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UNIT 44 OUTREACH DRAMA

22 December 2014

THE SECRETS
OVER!
Final Evaluation

I think overall the process was a huge success considering the amount of time we
had on it, which was about 2 weeks. However, it wasn't straight forward and I had a
lot to learn very quickly. In the beginning, I felt very anxious and worried about
reading the script, the casting, remembering my lines and the pressure of it all. I
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UNIT 44 OUTREACH DRAMA

22 December 2014

think it was the unknown that scared me the most but inside I was an emotional
wreck at this point which was a weakness of mine throughout the start of this
process. However, when we got the script I loved the storyline and I was excited
about the casting because there were a few characters that I found really interesting,
which were Ruth and Nicky who I auditioned for. On the other hand, I liked Granny
because I felt like I could relate to her in some ways, but I didn't think I would suit
that character as well as some other members of the company so I didn't put myself
forward for her. Looking back, I wish I had done but I didn't think I had enough
confidence so I put myself forward for what seemed like a safer option. Luckily, I
was cast as Granny and I was very happy even though she wasn't one of my two
choices, I trusted Carleigh had made the right decision.

The Official Casting of


The Secrets Out:
Holly - Alex
Nicky - Harriet
Jane - Daniella
Ruth - Julia
Granny - Amber-Lily
Gramps - Levi
Arthur - Erol
Humpty Dumpty- Sam
Numpty Dumpty- Lewis
Stumpy Dumpty- Charley
Little Al - Connor
The casting was a success because it wasn't a long process and I think everyone
suited their roles. This was a company strength because we all adapted really fast
and I don't think I would have changed anything if I could have.
I now know what a schools tour requires and that it basically a lot of hard work,
energy, patience, time and commitment and that is before you even start the
performance. Not only was we performing but we were also doing everything else
which included:
Company rep - Alex, Sam, Julia
Marketing - Julia, Alex, Sam
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Tour management - Daniella, Harriet, Amber


Props - Erol and Connor
Costume - Levi, Lewis and Charley
Hair and makeup - Amber and Harriet
Set - Erol, Charley and Connor
Even though we had these assigned roles we all helped each other in the end by
loading up each others cars with equipment such as, wooden stools, lighting, drapes,
metal poles and props. All the equipment required trust and responsibility which I
feel we respected and therefore this was a company strength throughout this process.
On the 12th of December 2014, was the begging of the Tightrope Theatre Company
Schools tour. We visited Grave hill Primary School in Bexleyheath, which was my
first ever acting performance. I was very excited but nervous at the same time.
Being up early and having to set up and perform at 9 am which was a challenge in
itself as I am not a morning person was difficult. I was exhausted before my day had
even began, from the intense rehearsals that we had been experiencing all week. I
got stuck in traffic and was nearly late which caused me even more stress.
Everything was a rush but as soon as I was behind that curtain I became focused and
everything slowed down and suddenly it was real. My nervous disappeared as soon
as I stepped out onto the stage and I remember the feeling was very serial. The most
difficult part of this show was the limited space. Having rehearsed with a lot more
room made it difficult but we handled it as best as we could. I messed up some of
my lines when I made eye contact with the children in the audience but I tried to
engage and make them feel apart of it. I think this is an individual strength because I
took a risk and this is something that I have done a lot throughout this process. In
contrast to this, I do think the show was lacking energy and this is was a problem.
However, I thought the workshop with the children at the Gravehill Primary school
went really well considering what we did with becky was 10x harder. I think becky
inspired me to have fun and enjoy the time with the children instead of it feeling like
a job or a chore just make everything into a game. For example, I wanted everyone
to touch the wall so I made it into a race and they did respond quicker than when I
asked them to do something. Becky did prepared us for the worst and it did help us
as a company to understand what to expect. I enjoyed the workshop and I know the
children did too from the smiles on their faces. I think some of the games were not
appropriate for instance the dragon game was to energised for the last game. I think
we should have thought about the order of the games more that was a company

