Siobhan 8th October 2009.
We looked at the 1st stanza of "Ballard Of Marie Saunders: The Jew's Whore", using some Brectian techniques.
Ensemble: Working Together
Mass Movement
Vocal and Physical repetition
Levels: Physical and Sound
Montage
Alienation
Juxtaposition
Erwin Piscator- Worked with Brecht
Kurt Weil- Composer for Brecht
Both Kurt and Erwin were part of "Epic Theatre" and co-wrote "The Three Penny Opera" originally known as "The Beggars Opera" with Brecht.
Character's in "Ballard Of Marie Saunders: The Jew's Whore"
1. Marie
2. Mob
3. Mother
4. Lover
5. Hitler?
6. Brecht?
Within the 1st stanza we had to look at the last 4 lines:
"The Price is rising for butcher's meat.
The drumming's now at it's height
God alive if they are coming down your street,
It'll be tonight."
I was in a group with:
> Jay
> Dan
> Sammy
> Nicole
> Zee
> Lloyd
We started off with us girls DSC (Down Stage Centre) and the boys USC (Up Stage Centre). Us girls were using repetition with the first line and the guys walking/marching towards saying the second line. Then Lloyd was taken from me and Nicole. Then Zee and Jay held me and Nicole (whilst the 3rd line was being said). Then when Jay and Zee said the last line, they pushed me and Nicole to the ground, and whilst we tried to escape they grabbed a hold of our legs. The rehearsal was great and around 3:30pm we showed Ryan (A music student from Barnet College) (Soooooooooooo Hottttttttttt!!!!!!). I couldn't focus until Siobhan said that we were performing (for future reference I need to think about Brecht's poems instead of how cute Ryan's hair is.) We want some music involved so according to Siobhan, Ryan was the best person for the job. However after the rehearsal I felt like a bear had squashed my knee caps. I have a major bruise on my right knee cap (for future reference, bring my knee supports).
Monday, 15 February 2010
Log book 8
Nik 6th October 2009.
In the first session we looked at our character profile and did some exercises to help us create our character more. We did a lot of exercises to ensure we were changing us from being ourselves to being the character.
After lunch we looked at Act one, and Act 2. In Act one we did a lot of blocking to make the scene come alive. Dan, Amy B, Sammy and Nik gave direction for this act.
After this we blocked Act two. I am not in Act two, but I gave a little direction. When Zee says "Oh is it! In Johnathon's trap?", I suggested that he says it with a bit of passion, as if he is happy to cover his guilt.
Fainting
Guilt
In the first session we looked at our character profile and did some exercises to help us create our character more. We did a lot of exercises to ensure we were changing us from being ourselves to being the character.
After lunch we looked at Act one, and Act 2. In Act one we did a lot of blocking to make the scene come alive. Dan, Amy B, Sammy and Nik gave direction for this act.
After this we blocked Act two. I am not in Act two, but I gave a little direction. When Zee says "Oh is it! In Johnathon's trap?", I suggested that he says it with a bit of passion, as if he is happy to cover his guilt.
Fainting
Guilt
Log book 7
Nik 6th October 2009.
Act one.
Stage direction for Susanna Walcott.
* Parris on knees next to bed. Stage right
* Bed in centre, for Betty, Betty is not waking.
* Wooden chair left of bed, another chair right side up stage.
* Closed chest up stage left.
* Entrance up stage right for all actors.
* Susanna turn body towards audience next to chair which is up stage.
* When leaving turn downstage, walk to leave, stop turn twist left, turn back, and exit.
Act one.
Stage direction for Susanna Walcott.
* Parris on knees next to bed. Stage right
* Bed in centre, for Betty, Betty is not waking.
* Wooden chair left of bed, another chair right side up stage.
* Closed chest up stage left.
* Entrance up stage right for all actors.
* Susanna turn body towards audience next to chair which is up stage.
* When leaving turn downstage, walk to leave, stop turn twist left, turn back, and exit.
Log book 6
Siobhan 5th October 2009
The Magic If.
1. Actor describing the character from the feet up - Using motion. We dud this several times to get a clearer idea on the character.
2. Describe the character in character.
Desicions I made:
1. Slow, Soft tone of voice
2.Has a good posture (not uptight)
We start from the feet up to get the full description of the character.
What if we were in the woods?
I suggested this and we kind of based it on the info on Abigail and Betty being naked in the forest previously with Tituba.
We then looked at and blocked Act three. I filled in for Amy Lane as Giles Corey, and I also worked with Natalie and Nuria on Act one. Then we discussed what we did today.
Tips to learn lines:
1. The Ball Game- in groups or as individuals.
2. Multi-Task- Do a physical exercise.
The Magic If.
1. Actor describing the character from the feet up - Using motion. We dud this several times to get a clearer idea on the character.
