19.11.19 - Peter and the Wolf - Ms Trono

WARM UP
Last week we completed our blocking, so in this rehearsal we did a game at the beginning to see if we remembered each segment of sound and run to where our characters should be.  The only problem with this was that there are many times when the same piece of music repeats so it was difficult to immediately get into position.  This game was, however, very fun and got everyone moving.

REHEARSAL
We kept going over our movements and blocking to improve some details or just to engrave everything in our minds.  We went over the bird and Peter interaction at the beginning of the piece.  This has come a long way from where we started.  I think we need to focus on the wolf a bit more and help him with his choreography.   The cast did get a little tired at points leading to us being quite unmotivated which is something I think we all really struggle with.  I think we need to work on our stamina a lot as this play is 30 mins of movements so we need to have that nailed.

Peter and the Bird

12.11.19 - Peter and the Wolf - Ms Trono

REHEARSAL
In this rehearsal, we re-blocked the procession so that it makes more sense with the music and the storyline.
Before, our procession was boring and lifeless but we changed it because that wouldn't be appropriate for our target audience as they want it to be interactive and exciting.
We now have Peter, the wolf and the huntsmen interacting with the audience and walking around whilst the cat and grandfather perform their segment.
Then the cat and grandad come off stage and meet Peter, the wolf and the huntsmen and interact with the children whilst the bird performs.
Then we all go off stage and come back on for the curtain call.
This has been improved greatly and now the cast is more confident in the piece.

Actors interacting with the audience

Bullying Piece full run through - Mrs Williams

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05.11.19 Peter and the Wolf - Ms Trono

REHEARSAL
In this rehearsal, we tried to block the rest of the piece that we haven't been through to establish where everything will be.  We also figured out a way to catch Hugo, the wolf, with the rope.  We've decided that Louis will hold the rope on either side and then throw it around Hugo's waist.  We've also figured out how to make the stone wall.  We will get some staging blocks and then stick a stone wall wallpaper on top of it.

The footage from this rehearsal:
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