Blog #29

Blog #28

This is an image of the panels that are going to be on the background of the different scenes. I helped Erika move the panels to the stage so that the other people could put the feet on them so they would stand.

This is an image of Adriana and I setting up all the lava lamps. We opened the new ones and picked the 4 best ones to have in Jeannie's office and we put away the lava lamps that were extra. We made sure the 4 we chose worked and that the plug worked too.

This is an image of the list of props and costumes for every character in our play. I helped Luna to tape these in the guys' dressing rooms so that everyone knows what they need for every scene.

This is an image of the props table for our class. I helped Camelia and Adriana to set this up so that on the day of the play and during rehearsals everyone knows where everything is and so that everything is organized.

Blog #27

Post your thoughts about specific character interactions, lines, actions and more in the play.

What stands out to you? Why?

What stands out to me is how much work is involved in creating a play/production. Usually people just see the final performance but they don't know about all the work backstage and behind the final product. I'm impressed at all the work people have been doing to get this project done the best it can be. Also all the communication that has been going on between groups and all the team work.

What Acts or Scenes?

The scene that stands out to me is Act I Scene II when all the students introduce each other. This scene really stands out because almost everyone is rhyming when they introduce themselves and its the first scene that the audience gets to notice this is a musical and everyone is different from Tyler, or that's what he thinks. It is also a funny scene and makes the audience laugh. I also like the scene where "The Boys" fight Tyler by dancing around him.

What lines? Actions? Interactions?

I like when the coach starts talking to Tyler and then suddenly just starts yelling at him and being mean, also how she starts singing "Nobody Cares". I also like when Clem talks to Oliver and teaches him how to get people's wallets. What also stands out is the way "The Boys" try to act "tough" and are similar to the ones in "Grease."

(Aside from "be louder..." or "where does this go?") What constructive feedback do you have for actors, directors, managers, props, sets, etc. based on what you have seen?

I think the actors should watch the movies or TV shows their characters are based off to really see what their character is like. This will help them to really be their character and it will help the audience better notice what each character from our play was based off. They should also practice saying their lines in front of the mirror to see how they are showing their character.

Blog #26

Post three photos of the work (or screenshots) that you have created over the past week for our exhibition. Think of the rehearsals, the costumes, the sets, everything!

1) Organized list of props and joined them together with the costume list so Camellia could have an easier time tracking who has brought in what.

2) Helped tape off the main commons so the actors had an idea of how much space they would have up on stage at the actual Theater, which will be used for practicing.

3) Helped tape down markings of where props should be going during the scenes like chairs, tables, boxes, etc. on the main commons.

What are you most proud of so far?

I'm very proud that my partner and I are able to communicate with all the different groups/jobs and just anyone and be able to help them whenever they need help. I think communication is really important in every project and a lot more important in this one because we are basically working as a class and not as individuals. I feel like my partner and I have really good communication between us and with everyone and are able to easily talk to them about what they're working on and what they need to do and keep them on track.

What are you excited about in our exhibition?

I'm really excited to see how people will react when they go into the Potiker Theater and seeing that its the real deal because even if we showed the class pictures, that doesn't compare to actually going into the Theater and getting to see how huge it really is. I'm excited to see how our final work/exhibition will turn out. I really hope it will be great and that people enjoy watching both of our plays. I'm excited to see my classmates perform on stage in front of a huge audience.