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THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2008
Today's class we were separated into groups yet again for the next assignment, Story Theater. Once, again to my great relief, Pritina is my director along with Farrah, and my team mates are Natasha, Judy and Lauren. We're a team of four compared to the other groups who are teams of five.
We had to discuss what story we were going to act out as a group. Our directors had to decide upon what style of performance to use. Ian told everyone that the story theatre had to incorporate a bit of chorus work (which includes singing and sound effects). We didn't have a very long meeting, Pritina and Farrah want us to go home and think about what it was we wanted to do.
As for me, i was thinking about something like hansel and gretel or jack and the beanstalk... those are some of my favourite fairy tales. Too often when people say fairy tales they think, cinderella, snow white, sleeping beauty, they forget the good ones like those two or even something like Puss in boots... i like that story, it's short and sweet with a nice ending.
I'll write out a list of stories that i think we should do and then take it up to the next team meeting which has yet to be decided because we have mid-semester break next week and Pritina will let us know by text when we'll meet up.
That's about it for now. Keep in touch for more stuff about our story theatre work.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Class debrief
TUESDAY 8 APRIL 2008
Today for class, we did our debrief of the monologue exercise from last week. It was
a very interesting session. Apete and Ian talked us through how we felt as we were in the space, what emotions were running through our mind. How did we get into character? How did we feel about our monologue after we performed it.
The questions got me thinking like this:
1. How did you feel as you went into the space? What emotions were running through your mind?
I was nervous as hell, but once i took off my glasses, it became so much easier for me to focus on what i was doing. I was eager to have it over and done with. It was pretty nerve wracking for me to wait my turn. Lucky enough i was the fifth person to be called out. I felt sorry for those who had to perform last or towards the bottom end of the list.
2. How did you get into character? Was it easy?
I got into character by taking a few deep breaths and letting my anger build up through the performance. To feel angry, i focused my thoughts ona fight i had with my brother and then i had to feel sadness for the audience's ignorance, so i thought about all those people out there who never realised that their words had an impact on a gay person's life. It was not easy for me to get into character in the weeks leading up to the performance. ON the day, i realised that i could do it easily, the hard thing from there is staying in character and not taking it way over the top.
3. How do you feel about your monologue now that you've performed it?
I feel that i can give it a lot more justice if i had a chance to perform it again. I thoroughly enjoyed the exercise and i hope to do more in the future. After i performed, if i could i would try to make changes again with the way i presented it. This was a hard monologue to work but it was very good and absolutely fun to work. My directors help with the monologue was truly great and i appreciate all the hard work she put into making me perform with everything i had.
So that's about it for today's class... next up we're doing story theatre.
AND IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHAT I GOT FOR MY MONOLOGUE, I SCORED A "B"... thanks Apete.
Today for class, we did our debrief of the monologue exercise from last week. It was
a very interesting session. Apete and Ian talked us through how we felt as we were in the space, what emotions were running through our mind. How did we get into character? How did we feel about our monologue after we performed it.
The questions got me thinking like this:
1. How did you feel as you went into the space? What emotions were running through your mind?
I was nervous as hell, but once i took off my glasses, it became so much easier for me to focus on what i was doing. I was eager to have it over and done with. It was pretty nerve wracking for me to wait my turn. Lucky enough i was the fifth person to be called out. I felt sorry for those who had to perform last or towards the bottom end of the list.
2. How did you get into character? Was it easy?
I got into character by taking a few deep breaths and letting my anger build up through the performance. To feel angry, i focused my thoughts ona fight i had with my brother and then i had to feel sadness for the audience's ignorance, so i thought about all those people out there who never realised that their words had an impact on a gay person's life. It was not easy for me to get into character in the weeks leading up to the performance. ON the day, i realised that i could do it easily, the hard thing from there is staying in character and not taking it way over the top.
3. How do you feel about your monologue now that you've performed it?
I feel that i can give it a lot more justice if i had a chance to perform it again. I thoroughly enjoyed the exercise and i hope to do more in the future. After i performed, if i could i would try to make changes again with the way i presented it. This was a hard monologue to work but it was very good and absolutely fun to work. My directors help with the monologue was truly great and i appreciate all the hard work she put into making me perform with everything i had.
So that's about it for today's class... next up we're doing story theatre.
AND IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHAT I GOT FOR MY MONOLOGUE, I SCORED A "B"... thanks Apete.
