BHM 6 - Evaluation of Performance

BTEC MUSICAL THEATRE 2014-15

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

PLANNING

Comment on the following –

the number ofREHEARSALS and how effective your target-setting was	effectiveness We managed to finish what we planned and developed to do in the number of rehearsals	how you would improve for NEXT TIME Increase rehearsals in order to develop what we're doing Focus more in rehearsals
your STAGINGincluding movement around stage	effectiveness We used a variety of the staging space and a circular formation in the centre stage, and the use of downstage right. This was effective as it wasn't just in one place so it didn't get	how you would improve for NEXT TIME We could of involved props which would enhance our performance and further add to our theme of slavery and the need for freedom e.g. podium for MLK
your LIGHTING	effectiveness We used two different lightings(spotlight and white wash) This was effective as it changed the mood/scene of the act, as well as representation of the characters (Martin Luther King, African slaves)	how you would improve for NEXT TIME We could of used stronger lighting to contrast the scenes/sections eg. Red lighting to show pain/torture
your SOUNDincluding your technical use of mics/instruments etc.	effectiveness We used one song for the dance piece and the end of the speech section - track song The song was effective as it is about the slavery in the 1930s so fits in with the concept. We also used music visualisation	how you would improve for NEXT TIME We could of edited/added different music to make it more interesting, such as when we were originally going to have mini breaks in the song throughout the performance whenever Ashley spoke.

PERFORMANCE SKILLS

MOVEMENT and VOCAL DELIVERY	effectiveness Our movement was clear and strong, which defined the meaning of the dance. Our vocal delivery was loud and well projected, even with the use of the microphone. He used a powerful deep tone in his voice, as well has good diction in order to get the message across the the audience	how you would improve for NEXT TIME Our movement could of been more exaggerated as well as  the vocal delivery, which could have had more rests to  reflect MLK's passionate speech
EXPRESSIVENESS (facial and physical)	effectiveness We portrayed strong expression through our movement when dancing, especially in certain gestures such as reaching upwards (shows calling for help) links to the narrative.	how you would improve for NEXT TIME We need to show stronger facial expressions to represent characterisation, not just through our actual movement and dynamics. This would contribute well to the whole act
COMMUNICATION TO THE AUDIENCE and how your performance was received	effectiveness We engaged the audience to our act mostly because of Ashley's introduction, as he spoke to the audience rather than 'at' them.	how you would improve for NEXT TIME Relating to facial expressions, our dance could have also engaged the audience more by stronger facial expressions, which reflects towards the crowd at times.
CONSISTENCY OF COMMUNICATION (how well you maintained your chosen persona)	effectiveness Ashley maintained his persona as he held strong facial expressions and used his techniques to voice a great performance.	how you would improve for NEXT TIME To improve next time, we could have held our personas stronger as an accident ended up in some of us losing grip of our characters