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Week Beginning the 2nd June

Unit 9 – Production Values On Monday 6 th January, I went with the Camden Youth Theatre to see Cryrano De Bergerac starring James McAvoy at the Playhouse Theatre. The lighting used was: Spotlight – The spotlight was used to highlight a performer or a certain area of the stage. The spotlight made the audience focus on that character in that scene. Floodlight – The floodlight gave light to the whole stage and backdrop. Coloured filters can be used with this light. The audience saw everything that happened on the stage and did not have to concentrate on one area. Fresnel – The fresnel has a softer edged effect, it created a dark mood on stage. The audience knew it was an important moment in the play. Neon Lights – The Neon Lights created a scary atmosphere which made me think the stage looked like the inside of a space rocket. The production of Cryrano De Bergerac was very professional, different types of stage lighting was used to create drama at certain times in t...
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Week Beginning the 26th May

Unit 9 – production Value My character Susan is in her early twenties, she wears popular clothes to work so the kids know she is young and approachable unlike Mr Briggs who the kids think is old in his appearance and is disliked by everyone at the school. Susan would wear clothes from Topshop, Zara and H&M. For the school trip her outfit would be a smart but casual dress, not too revealing with trainers as there will be lots of walking and she might have to chase after some of the kids if they mess around. Susan’s costume will convey the difference between the teachers and the kids, as the kids will be in school uniform. She would carry a rucksack to hold a first aid kit, sun cream as well as her lunch. Wearing a bright coloured scrunchie on her wrist just in case she wanted to tie her hair up and to show she can be fun and add a bit of colour to her outfit. Wearing a rainproof jacket in preparation for bad weather. The makeup Susan would wear is mascara, blusher and lip bal...
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Week Beginning the 11th May

On Monday 11th May, this morning we went over scenes 31 – 41 of “Our Day Out” with Rob and Shenagh. Everyone was focused on their lines so reading the script went smoothly. However, because of bad internet connection, Shenagh wanted to go over scene 32 again. This is one of the reasons I find online classes difficult because hearing who is supposed to read next makes the lesson longer. I feel my performance went well today: I took my time when saying my lines My voice was clear I was able to convey how my character Susan was feeling at that moment. E.g in scene 33, when confronting Reilly on the line “Well, Brian … I’m here” I spoke in a slow and flirty tone which made Reilly confused and nervous. I am enjoying this play because of Willy Russell’s ability to bring his characters to life, making the reader feel annoyed, happy and sympathetic through out the play. On Tuesday 12 th May this morning, we w ent over scenes 32-35 of “Our Day Out” with Rob and Shenagh. The lesson ...
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Week Beginning the 4th May

On Monday 4 th May, I had a Zoom call with Shenagh and my class this morning. We read through the script of “Our Day Out”. We went over scenes 1 to 4. Due to COVID-19 and not being at college, rehearsing from home by computer or phone can cause problems. One of the difficulties that arose in today’s lesson was not being able to follow the script smoothly, people had to be told when it was their line. I found it frustrating because I have been practicing my lines every day and I concentrate during the lesson. Shenagh suggested to the class that they should get familiar with the script for next lesson so we can get through more scenes and bring the play to life. On Tuesday 5 th May, myself and the class rehearsed the script of “Our Day Out” with Chris, our TA this morning. Once again, I found it frustrating because the class was not focused, people still had to be told when it was their line. However, Chris decided it would be a good idea to discuss how each scene went after reading...
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Week Beginning the 28th April

On Tuesday 28 th April, I had a Zoom call with Rob and my class this morning. We read through the script of “Our Day Out”. As some people were not in lesson, we had to read their lines. Reading the script with my class was very helpful because it made me understand how my character Susan who is a teacher would perform a line. For example, when Reilly says, “Sir’s in love, Sir’s in love!” I would turn to look at him with a raging stare and say, “Watch it, Brian!” in a sharp and angry tone of voice. This shows that Susan is of a higher status as she is a teacher, she has had enough of Reilly’s childish acts and cannot take any more of his behaviour. Whilst reading through the play everyone laughed at the scene when I say my line “Well Brian … I’m here” and “I’m all yours … Handsome” to Louis’ character Reilly, who is a cheeky kid and thinks he is the most good-looking boy in the class. His reaction to those lines is scared and confused, this is because he was messing around and did not...
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Week Beginning the 20th April

Mnday 20th April research into radio play  Task 1 – Radio play is presented through sound alone, it needs a script, music and sound effects to keep the audience engaged. These will help the listeners imagine where the story is set, what the play is about and what the characters look like by the actor’s voices. Task 2 – “I am Kanye West” is my first radio play podcast. It was written by Darragh Mortell. The genre is comedy with a twist. The podcast is about a man called Toby Daniels who thinks he is Kanye West. He has been taken to a psychiatric hospital by police after a 999 call was made by his wife. After being released from the hospital he is in a taxi listening to the radio, it mentions Kanye West has been missing. The driver comments that Toby looks like Kanye, the drama finishes with the line “wait, what did you just say?”. The story starts with beeping sounds, nurses talking over each other to a patient who is giving birth. The sounds change to a new scene, ...
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Week Beginning the 31st March

On Tuesday 31st March, t his is the Costume I will be wearing when performing my monologue as India. India's costume  I chose this costume because my character India loves fashion, so she would wear clothes that are trendy and seen on today’s high street.  Idea for India's costume  from mood board This image was featured on my mood board when I was creating my characters look. It is a style that is worn by young people who are confident and love fashion. India is someone who enjoys being looked at, she loves getting attention from anyone that will make her feel wanted and loved. How she looks is important to her because she feels her life is a movie so she must look perfect everyday and ready for the camera to start filming.
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