Documentation after Assessment

Now that you have performed and evaluted your performance as per the previous post, you need to document.

1. In a 'word' document list each composition (scenes of the performance - there were 6)

Scene 1 - OpeningScene
2 - Inside - The ArrestScene
3 - Outside - The First ExaminationScene
4 - Outside - The WhippingScene
5 - Inside - The CathedralScene
6 - Outside - End

2. Under each composition expand upon the action in the scene. If your were in the scene outline your specific involvement. If you were not in the scene indicate that you were preparing for the following scene.for example:

The Whipper
Thematic Summary: (indicate what the overall scene is trying to achieve)
Notations:In the opening scene I was centre stage in the middle of the cultural precinct. Already in position as the audience moved into the performance space I was using energy level seven. crouched down on the centre boxes with three other performers. Music faded out and lights went to a blackout indicating the beginning of the performance. Lights up, music, still frozen on the block two bodies make there way out from behind the black theatre curtains Upstage Prompt and O.P as they fumble through the darkness (like stepping on glass) my cue is then to stand and turn quickly as the ' spider' fingers crawl from under the theatre curtain Upstage Centre....etc....

***MUST BE THIS LEVEL OF DETAIL ***

3. Ensure you include any scripted text you spoke or was spoken.

4. Include a diagram - layout of the cultural precinct and the courtyard area to indicate movement.
draft

Performance Evaluation
Congratulations, everyone on an extraordinary piece of theatre last night!

Now we need to finalise all the documentation and marking. The first thing I want you all to do today is EVALUATE your OWN performance from last night. Be honest, but also be positive about yourself...maybe a friend can help you if you can't think.

Please do so in the following way:

1. Using a scale from 1 - 5 (5 being the best) rate your performance on the four core principals: Energy, focus, self awareness, group awareness.

2. How 'convincing' were you in the role/roles you played? Did you shape each role to its full extent?

3. How did you use your voice? Evaluate your volume and projection, the vocal tone or resonance, its appropriateness for the character and moment of the compostion, and clarity and articulation - were you clear?

4.How did you use yor physical skills? What did you do with your body that was 'extra-ordinary' for the audience? What risks did you take? How did you interact with the group and the audience?

5. What, if any, feedback did you get from your family/audience about your performance and the show in general.

'End'

'End'

Group 2 Photos

Group 3 Photos

'End'

'End' is the finale of Joceph K's existence in the world as we know it. As a class you were presented with the final scene. In three groups, given the descriptive text, you had to bring Joseph K to his End.

Now process your ideas...Attached are photos and one filmed group....

As you can now take a step back and evaluate - what worked? what didn't? or what could be even more effective?

Consider the whole group dying as K...

Consider the whole group murdering K...

Documentation - The Arrest, The Cathedral, The Parable

We compeleted some large segments of physical theatre making on Tuesday and Thursday of last week.

Tuesday - we continued on with the opening scene introducing 'The Arrest'

Thursday - we began a new composition 'The Cathedral' and 'The Parable' (Grace's group)

Now in the full swing of creating you need to revisit the compositions created in class and document them here. Comment on what has been done and what other ideas you have to contribute to the meaning of the entire performance.

4 Core Principles

Cast your memories back to our first encounter with Drew and the 4 Core Principles of Zen Zen Zo Physical theatre making....

What are the 4 Core Principles and are they important to the development of the compositions for 'The Trial' so far? How and why....in what ways have these skills enhanced your awareness of theatre making in an ensemble? Have these skills equipped you as a performer and creator of physical theatre? How?

Where to From Here?

Having created and composed the initial opening and other various scenes with script so far, what should come next?

The opening is developing, chronologically where should the composition go to from here?

Where in the space/architecture can we move to from here?

What scripted text could we use next?

Develop discussion and respond to each others ideas in order to have a starting point for Tuesday's lesson.....can't wait to start seeing and hearing your ideas!

Begin Scripting

Now the documentation phase of the physical process begins. As part of the Physical Theatre process you will be required to document the performance you are creating. What I would like you to do is document on the blog the opening scene as it was created on Thursday. Comment on your specific role in this piece, the shape, architecture and spatial relationships used. Also address what the mood and theme of the piece is as it relates to The Trial and Josef K.

How does what Drew choreographed on Thursday tell the audience about what is to come in the story of K?

Can we as a group do any more to develop the theme, story at this point?

Welcome to The Trial

Welcome Year 11 Drama Students studying Physical Theatre this semester. Please ensure you have signed up to the 'Trial' blog and are easily identifiable....if you have a number as your ID then you need to change this to your name.

I look forward to seeing your thoughts and opinions on the blog spot and welcome any queries or questions in relation to the composition. The blog spot is also to be used as a tool for recording your thoughts and compositions created in class. Throughout the creative process you will need to have written a script of the compositions we have created to put on our show.

The Trial by Franz Kafka.

Mrs Dobson