioning classes. I also wanted to improve my balance and technique therefore I have taken up ballet classes.
Evaluation 8/10 – I believe I have improved greatly in evaluating so I need to carry on using quotes and also make sure I am writing in the correct and most appropriate style of writing. To improve I need to go see more plays so that I can have the chance to evaluate them and I need to remember to justify my views and opinions.
Rehearsal skills 7/10- I think I am good at turning up when I am needed and I am OK at analysing text however I still do find it difficult to find the correct objectives. I need to become more confident and creative when thinking up objectives for my peace and I also need to use the technique we have learnt when using objectives. This is so that my instincts will take over when I am performing and my performance will no longer look fake because it will be all natural instincts so therefore it will be truthful and I wont be pretending. To be able to do this I need to know the given circumstances and what the character is feeling to allow this to occur.
Styles of acting 6/10 – I am not great at understanding Shakespeare so I would like to become more familiar with the texts and plays however I do think I am good at emotional and comedic work. Hopefully my Shakespeare will be improved this term because I am becoming more familiar with objectives which should help my performance.
Confidence in text and Characterisation 7/10 – I feel as though I am good at analysing text and researching to develop my character however I do feel I could go into a little more detail in my research. I can do this by using the approaching your script guide, reading the play and if I can by finding a film of the play.
Ensemble 6/10 - I think the blackout project really helped us work as an ensemble because we had to have quick and clean transitions and we had to keep our energy up. To improve this I need to always be focused and have a purpose on stage so that the transitions don't just drop they should fade into the next scene. To keep at the same energy I need to become more aware of the other actors energy level on stage and always be focused and ready to go.
Casting notes:
Casting - How you look – adaptable for what you are going for – dye hair – grow beard – make up – body language – way to dress – ability to play a character.
Cast ability – Talent – accents – articulation – spectrum – vocal ability – varied voice – high status, low status characters – physicality, body – posture – how you hold yourself.
My Character Range
However I believe I cannot play:
A tough character – I can improve this by my body language, posture and voice placement.
Mime artist – work on flexibility and physical theatre.
Aggressive character – Fighter not just high status.
- Rehearsal skills – understanding and analysing text – researching historical, political background to the text – themes – given circumstances.
- Evaluation – knowing what is needed for a good evaluation –learning how to be critical of myself and others – using quotes – listening to actors, voice coaches – knowing next steps to improve.
- Objectives – tactics – allowing breath to lead not voice –gives purpose – live in the scene – helps character – shows emotion.
- Using body – body and voice as one – allowing self to be ugly and beautiful – experience pain and pleasure – creative instincts take over – working with breath, posture – allow things to happen.
- Textual analysis – character building – detailed fact and opinion.
- Ensemble – understanding energy on stage – always switched on – good transitions.
- Devising a piece in response to a stimulus – sight specific.
- Children’s Theatre – responding to a specific audience.
- Voice – breath – articulation – energy – voice and body
- Multimedia – computers – blog – video
- Theatrical configuration – set, 3 sided stage, special awareness, props.
- Mask – clocking, counter- work (2 emotions)
- Improvisation
- Different society’s and cultures – Bangladesh – skinhead
- Don’t repeat – feel a line – have reason – breath, reaction – you are NOT the most important person
- Finding your casting range.
- Directing – blackout – each other’s monologues.
- EVERY SCENE IS A CHASE SCENE – keep space, allow scene to move on stage (the witness)
Skills gained elsewhere?
- Physical skills – Dance class – Ballet (technique) , tap, modern, contemporary – stretch and conditioning (balance and flexibility)
- Voice – Singing classes – work on breath control.
- Read – plays and theatre books
- Went to see curious incident- extra course – got to go on the stage – meet the actors – find out their devising process.
- History – Note taking in lessons and Research.
- English – Poetry – analysing text deeper meaning.
- Shakespeare- read Romeo and Juliet, a midsummer’s night dream, Macbeth.
