Audio Ensemble
Performance
December 2015
It was in this week that we finalised
research plans and concluded to turn our full attention to rehearsals. Our main research areas of focus were:
Setting – Where are they?
Answer - In
our previous sessions we established, based on lines of dialogue that the play
is set in the South of England. In a
small town, full of market streets, where Lovvie, her sister Norah, and her family
earn their livings. The town also has a
small theatre, where John takes Lovvie, and a church hall, which is where they
rehearse. The script also depicts a
gypsy traveller site, where our lead characters live, which I imagined would be
walking distance away.
Characters – What are they?
Answer - We
envisioned our characters to be unique and identifiable vocally, all the while
inflicting a sense of stereotypes. For
example, Lovvie and her family scripted speeches are written to have a
similarity to “chavs” from the South of England. Therefore performances as gypsy characters
will be stereotypical enhanced, to ensure they have their own identity and
audience members can envision who is who.
In comparison, my character, John is a well-educated drama teacher, who
lived in London for a select period of time, therefore I will be sticking
closely to my neutral Southern English accent.
Thereby ensuring the character’s identity, amongst the other characters
and his ability to stand out for the audience.
The Play – What is it?
Answer - The
radio play, ‘Atching Tan’, is a contemporary piece of drama that offers new
twists to story lines we have seen/heard of before. The love triangle offers a unique spin on the
‘Romeo & Juliet’ tragedy. The
setting offers a perspective on real matters/issues in today’s lifestyle. But the characters offer a relatable brand of
storytelling that will enthral audience members to listen on.
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