Today's rehearsal was a tech run. Immediately before starting, we realised what props were still missing- these included the crisps and drink (for the canteen scene), the Ping pong balls for the bingo table and the bingo daubers! Considering that this was our final tech run, it was important that we had ALL props, not only so that we could rehearse but also so that we could solve any problems (particularly within the canteen scene, problems could have arisen from the food on the table- we all climb onto the tables therefore we don't want to knock water onto any audience members!).
Other discoveries included costume changes- as everyone had all their props today we were able to successfully time each change and where each costume needs to be set! Furthermore, we agreed that I should stay in the short red dress throughout the entire play (when performing as hero) because this gives the audience something to associate/ clarify my character with- it would be confusing if I then changed into the longer red free. Furthermore the length (compared to the maxi dress) has several connotations - innocence, vulnerability, and 'freedom'.
We agreed that we should cut the news report from the piece as this gave too much information - the audience felt as though they were being spoon fed - preferred it before how they had to work out this information and work to piece the plot together.
2 ) What led to those discoveries?
The tech rehearsal helped us to realise (the points mentioned above) and was also useful in helping us understand how the performance will run on the night (timings for costume changes, sound cues etc.). I felt that performing wit he lighting and sound helped us to set the scene/ get into character - setting the atmosphere (this helped to improve my performance, as I got more into character and felt more confident).
When rehearsing the beginning suicide scene, from audience feedback, we realised that Nicole copying my actions towards Claudio pulled focus and looked confusing (we identify her as a character rather than a reflection of my inside voice). From rehearsing the poem following this it is clear that we need to set this to my movement - the lines and movement should correspond so that I commit suicide/ take the jump just after the final line- this then fits in with the train sound effect.
3 ) Towards where do those discoveries lead?
It is now clear which props and costume we still need to get ready for Monday. It is also clear which scenes we still need to rehearse during the lesson Monday
- the bingo scene (needs a lot if tidying up, more pace, costume alterations and prop rehearsal)
- the transition from the bingo scene- me and Amy need to reset this outside the hub and work on how to bring the audience outside
- the suicide scene- linking the movement and poem together, setting cues
-Moving the audience to the canteen, practising with drink and food
6 ) Reflect on transformational leadership. How’s it going? What actions does this suggest?
I felt that we all took ownership and responsibility for each of our scenes and props/ costume setting. Unlike previous rehearsals there has always been at least one costume out of place however we were all prepared and 'on the ball'!
8 ) What is the most important thing that happened (or didn’t happen) in your recent rehearsal? Unpack its importance.
The most important thing that needed to happen was rehearsal with the props we hadn't yet rehearsed with! I take responsibility for one of these props and will ensure that I get them prepared and ready for Monday! I was a bit disappointed with this run as I know we can and have done much better! We have to take into consideration that there was lots of stopping and starting therefore the costume changes/ timing weren't completely accurate and stops during scenes meant that our acting/ characters were interrupted and therefore not performed as well as they could've been!
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?
As mentioned above, the plans for our next rehearsal are to refine the bingo scene, suicide poem, canteen movement and bingo transition. Our main note was to tighten the bingo scene- picking up pace yet taking time introducing our characters. The other scenes include small details which either need setting or rehearsing slowly (piece by piece) e.g the poem linked to the suicide movement.
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