Current Skills and Areas to improve…
Voice 7/10 – good at Articulation and projection – need to improve on Accents – I want to learn accents by watching YouTube videos and practising the pronunciation of words. I also wanted to become more confident and singing so I have taken up singing classes to work on my breath control.
Furthermore I would like to improve connecting my Body and voice as one because sometimes my movements don't connect with the way my body is moving so to do this I need to allow my instincts to take over and I can also practice using the slimy frog exercise.
Movement and Physical skills 7/10 – I think I am quite good in general at movement and dance however I would like to improve my flexibility which is why I have taken up stretch and conditioning classes. I also wanted to improve my balance and technique therefore I have taken up ballet classes.
Evaluation 8/10 – I believe I have improved greatly in evaluating so I need to carry on using quotes and also make sure I am writing in the correct and most appropriate style of writing. To improve I need to go see more plays so that I can have the chance to evaluate them and I need to remember to justify my views and opinions.
Rehearsal skills 7/10- I think I am good at turning up when I am needed and I am OK at analysing text however I still do find it difficult to find the correct objectives. I need to become more confident and creative when thinking up objectives for my peace and I also need to use the technique we have learnt when using objectives. This is so that my instincts will take over when I am performing and my performance will no longer look fake because it will be all natural instincts so therefore it will be truthful and I wont be pretending. To be able to do this I need to know the given circumstances and what the character is feeling to allow this to occur.
Styles of acting 6/10 – I am not great at understanding Shakespeare so I would like to become more familiar with the texts and plays however I do think I am good at emotional and comedic work. Hopefully my Shakespeare will be improved this term because I am becoming more familiar with objectives which should help my performance.
Confidence in text and Characterisation 7/10 – I feel as though I am good at analysing text and researching to develop my character however I do feel I could go into a little more detail in my research. I can do this by using the approaching your script guide, reading the play and if I can by finding a film of the play.
Ensemble 6/10 - I think the blackout project really helped us work as an ensemble because we had to have quick and clean transitions and we had to keep our energy up. To improve this I need to always be focused and have a purpose on stage so that the transitions don't just drop they should fade into the next scene. To keep at the same energy I need to become more aware of the other actors energy level on stage and always be focused and ready to go.
Casting notes:
Casting - How you look – adaptable for what you are going for – dye hair – grow beard – make up – body language – way to dress – ability to play a character.
Cast ability – Talent – accents – articulation – spectrum – vocal ability – varied voice – high status, low status characters – physicality, body – posture – how you hold yourself.
My Character Range
- Dancer
- Victim
- Posh Character
- 15 -19
- Geek
- Vulnerable
- Bratty Child
- Maid – below the stairs
- Patient – scared – creepy
- Student
- High and low status
However I believe I cannot play:
A tough character – I can improve this by my body language, posture and voice placement.
Mime artist – work on flexibility and physical theatre.
Aggressive character – Fighter not just high status.
Artefacts - Kelly - Mike Bartlett
My Justification for choosing this play for my monologue:
I have chosen this play by Mike Bartlett because I am familiar to his work for example his play thirteen therefore I understand the abstract way in which his plays are written and I really like the quick scene changes from one period of time to maybe two years later. Also the character is a similar age to me and having read the whole play I find the whole concept of the play very interesting and I would like to do more research into the problems in Iraq. I believe this monologue is a good vehicle to show my audience because lots of the lines are said really quickly which will show my good pronunciation. Also there are lots of small changes in emption but she brushes them off as though she is not bothered which I think I will be good at doing.
