Assignment Brief
The 'Into the Woods' production includes a combination of singing, dancing and acting which fits in with the genre of musical theatre. Overall, the play is exaggerated as it has panto-style characteristics, such as comedy features throughout.
I feel I need to rehearse my cues on when to enter and exit (which is sometimes during songs and other character's lines). This is important as I need to be prepared for my lines. I also need to rehearse my singing solo as I am still not completely confident in performing it, as it is much out of my comfort zone range-wise. I feel I still need to rehearse my character's disposition, as the Narrator role is unlike most Narrators in plays, because they involve themselves into the story at times, interacting with other members of the cast.
I work well with my class friends who I support as well as gaining feedback about my performance, often suggesting ways we could improve/enhance our performances and general work. I am confident with my lines and speaking out to an audience, however I lack confidence in singing infront of others, especially on my own. Me and my Narrator pair 'Holly', both exchange ideas and evaluate each other so we join together as a sort of 'duo role'.
I feel I am developing in my singing skills as I am being pushed out of my comfort zone, and my 1 to 1 singing lesson with Kim helped me strengthen my vocal technique which gave me more self-confidence. I feel very self-assured in dancing, as it was something I've done for many years before, involving performing to large audiences. So, combining the dancing with singing definitely boosted my confidence. As I have little experience in acting but a wide interest in the skill, I still have a lot to grasp. My role in 'Into the Woods' is sometimes difficult to show a variety of acting skills as the Narrator maintains the same mood/emotions, as well as remaining mostly in the same staging spot (DSR).
I feel I am independently approaching the right aspects to apply them to the context of the play. This play needs exaggeration, strong contrasts of scenes and emotions, the strong deliver of the comedy aspects, and atmosphere. My role maintains calm and quite basic gestures, and a relaxed but strong as well as enthusiastic tone of voice. This can portray my full control over the story, as I am seen as a leader who directs the characters into each scene. For the finale, the rhythm and pitch of the notes are very uplifting as it represents the 'happy ever after' ending to the play.
I am in the publicity and marketing group with a few others where we will be making the programme as well as selling and making the tickets, searching for sponsors and creating a poster. I will be in charge of writing a synopsis for the programme, briefly explaining what the production entails.
Myself and and Narrator 'Holly' researched clips of other Into the Woods productions, and observing the different ways they presented the finale musical number, movement wise. We suggested all of the characters remain still whilst the two Narrators weave through the random formation of them. This is where I would be speaking my lines which explain how every one could live in peace once again. By the end of my lines, me and Holly would be standing opposite to each other, facing towards the audience infront of the rest of the cast. Then, when the first singing line begins (Narrator solos), this will be a trigger for everyone else to start performing a group routine.
I feel always up to trying anything new, even if I struggle or am a bit nervous. My energy levels are usually high as I find this course the most interesting and exciting, however I think I could have more input in suggestions to ways around problems or just general opinions.
I always keep up to date with my line learning and ensure I have memorised it for when practising in rehearsals without our scripts. Though, I need to remember my cues for the lines as sometimes they are very far apart and even a change in scene. I can also easily remember the dance moves and staging directions for the final song section.
I work well with my class friends who I support as well as gaining feedback about my performance, often suggesting ways we could improve/enhance our performances and general work. I am confident with my lines and speaking out to an audience, however I lack confidence in singing infront of others, especially on my own. Me and my Narrator pair 'Holly', both exchange ideas and evaluate each other so we join together as a sort of 'duo role'.
I feel I am developing in my singing skills as I am being pushed out of my comfort zone, and my 1 to 1 singing lesson with Kim helped me strengthen my vocal technique which gave me more self-confidence. I feel very self-assured in dancing, as it was something I've done for many years before, involving performing to large audiences. So, combining the dancing with singing definitely boosted my confidence. As I have little experience in acting but a wide interest in the skill, I still have a lot to grasp. My role in 'Into the Woods' is sometimes difficult to show a variety of acting skills as the Narrator maintains the same mood/emotions, as well as remaining mostly in the same staging spot (DSR).
I feel I am independently approaching the right aspects to apply them to the context of the play. This play needs exaggeration, strong contrasts of scenes and emotions, the strong deliver of the comedy aspects, and atmosphere. My role maintains calm and quite basic gestures, and a relaxed but strong as well as enthusiastic tone of voice. This can portray my full control over the story, as I am seen as a leader who directs the characters into each scene. For the finale, the rhythm and pitch of the notes are very uplifting as it represents the 'happy ever after' ending to the play.
I am in the publicity and marketing group with a few others where we will be making the programme as well as selling and making the tickets, searching for sponsors and creating a poster. I will be in charge of writing a synopsis for the programme, briefly explaining what the production entails.
Myself and and Narrator 'Holly' researched clips of other Into the Woods productions, and observing the different ways they presented the finale musical number, movement wise. We suggested all of the characters remain still whilst the two Narrators weave through the random formation of them. This is where I would be speaking my lines which explain how every one could live in peace once again. By the end of my lines, me and Holly would be standing opposite to each other, facing towards the audience infront of the rest of the cast. Then, when the first singing line begins (Narrator solos), this will be a trigger for everyone else to start performing a group routine.
I feel always up to trying anything new, even if I struggle or am a bit nervous. My energy levels are usually high as I find this course the most interesting and exciting, however I think I could have more input in suggestions to ways around problems or just general opinions.
I always keep up to date with my line learning and ensure I have memorised it for when practising in rehearsals without our scripts. Though, I need to remember my cues for the lines as sometimes they are very far apart and even a change in scene. I can also easily remember the dance moves and staging directions for the final song section.
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