This lesson we blocked the play so that we could begin to see how the play would look, enabling us so that once we'd blocked it we could focus more on the details of the scenes and our characters. It helped us to see the world of the play coming to life which I found gave me inspiration into how to develop my character as I saw what the other actors on stage would be doing.
I witnessed in blocking how having to read lines off a script is often a hindrance because actors can't fully commit to what they're saying, which limits their reactions. Therefore I need to become confident with my own lines so that I can spend time developing my character instead of focusing on what I'm saying.
Opening -
Prior to the the play fifteen minutes is spent with us as though working in the factory. Each with our own female character to embody. A telegram is received to which we must react to Sophie's news as though it is a regular occurrence. The chorus spring out after this news as though to put on a play to bring them brighter spirits in times of war. Whilst talking about the two monarchies, myself and Jasmine are placed as the two kings opposite each other with their fellow French or English men behind them.
We all then find a focus out at the horizon as though watching what they group are saying and then as they end break into a hustle and bustle changing into different costumes and gather props.
I witnessed in blocking how having to read lines off a script is often a hindrance because actors can't fully commit to what they're saying, which limits their reactions. Therefore I need to become confident with my own lines so that I can spend time developing my character instead of focusing on what I'm saying.
Opening -
Prior to the the play fifteen minutes is spent with us as though working in the factory. Each with our own female character to embody. A telegram is received to which we must react to Sophie's news as though it is a regular occurrence. The chorus spring out after this news as though to put on a play to bring them brighter spirits in times of war. Whilst talking about the two monarchies, myself and Jasmine are placed as the two kings opposite each other with their fellow French or English men behind them.
We all then find a focus out at the horizon as though watching what they group are saying and then as they end break into a hustle and bustle changing into different costumes and gather props.
Charles VI first scene ACT II SCENE IV-
Molly and Mia, as part of the King's court, enter first setting up the throne using some of the crates. The Prince Dauphin, Olivia, and the Constable, Romy, enter next, before I follow as the King, where I climb the staging to sit on the throne, remembering to sit in a man-like fashion. Then after discussing the English advances, we move to stage left in a huddle as the chorus speak and the English prepare for battle stage right.
Charles VI second scene ACT III SCENE V-
Molly and Claudia open the double doors as I enter enraged. The whole stage can be used as I pace in frustration. My character's anger is witnesses through the discussion which resolves to me storming out the double doors which are quickly opened by some of the French court, Mia and Molly, before I burst through.
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