I have chosen this play by Mike Bartlett because I am familiar to his work for example his play thirteen therefore I understand the abstract way in which his plays are written and I really like the quick scene changes from one period of time to maybe two years later. Also the character is a similar age to me and having read the whole play I find the whole concept of the play very interesting and I would like to do more research into the problems in Iraq. I believe this monologue is a good vehicle to show my audience because lots of the lines are said really quickly which will show my good pronunciation. Also there are lots of small changes in emption but she brushes them off as though she is not bothered which I think I will be good at doing.Sunday, September 14, 2014
Three Monologues
ONE - Artefacts by Mike Bartlett - Kelly
I think this monologue will be good for me because I have seen the play 13 performed which is also by Mike Bartlett so I understand the way in which he writes and how his work is performed. Also the character Kelly is quite similar to characters I have played in the past such as in the play DNA because she has a lot to say and is very express and slightly comedic. Furthermore after reading the play I am quite interested in the things happening in Israel and I would be happy to research further into the events that have taken place if I choose to do this monologue.
TWO - Perve by Stacey Gregg - Layla
Even though this character is slightly older than from artefacts at 18 years old, however I believe this piece is a lot darker and I could really explore the topic of the monologue. She only appears once in this play and that is for her monologue. I believe the issues portrayed through this play is very interesting and it is very relate able for the society we live in.
THREE - Have I none by Edward bond - Sara OR Love and Money - Dennis Kelly
I found it difficult to decide between these two monologues Sara is a lot older and her monologue is very short but it is also a monologue that is very different to what I have done before. I would prefer to do Love and Money but unfortunately I was unable to access the play to read and I have done a piece by Dennis Kelly before.
I think this monologue will be good for me because I have seen the play 13 performed which is also by Mike Bartlett so I understand the way in which he writes and how his work is performed. Also the character Kelly is quite similar to characters I have played in the past such as in the play DNA because she has a lot to say and is very express and slightly comedic. Furthermore after reading the play I am quite interested in the things happening in Israel and I would be happy to research further into the events that have taken place if I choose to do this monologue.
TWO - Perve by Stacey Gregg - Layla
Even though this character is slightly older than from artefacts at 18 years old, however I believe this piece is a lot darker and I could really explore the topic of the monologue. She only appears once in this play and that is for her monologue. I believe the issues portrayed through this play is very interesting and it is very relate able for the society we live in.
THREE - Have I none by Edward bond - Sara OR Love and Money - Dennis Kelly
I found it difficult to decide between these two monologues Sara is a lot older and her monologue is very short but it is also a monologue that is very different to what I have done before. I would prefer to do Love and Money but unfortunately I was unable to access the play to read and I have done a piece by Dennis Kelly before.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Lesson One
What is an audition?
An audition is a meeting or test in which you showcase your skills and talent in order to be cast as a particular role. An audition could involve you performing a monologue, or working with others in a group to see if you are able to work effectively in a team. An audition is improvised in the knowledge of the character meaning it should be slightly different every time. There are many different things you could audition for, for example, TV, film, theatre or radio. depending on the audition, the things you have to do may be slightly different. For all auditions you should remember not to think you have to show every emotion or over act, you need to live through the character in their given circumstances. For auditions you should come prepared, you should have done a character breakdown, research the character so you can talk about him or her and the play. It also may be a good idea to wear clothes in which you think the character might wear so you can feel more like the character.
Radio - for a radio audition you would probably present a show reel showing you doing lots of different scenes such as a news report or advert, this also may be needed for a film audition.
Theatre - for an audition for a play you need to be able to use your body and project your voice, you should also be using your instincts in the performance, be able to repeat the performance several times and you have the chance to build up to a scene.
Film - film is a lot about working with the face to get your feelings across, in an audition you should ask what the shot size is because if its only a close up on your face that's all you have to show your emotion. In film you also have the ability to use a more natural voice such as a whisper and a mumble. Furthermore the filming tends not to be sequential therefore you should know most of the film so you know where your character is coming from in the scene. This is why it is very important to warm up and get into character so that you understand the characters given circumstances and you know what you are doing so that you can own the whole picture.
Stepdaughter
My first impressions of stepdaughter was that the girl was trying to get out what she is feeling so she is letting out a rant. There are also lots of dashes and fullstops showing us she has loads of ideas and wants to keep talking. The stepdaughter is a character a character is playing in the play which is confusing because it is a play inside a play. In the text a lot of question marks are used which suggests the character is trying to get people on her side and wants people to support what she is saying. In addition lots of stage directions have been added and they are very precise and detailed, this shows us the writer has a vision in how he wants the play to look and if in an audition you should ask the director if you should use the stage directions.