2. Describe the character in character.
Desicions I made:
1. Slow, Soft tone of voice
2.Has a good posture (not uptight)
We start from the feet up to get the full description of the character.
What if we were in the woods?
I suggested this and we kind of based it on the info on Abigail and Betty being naked in the forest previously with Tituba.
We then looked at and blocked Act three. I filled in for Amy Lane as Giles Corey, and I also worked with Natalie and Nuria on Act one. Then we discussed what we did today.
Tips to learn lines:
1. The Ball Game- in groups or as individuals.
2. Multi-Task- Do a physical exercise.
Log book 5
Siobhan 1st October 2009
Today we looked at Bertolt Brecht, his biography, his poems etc. We looked at one of his techniques called Juxtaposition. Jonnie died (by killing himself) whilst me, Natalie and Katrice were singing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas". We then read "Ballard of Marie Saunders, The Jew's Whore.".
Today we looked at Bertolt Brecht, his biography, his poems etc. We looked at one of his techniques called Juxtaposition. Jonnie died (by killing himself) whilst me, Natalie and Katrice were singing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas". We then read "Ballard of Marie Saunders, The Jew's Whore.".
Log book 4
Nik 29th September 2009
We did a few focus exercises focusing on one theme "Religion". It offended me a bit as much as our theory session did. I can do "The Crucible". I have no problem with it, but an offense is something I take very seriously. I know it's all to help with my character profile and all, but making me do an exercise that requires to say something that I don't believe in or that offends my religion I can't do it. I fear it, and me worrying about it doesn't exactly help. I can play Susanna Walcott, but I have to create her in my own way that won't affect me. My culture and religion has been tested enough so far. I spoke to Nik and Joanne and I felt better.
After lunch we had another session and Nik played some Puritain inspired music. After 3 minutes into the song, I suffered a panic attack (a big one) which lasted around 15 minutes. After I had calmed down, I went back into the session and we played wink murder. It was a good game. After the session finished, I felt really exhausted.
We did a few focus exercises focusing on one theme "Religion". It offended me a bit as much as our theory session did. I can do "The Crucible". I have no problem with it, but an offense is something I take very seriously. I know it's all to help with my character profile and all, but making me do an exercise that requires to say something that I don't believe in or that offends my religion I can't do it. I fear it, and me worrying about it doesn't exactly help. I can play Susanna Walcott, but I have to create her in my own way that won't affect me. My culture and religion has been tested enough so far. I spoke to Nik and Joanne and I felt better.
After lunch we had another session and Nik played some Puritain inspired music. After 3 minutes into the song, I suffered a panic attack (a big one) which lasted around 15 minutes. After I had calmed down, I went back into the session and we played wink murder. It was a good game. After the session finished, I felt really exhausted.
Log book 3
Siobhan 24th September 2009.
AM: We did a warm up exercise. Then we sang an African song to warm our voices. We then broke into pairs to work on Emotive Memory. I was with Ryan. The Emotive Memory exercise was:
1. Share Stories
2. Direct each other in a short scene which 'explores' the emotions from that 'real life' event but not the actual event itself.
TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!
PM: Today I have a challenge to test out Mary Warren. Siobhan said she doesn't want to make me feel uncomfortable. I am playing Susanna Walcott.
Susanna Walcott: Good woman, but is very inspired by most people including Abigail.
Act one:
Amy Lane- Betty
Nuria- Tituba
Aaron- Parris
Lily- Susanna
Natalie- Abigail
Act two:
Joanne- Elizabeth Proctor
Zee- John Proctor
Rozana- Mary Warren
Ayla- Director
Act three:
Sammy- John Proctor
Amy Bathie- Elizabeth Proctor
Jonnie- Hathorne
Katrice- Martha Corey/Cheever
Amy Lane- Giles Corey
Dan- Danforth
Aaron- Hale
Jay- Parris
Nicole- Abigail
Lloyd- Mary Warren
Lily- Susanna Walcott
Nuria- Mercy Lewis
Ayla- Mr Putnam
Act four:
Ayla- Elizabeth Proctor
Zee- John Proctor
Rozana & Joanne- Directors.
Characterization:
1. Gender
2. Age
3. Social Class
4. Ethnic Origin
5. Character's Web-Connections.
6. Locality- Location (an insider or outsider)
7. Historical Context
My costume:
Black shoes
Plain blouse
Plain skirt
Apron
Bonnett
No Make-up
No Jewellery
AM: We did a warm up exercise. Then we sang an African song to warm our voices. We then broke into pairs to work on Emotive Memory. I was with Ryan. The Emotive Memory exercise was:
1. Share Stories
2. Direct each other in a short scene which 'explores' the emotions from that 'real life' event but not the actual event itself.
TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!
PM: Today I have a challenge to test out Mary Warren. Siobhan said she doesn't want to make me feel uncomfortable. I am playing Susanna Walcott.
