Today, we focused entirely on our ensembles in which we grouped up with other cast members that were in those particular songs. This included 'Seasons Of Love', 'Will I' and 'Life Support'. For 'Will I', this song represents the HIV/AIDS support group, who join together in an emotional performance of full expression. It shows how they feel empty, worthless and trapped in a never-ending nightmare, clearly shown in the lyrics "Will I wake tomorrow, from this nightmare".
The song consists of the overlapping and cross overs of vocals, so we sectioned ourselves into 7 small groups. The number of groups will possibly reduce for the actual shows as not everyone will be on cast. For example, me and Bryleah are double casted to play 'Pam', who is a member of the life support group. So only one of us will be on for each performance. The number of the group you were in was in order of when you will come in and begin singing. In order for the structure to flow well we have to concentrate on our timing of coming in and of keeping the same pace as everyone else.
What went well in 'Will I' was we managed to stay in time with every other group meaning our crossing overs combined well and sounded really good considering it was our first proper rehearsal of it. What we need to improve is our vocal power, that each individual in each group is producing the same volume and projection as the rest so each group can be heard. When we further practice this song, we also need to think more about the context of the situation and apply it into our body language. Although we most likely won't be using obvious movement, we still need to give off the subtle, dispiriting yet powerful feel of the scene. This can be displayed through neutral or low facial expressions and body language. This hopefully sends a message to the audience of how it feels to have something such as this hanging over you for the rest of your life, which affects your way of living especially socially.
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