AMBER-LILY FOXON

UNIT 44 OUTREACH DRAMA

22 December 2014

weakness but overall it was a success. I hope to have inspired some of them to be
more confident within themselves and an interest in theatre.
School Tour Workshop Plan: List of games and leaders
Name game JULIA
Bing bong name. DANIELLA
Stop and start opposite SAM
Magic letters AMBER
Hep / zip zap CONNOR // ALEX // LEVI
North South // eye captain DANIELLA // EROL
River Jump JULIA // SAM
Sticky fingers/stuck in the mud ALEX // CONNOR // AMBER
Cat and mouse CHARLEY // SAM
Guess who started it HARRIET // EROL
Riding on their Pony LEWIS // CHARLEY
2nd Show SaturdayMatinee: Miskin Theatre
Thought it would be easier on home grounds but it wasn't
I was more nervous for this one I think it's because I had the pressure of
people I know was coming to watch me
Scene 2 Erol forgot his lineand put me and levi in an awkward position
After some quick improve we got it back but this did effect the rest of my
performance throughout the show
I felt we picked it up towards the end of the show
But overall there was a lack of energy, play and connection with the audience
Company Weakness
Looking at the floor when dancing
Not connecting with the audience
We were all looking over them and not at them
Individual Weekness
Lack of breath when singing
Forgetting to sing when dancing
Cant breath quick enough that is something that I really need to work on

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UNIT 44 OUTREACH DRAMA

22 December 2014

3rd Show Saturday Evening: Miskin Theatre


Best show so far
I loved it and the audiences energy
This time I had members of my family come again and I just had a different
thought process going into this one. I said to myself just go all out and take
some risks because there's no way it could be worse than the last one. And so
I did and it paid of and because I felt I had more play with it I started to relax
and really enjoyed it more than any other time.
For me this was one of our best ruins and I felt really good about it afterwards
I had good feedback from the children that came they really enjoyed it and
even came away knowing all the characters names so we must have done
something wright.
Company Strength:
Better energy
More play
More risks
Less mistakes
More focus and less panic
Individual Weaknesses:
Singing
Breathing
Keep changing my Voice
4th Show Sunday Matinee: Miskin Theatre
Performed to 2nd years
Lot of expectation
Everyone wasfallingover
Great energy/Lots of play
Great audience very generous
Out of breath when singing and dancing
5th Show Sunday Evening: Miskin Theatre
Harriet fell over in the opening number
Best performance in turns of play and connecting with the audience
I fell over with Alex during the physical section in we just found a cure
Anegativewas that the floor made us all hesitant
it was dangerous
AMBER-LILY FOXON

UNIT 44 OUTREACH DRAMA

22 December 2014

The Bracton Centre: 6th Show Monday afternoon


This show was not what I anticipated at all. It was very different and it had a warm
feel about it. I personality felt like this performance was the most rewarding out of
them all because we brought entertainment, joy and happiness to a place I imagine
doesnt have a lot of it. I think they really appreciated us and the performance which
made me feel good. It made me also start to think about my life and appreciate the
things that I have and that I am lucky enough to be doing the thing that I love most
and that is performing. I wasnt scared of going in there like others, I was actually
looking forward to meeting some of them. It was our best performance but it was
the one I enjoyed the most because I knew it meant the world to this audience. It
was only afterwards that I began to realise how important that show was. I feel
proud of myself and the company but most of the audience. I will never forget this
performance because I have learnt that theatre it not about the performance or actors
its about the audience.I want this to influence my work and my next process
because from here I have discovered what a true performance and that is the
connection you have with your audience.
7th Show Tuesday morning:The Gateway Academy Primary School
Had a good atmosphere
Questions and answers
Inspired the children
Amazing
loved it
This process has been one of the most challenging experiences I have ever faced in
my life. I experienced such a contrast of emotional throughout this process. There
were moments when I was so scared and nervous that I had to focus on composing
myself and I had to start taking deep breaths to calm myself down yet, I enjoyed
every single minute of it. I have come so far and achieved so much I have that
feeling of accomplishment and it feels amazing. My confidence has gone from 0%
to 100% in the space of two weeks. The stress, the intensity, the exhaustion I have
experienced from doing all of them late nights was all worth it. I am so proud of
myself for accomplishing this process and for becoming a better and more confident
person. I have achieved something than I thought would never be possible for me to
do. I have taken risks and broken my own boundaries, I have inspired others and
that is why I now feel like I can call myself an actor.

AMBER-LILY FOXON

UNIT 44 OUTREACH DRAMA

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