Monday, April 21, 2008
The day has finally arrived
THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2008
Ok, my pre-monologue jitters took me by surprise. I met up with Pritina way before the class began and we just sat outside and talked about how things might turn out. I was feeling ok, not too nervous. We ran through my monologue just one more time, and also through Elizabeth's and Anshu's. We've all got our work to pat, it's just a matter of performing it right and getting the marks we're all aiming for.
Apete came in early and reminded us that monologue presentations begin at 4.30pm and we'd all have to draw numbers to see who performs first. I picked the number 5 before me is Siteri. Now, to be honest, I was feeling pretty calm and confident in my ability to do justice to my character. The only hint of how nervous i was feeling came from how bad i was coughing. I mean, my throat was dry and with the air conditioning on, it just made it worse... i was coughing badly! Even when i drank water, my throat still felt dry. damn it!
Pretty soon, it was my turn. Now, i never said this yesterday but as part of my costume, i had to take off my glasses to complete the look, which was totally fine with me because it made it sooo much easier for me to not look at the crowd but focus more on a range of spots so i can feel more relaxed in my character.
It was amazing to me how once i started, i flowed through with my thoughts and my lines just came naturally to mind, even my blocking was good! Stepping into the spotlight, i realised how far i had actually come from when i first started working on this monologue and i've come to appreciate the work that my director put into shaping me and working through the roughness of my character. Even the support of my friends and fellow group members helped a lot!!!
Once i had finished my monologue, the applause i received at the end made me feel like i was on top of the world. But now that obstacle was cleared, my only worry was how much i would receive from Apete and Ian for my performance.
Once again, my fingers are crossed for a favourable response.
Ok, my pre-monologue jitters took me by surprise. I met up with Pritina way before the class began and we just sat outside and talked about how things might turn out. I was feeling ok, not too nervous. We ran through my monologue just one more time, and also through Elizabeth's and Anshu's. We've all got our work to pat, it's just a matter of performing it right and getting the marks we're all aiming for.
Apete came in early and reminded us that monologue presentations begin at 4.30pm and we'd all have to draw numbers to see who performs first. I picked the number 5 before me is Siteri. Now, to be honest, I was feeling pretty calm and confident in my ability to do justice to my character. The only hint of how nervous i was feeling came from how bad i was coughing. I mean, my throat was dry and with the air conditioning on, it just made it worse... i was coughing badly! Even when i drank water, my throat still felt dry. damn it!
Pretty soon, it was my turn. Now, i never said this yesterday but as part of my costume, i had to take off my glasses to complete the look, which was totally fine with me because it made it sooo much easier for me to not look at the crowd but focus more on a range of spots so i can feel more relaxed in my character.
It was amazing to me how once i started, i flowed through with my thoughts and my lines just came naturally to mind, even my blocking was good! Stepping into the spotlight, i realised how far i had actually come from when i first started working on this monologue and i've come to appreciate the work that my director put into shaping me and working through the roughness of my character. Even the support of my friends and fellow group members helped a lot!!!
Once i had finished my monologue, the applause i received at the end made me feel like i was on top of the world. But now that obstacle was cleared, my only worry was how much i would receive from Apete and Ian for my performance.
Once again, my fingers are crossed for a favourable response.
Monologue production week
WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL 2008
Well, there's one day left to go before the big monologue presentations and I'm such a nervous wreck! I had a dress rehersal with Pritina today. She wanted me to look boy-ish yet maintaining some of my fem charm. So I wore my black long trousers, black bula shirt, with my shell beaded necklace and a pair of studs; on top of that, i had my hair braided for the occasion.
The whole group is feeling the nerves, we're forgetting lines and missing our blockings. I'm fairly confident that i can do well, i'm just not sure that i can pull off the character as well as i ought to...u understand?
I've got my fingers crossed for this monologue. Wish me luck!
Well, there's one day left to go before the big monologue presentations and I'm such a nervous wreck! I had a dress rehersal with Pritina today. She wanted me to look boy-ish yet maintaining some of my fem charm. So I wore my black long trousers, black bula shirt, with my shell beaded necklace and a pair of studs; on top of that, i had my hair braided for the occasion.
The whole group is feeling the nerves, we're forgetting lines and missing our blockings. I'm fairly confident that i can do well, i'm just not sure that i can pull off the character as well as i ought to...u understand?
I've got my fingers crossed for this monologue. Wish me luck!
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