1 ) What important discoveries were made during the rehearsal?
Within today's rehearsal we spent the beginning half of the rehearsal devising the opening scene (Becca) and the second part of the lesson devising my scene, the bedroom scene.
Although we didn't have a script, We were talked through Beccas ideas for her scene and put these ideas into practices through improvisation. Through this improvisation we were able to problem solve e.g fixing parts of the storyline (that didn't make sense before or have changed due to the devising on other scenes). Furthermore, we were able to re-rehearse our opening dance, changing this so that all the characters are introduced-, rather than just showing one set of characters, each of us changes from our first into our second characters. This way, all the characters are introduced.
During my half of the rehearsal, I felt as though I was able to convey my idea well ( I was worried that I wouldn't be able to explain it in a way that made sense!). We were able to begin experimenting with the lifts and idea of manipulation- using red ribbons tied round George's wrists. Where moves or lifts didn't work, we had to problem solve around this taking into consideration each of our abilities. I originally had aimed towards just completing all the duets however we were able to progress beyond this and into the group dance (just before the end with Claudio and the death Hero.
2 ) What led to those discoveries?
Within Beccas scene, especially re-rehearsing the dance, helped us to make new discoveries e.g. Introducing more than just our first characters. Through coming back to pieces we have already devised, such as the dance, we are able to develop/ improve things that we hadn't thought of before.
Furthermore, within my scene, we took Inspiration from other dances and performances to help create our piece. For example, we took the idea of red ribbons ( manipulating George) from Megan and Ellie's physical theatre piece, and also the use of powder paint from pinks live performance of 'try'. Through borrowing ideas, we were able to create a relevant piece of movement with all the aspects we needed to portray our stage of grief. 'Its not about re-inventing the wheel, use what you've already got and develop/ adapt it'- quote from Jonathan.
3 ) Towards where do those discoveries lead?
Although we spent an hour each on these scenes, we haven't finished them yet and still have lots of ideas to try and add. For example, Becca needs to write a script for the opening and stage it- show us where to say what when, order of events etc. It will also be useful to try linking this scene onto the canteen scene ( as this is nearly completed).
I still need to finish my bedroom scene, there is a duet at the end of the piece which I am yet to choreograph and there are small changes that need to be made during the duets. These include timing- making sure the duets flow into one another (also saving a slot for Jess) and end in time for the final duet. The dialogue needs to be added alongside the use of powder paint- which would be useful to experiment with at least once before the final performance! I also have ideas for the transition linking into this scene- bingo through till the bedroom scene. As I wanted all the Hero's to start from underneath Claudio's bed ( and somehow creep/crawl out in time for their duet), the Hero's will all have to quickly get changed and be in position ready. As I am the last Hero and have lots of time to get dressed, I can hold the audience in the hub/ bingo scene, giving a short speech or 'trying' to organise things- yet clearly panicking! This could provide some comedy before the intensity of the bedroom scene!
4 ) Consider questions No. 1-3 except focus on important roadblocks/dead ends.
The roadblocks that we have to be aware of at the moment is our attitude towards unfinished scenes. By his meaning, saying and discussing how something will happen yet putting this off so we never get to try it. I know that I made this mistake today through saying about the powder paint and dialogue. We didn't practise with these two things therefore will need to ensure that this happens otherwise we will reach the performance not knowing exactly what we're doing. Similarly in Beccas scene we have agreed and discussed that there will be dialogue ( and have now left the scene and moved on) we need to re- rehearse and ensure that we set a script otherwise the piece will evolve around Improv in the final performance .
5 ) Reflect on dramatic action and conflict. How’s it going? What actions does this suggest?
Within my scene I the music I have chosen ' time' by Hans Zimmer is very emotional - which builds to a huge climax point. With Claudio crying out over the top of this, outnumbered by a powerful force/ presence of Hero's creates great dramatic action and conflict. Furthermore the contrast between the Hero's at the beginning of the piece and the death hero at the end portray the conflicting battle within Claudio's mind- he is still in love and desires the sweet innocent Hero yet he is trying to fend off the guilt and pain that her suicide choice has left him with.
6 ) Reflect on transformational leadership. How’s it going? What actions does this suggest?
Now that we have split the scenes into sections and divided them between us, we each have a voice. I am aware that I didn't have much input at the beginning of the devising process ( and was perhaps difficult/ a problem for the others to work with), I am now able to voice my opinions through this scene and make a useful contribution which will benefit the other performers rather than being an issue to work around or hold them back.
8 ) What is the most important thing that happened (or didn’t happen) in your recent rehearsal? Unpack its importance.
At the beginning of the rehearsal we were made aware of the importance to push forwards with our devising- rather than sitting around discussing what needs to be done! We have three weeks before our final performance. In response to this we started devising as soon as possible, being creative and working through the little time we had to rehearse with. We split this time efficiently - spending an hour on Beccas and an hour on mine so that we could get as much done as possible! Although these scenes aren't finished, it gives us a start and contributes to the 'skeleton' of our piece. So far we have little pieces of performances from different scenes. Soon we will be able to piece these these sections together, giving us a bigger picture of our performance and help us acknowledge what still needs to be done.
9 ) What is the most important thing that could happen in your next rehearsal? How will you shape the rehearsal in order to increase the odds of that “thing” happening?
To continue working as we are. As a group this approach to devising works for us and has enabled us to work through the scenes much quicker than anticipated! Unlike George's marvellous medicine, we are working through the material much quicker and there is less sitting around discussing ideas.
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