On the 17th of May, we the results from our last unit. I got a B, which I thought was alright.
12 = C
24 = B
36 = A
48 = A*
The part I was lacking in was feedback, which was a difficult part because the only people who got the most feedback were the ones who's videos were actually put forward to the panel, I feel. I'm happy with my mark, because it could have been worse. We know for the current unit that feedback is VERY important.
In rehearsals, we got a little distracted by props again. We had the skeleton out again. We had a scarf(or something like a scarf) draped behind it and we stuck some fake flowers through it to see if it would make a nice effect. I think it looked too busy, and though it made the prop stand out, it was too much.However, we managed to get a few run throughs done though. Tom, Francesca and Sebs piece is looking really good, I recorded it and now only little bits need fixing. Their movement between scenes is really interesting because it's not just simply walking from one place to another. There's slamming of chairs, ect.
One problem I noticed was getting the dress off the skeleton in time for the next scene. It needs to be on there to add an effect that it's small and the main character was very skinny, but the dress snags on the bones of the skeleton and it's difficult to get off. This would affect the pace of the drama which could possibly leave the audience a little confused or the skeleton could possibly fall apart, which would be very annoying. Other ways the pace could be slowed down was if someone forgot a line or missed lines. This would leave the other actors confused and could lead to loss of confidence for the person who forgot/missed a line.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Contracts!
First Hour;
Today we found out our deadlines and performance dates!
We had to reschedule them because our pieces were no-where near ready!
Our performance date is Tuesday 14th June, Period 5 during a Year 8 drama session. Year 8's were our prefered target audience, and we will have most of the day to rehearse/watch others pieces as it's a diploma day, making it easier to free up the day.
We were also given a 'contract' which was an agreement between the school and the theatre company. The company gives the school a 'list' of requirements for their performance. Afew examples of questions are;
- Accessibility
- How easy is the access to the performance space?
- Do you have any loading bays for set and or props?
- Are the students used to seeing theatre work?
- How familiar are the students with the theatre?
- Do they know different theatre conventions?
- Are they completely knew to the theatre?
- Audience
- What is the target audience for the piece?
- How suitable is the piece?
- How many seats does the performance space have?
- How many viewers does it hold?
We were given a contract given to the school by 'Splendid Productions.' for a piece that had been into school recently called 'The Trial' as an example of a contract.
Second Hour;
We ran through the script a couple of times, before we decided to get the skeleton down. We are now using the old skeleton, as we were told last week that we could keep it downstairs in the drama store cupboard because it isn't used. So we now have a skeleton! It was a slight challenge getting the dress on the skeleton, but we did eventually, and it looked pretty cool!
That's one more prop sorted!
Today we found out our deadlines and performance dates!
We had to reschedule them because our pieces were no-where near ready!
Our performance date is Tuesday 14th June, Period 5 during a Year 8 drama session. Year 8's were our prefered target audience, and we will have most of the day to rehearse/watch others pieces as it's a diploma day, making it easier to free up the day.
We were also given a 'contract' which was an agreement between the school and the theatre company. The company gives the school a 'list' of requirements for their performance. Afew examples of questions are;
- Accessibility
- How easy is the access to the performance space?
- Do you have any loading bays for set and or props?
- Are the students used to seeing theatre work?
- How familiar are the students with the theatre?
- Do they know different theatre conventions?
- Are they completely knew to the theatre?
- Audience
- What is the target audience for the piece?
- How suitable is the piece?
- How many seats does the performance space have?
- How many viewers does it hold?
We were given a contract given to the school by 'Splendid Productions.' for a piece that had been into school recently called 'The Trial' as an example of a contract.
Second Hour;
We ran through the script a couple of times, before we decided to get the skeleton down. We are now using the old skeleton, as we were told last week that we could keep it downstairs in the drama store cupboard because it isn't used. So we now have a skeleton! It was a slight challenge getting the dress on the skeleton, but we did eventually, and it looked pretty cool!
That's one more prop sorted!