Susanna Walcott: Good woman, but is very inspired by most people including Abigail.
Act one:
Amy Lane- Betty
Nuria- Tituba
Aaron- Parris
Lily- Susanna
Natalie- Abigail
Act two:
Joanne- Elizabeth Proctor
Zee- John Proctor
Rozana- Mary Warren
Ayla- Director
Act three:
Sammy- John Proctor
Amy Bathie- Elizabeth Proctor
Jonnie- Hathorne
Katrice- Martha Corey/Cheever
Amy Lane- Giles Corey
Dan- Danforth
Aaron- Hale
Jay- Parris
Nicole- Abigail
Lloyd- Mary Warren
Lily- Susanna Walcott
Nuria- Mercy Lewis
Ayla- Mr Putnam
Act four:
Ayla- Elizabeth Proctor
Zee- John Proctor
Rozana & Joanne- Directors.
Characterization:
1. Gender
2. Age
3. Social Class
4. Ethnic Origin
5. Character's Web-Connections.
6. Locality- Location (an insider or outsider)
7. Historical Context
My costume:
Black shoes
Plain blouse
Plain skirt
Apron
Bonnett
No Make-up
No Jewellery
Log book 2
Siobhan 24th September 2009.
Today we recieved our proper assignement briefs (which was a big bonus for the organised me) and read it through. We then looked at and read "The Crucible" act three, and ended up having a discussion on what we wanted to do. The Crucible? A Dolls House? The Seagull? Brecht's Poems? In the end we decided that we would do act three of The Crucible and a few of Brecht's Poem. I then confided in Siobhan about my fears of witches since I was eight and how I felt about doing the crucible. She said this was ok, if I was terrified of doing it I could do more of the Brecht poems (which was a great relief!)
Today we recieved our proper assignement briefs (which was a big bonus for the organised me) and read it through. We then looked at and read "The Crucible" act three, and ended up having a discussion on what we wanted to do. The Crucible? A Dolls House? The Seagull? Brecht's Poems? In the end we decided that we would do act three of The Crucible and a few of Brecht's Poem. I then confided in Siobhan about my fears of witches since I was eight and how I felt about doing the crucible. She said this was ok, if I was terrified of doing it I could do more of the Brecht poems (which was a great relief!)
Log book 1
Nik 22nd September 2009.
The process of an Actor:
1. Individual- Being your individual, unique self.
2. Building amd Creating- Ideas.
3. Different steps/stages- Taking risks or not taking risks on a certain stage of rehearsals or preperation.
4.Thoughts- Having a thought process for rehearsals, independent studying, and preperation.
5.Changes- Making changes when nessecary.
6. Understanding- Having an understanding in regards to Practioners, Writers, Scripts, Characters etc.
7. Development- Developing work to take it to a high standard.
8. Challenge- Challenge yourself out your comfort zone, and challenge yourself to become any character.
9. Reflection- Reflect on your thoughts, progress, performance etc.
10. Knowledge- Know what you have to improve, and what you have done best as well.
During the process always make sure you do the following:
1. MAKE A FOUNDATION
2. PLANNING
3. PREPERATION
What is the job of an actor?
1. Warm-up
2. Strip your self of crap
3. Lie professionally
4. Prepare
5. Act
"The art of an actor"
Practically:
1. Read the play
2. Read the play again
3. Think about your character description (answer the questions)- Physical description
"STAY TRUTHFUL TO THE SCRIPT"
4. Look at other character's lines who has a connection with you. Write your thoughts on the other character's lines.
5. Think visually:
- Costume Design
- Wedding Ring
6. Find anything to aid the creation of your character
: Before and during the first rehearsal make sure you do the character requirements and additional work.
PREPERATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
During our practical session we did a warm-up consisting of concerntration exercises, testing our limits etc. Then we tested how we are naturally and not acting anything. We also did a few trust games such as running into Dan, Jonnie, Sammy, Zee and Jay but with our eyes closed. We learnt how to trust other's around us. We did another exercise where we had to close our eyes (we were in partners, I was with Jay) and feel each other's hands to try and remember what they feel like. Then Nik chose some of us at random to test if we remembered the tough of our partner's hand. It was a whole new experience for me, as it takes me a while to trust others when acting.
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Hello and welcome to my Blog
My name is Lily Ellen Corrigan. I am 20 years old and a professional Actress, who enjoys all varieties of Acting. I have been in a variety of plays dating from 2002-2009. These include Othello (2002), Chicago (2003), Teenage Troubles (2003), Roses In The Wind (2007), Anthony and Cleopatra (2008), and Macbeth (2009). I also Sing a little, and I have written over 200 songs over the past 7 years. I have also done some Technical work i.e Costume, Hair and Make-Up, and I have learnt to set a stage as well. I am a hardworking person, who strives when she is pushed. I am a very dedicated person to the Performing Arts, and have been since I was a young teenager.
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