Spring Awakening
The boys monologues has a lot less stage directions in it and it seems as though the character is feeling guilty so is talking to there conscience. The repetition of the line 'I wasn't bad' suggests the character is trying to reassure himself and the writing is quite poetic and romantic which may relate to the personality of the character.
Why is working out your physical objectives so important?
Having physical objectives are really important because it makes sure you always have an action and a purpose of being on stage. Having an objective means that you can experiment with it and play with it in as many different ways as possible to show the character living in the given circumstances. having an objective allows you to connect your body and voice as one and it gives motivation for the line to be said. It gives lines and actions there true meanings so you are not just reciting a line you are actually putting feelings into it. Having an objective also gives you the chance to use your instincts so that you can develop your belly breathing and know when the objective has been achieved and a new one is required. Having an objective is important otherwise you character is no longer living on stage and the audience have nothing to question about what the character is doing.
An audition is a meeting or test in which you showcase your skills and talent in order to be cast as a particular role. An audition could involve you performing a monologue, or working with others in a group to see if you are able to work effectively in a team. An audition is improvised in the knowledge of the character meaning it should be slightly different every time. There are many different things you could audition for, for example, TV, film, theatre or radio. depending on the audition, the things you have to do may be slightly different. For all auditions you should remember not to think you have to show every emotion or over act, you need to live through the character in their given circumstances. For auditions you should come prepared, you should have done a character breakdown, research the character so you can talk about him or her and the play. It also may be a good idea to wear clothes in which you think the character might wear so you can feel more like the character.
Radio - for a radio audition you would probably present a show reel showing you doing lots of different scenes such as a news report or advert, this also may be needed for a film audition.
Theatre - for an audition for a play you need to be able to use your body and project your voice, you should also be using your instincts in the performance, be able to repeat the performance several times and you have the chance to build up to a scene.
Film - film is a lot about working with the face to get your feelings across, in an audition you should ask what the shot size is because if its only a close up on your face that's all you have to show your emotion. In film you also have the ability to use a more natural voice such as a whisper and a mumble. Furthermore the filming tends not to be sequential therefore you should know most of the film so you know where your character is coming from in the scene. This is why it is very important to warm up and get into character so that you understand the characters given circumstances and you know what you are doing so that you can own the whole picture.
Stepdaughter
My first impressions of stepdaughter was that the girl was trying to get out what she is feeling so she is letting out a rant. There are also lots of dashes and fullstops showing us she has loads of ideas and wants to keep talking. The stepdaughter is a character a character is playing in the play which is confusing because it is a play inside a play. In the text a lot of question marks are used which suggests the character is trying to get people on her side and wants people to support what she is saying. In addition lots of stage directions have been added and they are very precise and detailed, this shows us the writer has a vision in how he wants the play to look and if in an audition you should ask the director if you should use the stage directions.
Spring Awakening
The boys monologues has a lot less stage directions in it and it seems as though the character is feeling guilty so is talking to there conscience. The repetition of the line 'I wasn't bad' suggests the character is trying to reassure himself and the writing is quite poetic and romantic which may relate to the personality of the character.
Why is working out your physical objectives so important?
Having physical objectives are really important because it makes sure you always have an action and a purpose of being on stage. Having an objective means that you can experiment with it and play with it in as many different ways as possible to show the character living in the given circumstances. having an objective allows you to connect your body and voice as one and it gives motivation for the line to be said. It gives lines and actions there true meanings so you are not just reciting a line you are actually putting feelings into it. Having an objective also gives you the chance to use your instincts so that you can develop your belly breathing and know when the objective has been achieved and a new one is required. Having an objective is important otherwise you character is no longer living on stage and the audience have nothing to question about what the character is doing.
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