Evaluation
rehearsals
Before even starting rehearsals i knew lines would be a big problem for me as the the words and word structure aren't ones which i would use in my 'bubble of vocab'so i made sure my main focus for that term would be learning lines.When reading the actors diary for Henry V at Noel coward theatre ,the director Michael said 'Let's make rehearsals about playing,not learning lines'and that's true as during rehearsals i did experience that when people including me didn't know their lines or were reading off the script it's hard to play around with the scene and bring it to life.The technique of use the first letter of each word to learn lines was very useful for me as it scaled down the amount i had to learn.As i didn't have that many lines i was able to learn them quite quickly however i didn't have the confidence to go onstage without my script as i felt comforted by it.This was something over that over the time of the rehearsal period i struggled with.I think i was like that because i'm a slight perfectionist and i hate making mistakes when it involves lines and it gets me frustrated.naturally over time i was able to sure myself that mistakes are a part of life and it's the way you deal with them that counts.
The Second part of my process was 'to keep in touch with the arc of the play' which Michael said.I now knew my lines but i didn't understand the context of my scene and what was going on in other scenes which connected my character. Understanding the context of my scene would allow me to play with it vocally through tone.pitch and pace.I needed to spend more time on why my character is saying this and what is my character saying.I needed to be able to portray what is said though my voice and physicality. i spent numerous hours on sites like 'No fear Shakespeare' which helped me understand the overall concept of what my character was saying and how other characters replied.I also spent time reading what other characters said about me and what has happened in previous scenes and scenes to come.Then i needed to be able to portray this is my voice and physicality.Understanding my scene, i was able to energise it-making it more interesting and appealing to watch.An example would be when i say 'How now mine host pistol'I learnt that Bardolph (my character)was taking the mick out of pistol calling him a host. Using this knowledge i then decided to add sarcasm and emphasise on the word 'Host'.
How was the play?
The Second part of my process was 'to keep in touch with the arc of the play' which Michael said.I now knew my lines but i didn't understand the context of my scene and what was going on in other scenes which connected my character. Understanding the context of my scene would allow me to play with it vocally through tone.pitch and pace.I needed to spend more time on why my character is saying this and what is my character saying.I needed to be able to portray what is said though my voice and physicality. i spent numerous hours on sites like 'No fear Shakespeare' which helped me understand the overall concept of what my character was saying and how other characters replied.I also spent time reading what other characters said about me and what has happened in previous scenes and scenes to come.Then i needed to be able to portray this is my voice and physicality.Understanding my scene, i was able to energise it-making it more interesting and appealing to watch.An example would be when i say 'How now mine host pistol'I learnt that Bardolph (my character)was taking the mick out of pistol calling him a host. Using this knowledge i then decided to add sarcasm and emphasise on the word 'Host'.
How was the play?
I startled myself because when i performed i was able to emotionally connect with my character and fully invest into the character like I've never been able to do in rehearsals.i felt that i gave it and the audience my all..
As i got so into character i was able to act naturally as my cracter would in the given situations.For example the scene when sophie puts her hand on my leg.The way i reacted to it was very different from how i reacted when i was in rehearsals,this time i incorporated the gun.I think this happened because i felt the atmosphere and setting of the play and instinctively i chose to use the gun and i also think having an audience watching made me want to give more as i felt motivated. Overall the cast performed an amazing piece of work,giving an originally performance and take of Henry V.
If i could do the performance again in the theatre,i would make sure to spend more time on my burgundy lines giving them more character and vocal flavour however on the night i do believe i did the best i could do.Secondly i would make sure to look over my ques as i think in the performance i may have cut someones lines but i'm not too sure.
Who has stood out and inspired me
The people who stood out and inspired me during rehearsals and the show were Naomi and Jasmine.Firstly Naomi inspired me through the amount of dedication she put into learning my lines.You could tell each time she preformed that she had worked on learning her lines and looking at the context and the meaning of her lines.On top on this she made bold choices throughout the rehearsal and used the space around her wisely and confidently.Jasmine's vocal quality is AMAZING and each time she spoke,she really articulated each and every word.She used so much vocal colour that when she said her lines it brought a strong sense of depth and power.
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