Bertolt Brecht - Physical Theatre
Physical Theatre
Some people believe that Brecht first introduced physical theatre.
It's often theatre with added movement, or even dance added. It could also be a live musical performance.
'Many physical styles of theatre such as mime, Commedia dell'Arte, slap-stick, clowning etc can be categorised as physical theatre. Any movement-driven theatre can also be called Physical Theatre.'http://www.4dr.co.uk/whatis.php
'The Good Woman of Setzuan '
Bertolt Brecht
- Born in Augsburg, Germany
- 10 February 1898.
Some people believe that Brecht first introduced physical theatre.
It's often theatre with added movement, or even dance added. It could also be a live musical performance.
'Many physical styles of theatre such as mime, Commedia dell'Arte, slap-stick, clowning etc can be categorised as physical theatre. Any movement-driven theatre can also be called Physical Theatre.'http://www.4dr.co.uk/whatis.php
Bertolt Brecht
- Born in Augsburg, Germany
- 10 February 1898.
- Died in Berlin on 14 August 1956.
- He was a poet, playwrite and theatre director.
- He was a poet, playwrite and theatre director.
'Brecht created an influential theory of theatre—the epic theatre—that proposed that a play should not cause the spectator to identify emotionally with the characters or action before him or her, but should instead provoke rational self-reflection.'
Prop& Costume!
We had a little time before we had a real space to rehearse in so we sat down and discussed our props and costume to help with this homework.
Definite props
The dress - This is probably the most important. It shows her past and how skinny she really was. It's one of the only props (other than a possible skeleton) that really shows the anorexic message.
Lectern - This is for Imogens narrating. We thought it would give a good story telling effect. This could also be exaggerated using a big book.
Clothes Rail - To hang the dress on, 'REVEAL the skeleton and dress'. Also acts as a mirror later on.
Props we'd like;
Food(Cake/chocolate, ect.) - This will be used in the 'flashback' scene where the anorexia's power is shown.
2 Identical Jumpers, just different sizes - Larger jumper for Emily ('Anoreixa') to wear and look 'bigger'
Smaller identical jumper.
An underskirt - Emily has this. We just haven't tried it with the dress. It's to exaggerate the small size of the dress.
Costume;
We don't have any set costume yet. We will just be trying to be our characters. E.G; Children, a mum, ect.
Definite props
The dress - This is probably the most important. It shows her past and how skinny she really was. It's one of the only props (other than a possible skeleton) that really shows the anorexic message.
Lectern - This is for Imogens narrating. We thought it would give a good story telling effect. This could also be exaggerated using a big book.
Clothes Rail - To hang the dress on, 'REVEAL the skeleton and dress'. Also acts as a mirror later on.
Props we'd like;
Food(Cake/chocolate, ect.) - This will be used in the 'flashback' scene where the anorexia's power is shown.
2 Identical Jumpers, just different sizes - Larger jumper for Emily ('Anoreixa') to wear and look 'bigger'
Smaller identical jumper.
An underskirt - Emily has this. We just haven't tried it with the dress. It's to exaggerate the small size of the dress.
Costume;
We don't have any set costume yet. We will just be trying to be our characters. E.G; Children, a mum, ect.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Blah Blah Blah & Konflux
BLAH BLAH BLAH
'Theatre company Blah Blah Blah is a young peoples theatre company in Leeds, touring theatre to young people and family audiences across the country. It works regularly with acclaimed writers and has a unique approach to creating work for performance via dialogue with audience and participants. Our investment supports the provision of high quality touring theatre for young people.'
I think some of their funding comes from people donating to them as a charity, as I found a charity link;http://www.charityportal.org.uk/detail.php?id=1019647753
On google, I found a poster or something of a piece they had done called 'Stuck';
'Some things we can change and some things we are stuck with whether we like it or not'This was designed for youth centers. I think this is a great way for them to reach a young audience, mainly teenagers, because some people may go to youth clubs because they don't have anything to do and seeing theatre might be a great thing for them. I like how they go to young people, but not into a school.
