21/1/15 - Rehearsal

We got a lot done in last week's session, we managed to plan the rest of tales 6 and 7 and finish tale 5. I've already learnt all y lines, so now I just need to remember when and where I come on and off stage.

I really enjoyed the work I did in the session because of the amount of progress we all made, it was a very productive lesson! me and my group working on tale 6 have finally finished running through the whole scene, now we just need to polish it off, it took a long time because our scene was pretty long, but we managed to include lots of physical theatre, (which is a good thing because that's the main focus this term!) We have added a lot to tale 5 because it is the longest, most complicated tale. We used different techniques, one I really like is when Jake and Sherene go in the room behind and have an argument and the audience will only be able to hear them, not see them. This will give the effect that an argument is taking place 'next door'. 

I decided to type up the self-observation sheet straight onto the computer because why not?

Unit 15 Performing Scripted Plays Rehearsal Self Observation

Marking criteria:

P2 Demonstrate personal and technical skills in rehearsal making a positive contribution to the process

M2 Demonstrate personal and technical skills in rehearsal, consistently making a positive contribution and constructive contribution to the process.

D2 Demonstrate personal and technical skills in rehearsal with consistently positive and constructive contributions, engagement, commitment, input and self- reflection.

Set yourself  three rehearsal targets:

1. Remember my blocking.

2. Add more character to my voice so I don't just sound like a robot.

3. Still give it my all in every lesson so I'm on the ball.

Reflect on the targets set:  Have they been achieved? How?   

Looking back at my targets from last week, I have learnt my lines well enough so I say them smoothly so I do keep the flow of the scene going. I did (like always) keep a positive attitude through the lesson, even when I was hungry and tired, and even when I wasn't in a scene and just waiting. I spoke up a little bit more in my group and some of my own ideas are in tale 6 which I like allot!

What would you give yourself for today’s rehearsal? 

For last week's session, I would give myself a merit/distinction because I feel like I tick all the boxes for those two, I make sure that I am consistently self-reflecting on my acting and others, contributing to scenes and ideas, and committing myself to everything.