Monday, December 28, 2009
22/12/09 & 23/12/09 as well
Sorry for the delay! Here's a recap of what we did during last
Tuesday's session:
- full line read
- sharing of research info
- self-directing with unison singing, abstract movement and soundscape
Here are some questions to reflect upon after Wednesday's session:
- What is this play about?
- What is the plot?
- What are the major themes?
- Are there any historical references or necessary study?
- Discuss each character
Here's a recap of Today's session:
- trust exercises
- forum theatre
- 24 hours in the life of __
- hotseat
- blocking
Monday, December 21, 2009
1st day at Boon Lay
Short Recap & Important Things to Take Note:Physical Warm-Up- Leaders need to give more specific and detailed instructions
- Exercises on the whole need to be done tighter, with focus & seriousness
Relaxation- Lift your elbows by the joints
- Raise your entire arm high up into the sky & stretch as much as possible
- Drop your arm joint by joint followed by the head
- Take a deep breath & let go of your entire upper body (remember to bend your knees!)
- Lift back your body joint by joint to its original position
Breathing (eg isolated breathing)
- Place your right hand on your chest & left hand on your abdomen
- Take a deep breath and fill in your diaphragm first before the chest in 3 counts each
- Release your breath from your chest first before the diaphragm in 3 counts each
Voice - 'Resonating scales' exercise was fairly well conducted
Articulation- New exercise: place the tip of your tongue against your lower set of teeth & try to pronounce your name as clearly and audibly as possible
Improv- Stage awareness (blocking, space, bigger movements etc.) & audience awareness
- Practise stage discipline & control -- don't break out of character
- Challenge ourselves by resolving the issue in a different manner instead of retreating to the usual comedy/humour (our comfort zone)
Soundscape- The use of sound (eg mopping of floor, shuffling of feet etc.) to create tension/awkwardness against a backdrop of stillness/inaction
Reminders:
- 23rd's CCA session has been extended to 5pm
- Research on your assigned topic for 'Find Me'
- Write your daily reflections
Monday, December 28, 2009
22/12/09 & 23/12/09 as well
Sorry for the delay! Here's a recap of what we did during last
Tuesday's session:
- full line read
- sharing of research info
- self-directing with unison singing, abstract movement and soundscape
Here are some questions to reflect upon after Wednesday's session:
- What is this play about?
- What is the plot?
- What are the major themes?
- Are there any historical references or necessary study?
- Discuss each character
Here's a recap of Today's session:
- trust exercises
- forum theatre
- 24 hours in the life of __
- hotseat
- blocking
Monday, December 21, 2009
1st day at Boon Lay
Short Recap & Important Things to Take Note:Physical Warm-Up- Leaders need to give more specific and detailed instructions
- Exercises on the whole need to be done tighter, with focus & seriousness
Relaxation- Lift your elbows by the joints
- Raise your entire arm high up into the sky & stretch as much as possible
- Drop your arm joint by joint followed by the head
- Take a deep breath & let go of your entire upper body (remember to bend your knees!)
- Lift back your body joint by joint to its original position
Breathing (eg isolated breathing)
- Place your right hand on your chest & left hand on your abdomen
- Take a deep breath and fill in your diaphragm first before the chest in 3 counts each
- Release your breath from your chest first before the diaphragm in 3 counts each
Voice - 'Resonating scales' exercise was fairly well conducted
Articulation- New exercise: place the tip of your tongue against your lower set of teeth & try to pronounce your name as clearly and audibly as possible
Improv- Stage awareness (blocking, space, bigger movements etc.) & audience awareness
- Practise stage discipline & control -- don't break out of character
- Challenge ourselves by resolving the issue in a different manner instead of retreating to the usual comedy/humour (our comfort zone)
Soundscape- The use of sound (eg mopping of floor, shuffling of feet etc.) to create tension/awkwardness against a backdrop of stillness/inaction
Reminders:
- 23rd's CCA session has been extended to 5pm
- Research on your assigned topic for 'Find Me'
- Write your daily reflections