KONFLUXKonflux theatre is mainly for younger childen, mainly touring primary or infant schools. Although they do have an 'Aimhigher' part of the company aimed at year 9 students
'Konflux Theatre in Education is a York-based theatre company touring throughout the United Kingdom with workshop programmes and performances for young people.
Our programmes involve working interactively with groups of schools and all types of venues, incorporating drama as a intergral part of personal and social development.We believe in using drama and theatre as tools for creative learning. Our work inspires imaginations and engases young peoples interest and involvement.'
Their 'Aim Higher' part came into our school last year. Sadly, I didn't see it, but I saw many reviews of it by others who did see it and it sounded pretty good!
I think some of their funding comes from people donating to them as a charity, as I found a charity link;http://www.charityportal.org.uk/detail.php?id=1019647753
On google, I found a poster or something of a piece they had done called 'Stuck';
'Some things we can change and some things we are stuck with whether we like it or not'This was designed for youth centers. I think this is a great way for them to reach a young audience, mainly teenagers, because some people may go to youth clubs because they don't have anything to do and seeing theatre might be a great thing for them. I like how they go to young people, but not into a school.
KONFLUXKonflux theatre is mainly for younger childen, mainly touring primary or infant schools. Although they do have an 'Aimhigher' part of the company aimed at year 9 students
'Konflux Theatre in Education is a York-based theatre company touring throughout the United Kingdom with workshop programmes and performances for young people.
Our programmes involve working interactively with groups of schools and all types of venues, incorporating drama as a intergral part of personal and social development.We believe in using drama and theatre as tools for creative learning. Our work inspires imaginations and engases young peoples interest and involvement.'
Their 'Aim Higher' part came into our school last year. Sadly, I didn't see it, but I saw many reviews of it by others who did see it and it sounded pretty good!
Monday, May 2, 2011
26th March; Rehearsals!
On the 26th, Miss Wolfenden was busy with Year 11 exams, but we still had an almost full 2hours to rehearse. I think this really helped out piece, as now it's just a case of learning lines and making sure it's long enough.
Emily decided that the beginning wasn't introducing the piece right. We came up with the idea of the two children playing with a barbie/bratz doll because their bodies are known to be too skinny and out of proportion.
Emily decided that the beginning wasn't introducing the piece right. We came up with the idea of the two children playing with a barbie/bratz doll because their bodies are known to be too skinny and out of proportion.
26th March ; Music.
Once again, we worked on our songs and played them back to the group for some more feedback.
First up was Abi, Jack, Oli and Frankies group. Frankie was just getting used to playing the piano with two hands, and even though she said she'd made mistakes, I don't think I would have noticed it without her saying so.I also think that Abi's drums was very loud and if it was recorded, maybe there would be some way they could make that fade into the background on audacity.
Second was Seb, Frans and Tommys. I missed the cornet straight away, I think it gave a nice introduction to their music piece. In the feedback the group gave, the piano being taken out was mentioned. I think the piece is great either way. If it will be live, then Seb playing and singing on his own would be easier, and the cornet could also be played because Fran wouldn't be needed to play piano.
And lastly, Imogen performed our piece. The microphone helped massively and everyone could hear the lyrics alot more clearly. Mr Truscott said that the diction could still be improved however.
First up was Abi, Jack, Oli and Frankies group. Frankie was just getting used to playing the piano with two hands, and even though she said she'd made mistakes, I don't think I would have noticed it without her saying so.I also think that Abi's drums was very loud and if it was recorded, maybe there would be some way they could make that fade into the background on audacity.
Second was Seb, Frans and Tommys. I missed the cornet straight away, I think it gave a nice introduction to their music piece. In the feedback the group gave, the piano being taken out was mentioned. I think the piece is great either way. If it will be live, then Seb playing and singing on his own would be easier, and the cornet could also be played because Fran wouldn't be needed to play piano.
And lastly, Imogen performed our piece. The microphone helped massively and everyone could hear the lyrics alot more clearly. Mr Truscott said that the diction could still be improved however.
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