Today we did Accidental Death of an Anarchist, as I haven't been in due to not being well, this was my first rehearsal with the group, however as Mihali wasn't in, Sarah filled in as which was beneficial somewhat with helping with cue lines and as she is also a Constable.
Subtext the meaning behind what is being said. Bertozzo (Emma) is talking to the audience for the first part of her lines and is breaking the fourth wall. She is informing the audience of what is going on and what they'll see. It is similar to Sharney's role in "Fear and Misery of the Third Reicht". Rob wanted us to be more over the top as it is very Brechtian so suggested that she be obnoxious as a police officer she has seen everything. We have to think of pantomimes as this will cause her to capture the audiences attention as it will engage the audience.
To personify me being a Maniac, Rob suggested that I be overdramatic and engage the audience when I can.
It was very beneficial to have rehearsed with the group as I could do so much more with my character to really personify and exaggerate being a Maniac. I did notice that I was forgetting my lines, even though I knew them. I believe this was due to not having rehearsed in a while because of being ill and knowing that the performance was next week so I felt under pressure to try and do well and show to my group and Rob that I was serious and open to constructive criticism and that I would take on board feedback to make the scene and my character better.
I really liked my character and the scene, but it is a shame that I didn't have enough time to rehearse but regardless the show must go on.
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