Scene Reflection/#19
After three weeks' rehearsal and improvements, our group finally came out a complete version of our scene. Watching the video about our performance, I found that there are several points I would like to talk about in order to conclude a little about our achievements and to be better prepared for the following performance in one day.
First of all, there is a point that I am satisfied with myself. When we were thinking about our script of the scene, I decided to make my character a more complicated role. Instead of showing Lady Capulet's indifferent and practical personalities, I think it would be better if I added a part showing her another caring and kind face. Humanity can not be simply described by a scene. If I want to highlight more about being a "human", I have to make the role be more completed and a little confusing. Then the audience would begin thinking about my purpose of doing this and then dig deeply of my character. There are lines that does not belong to Lady Capulet's and are from the Nurse. I just added them into Lady Capulet's speech. In the original script, Lady Capulet is a woman who is keen on the social status, properties, and reputation. In our scene, however, Lady Capulet seems more complicated in her mental activities. This is a success, I think.
Second, in the video, I found that I expressed the emotion changes through the intonation and my body languages. There are some obvious changes of emotions within Lady Capulet's lines. I either changed my intonation or changed my actions to show her different moods. However, what seemed unnatural was that my movements were a little confusing. I was not sure where I should go or how I should stand on the stage, especially when Juliet was talking to Lord Capulet and there was no lines from Lady Capulet during their conversations. I felt uncomfortable when there was a camera in front of me and my brain was almost blank. Fortunately, I did not forget my lines, but I forgot to pay attention on my movements.
Also, I think I could be more confident when I was acting. I could show more facial expressions to help express Lady Capulet's emotions. Body language is not the only thing that can help show a character's emotion. What's more essential for establishing a character's personalities is more likely to relate to the facial expressions from the role we act. There is a huge space for me to practice my facial expressions--to be more confident on stage and express emotions naturally to the audience.
Last but not least, I think it would be better if we have specific costumes. Based on what we discussed before, I think different costumes do help highlight a character's personalities and distinguish from others. This is what we did not do in our performance.
After all, this is my first time acting a role in a famous play. I am satisfied with what I did and what I have improved so far, but I know there is still a long way to go in order to be more "professional" and "natural".
First of all, there is a point that I am satisfied with myself. When we were thinking about our script of the scene, I decided to make my character a more complicated role. Instead of showing Lady Capulet's indifferent and practical personalities, I think it would be better if I added a part showing her another caring and kind face. Humanity can not be simply described by a scene. If I want to highlight more about being a "human", I have to make the role be more completed and a little confusing. Then the audience would begin thinking about my purpose of doing this and then dig deeply of my character. There are lines that does not belong to Lady Capulet's and are from the Nurse. I just added them into Lady Capulet's speech. In the original script, Lady Capulet is a woman who is keen on the social status, properties, and reputation. In our scene, however, Lady Capulet seems more complicated in her mental activities. This is a success, I think.
Second, in the video, I found that I expressed the emotion changes through the intonation and my body languages. There are some obvious changes of emotions within Lady Capulet's lines. I either changed my intonation or changed my actions to show her different moods. However, what seemed unnatural was that my movements were a little confusing. I was not sure where I should go or how I should stand on the stage, especially when Juliet was talking to Lord Capulet and there was no lines from Lady Capulet during their conversations. I felt uncomfortable when there was a camera in front of me and my brain was almost blank. Fortunately, I did not forget my lines, but I forgot to pay attention on my movements.
Also, I think I could be more confident when I was acting. I could show more facial expressions to help express Lady Capulet's emotions. Body language is not the only thing that can help show a character's emotion. What's more essential for establishing a character's personalities is more likely to relate to the facial expressions from the role we act. There is a huge space for me to practice my facial expressions--to be more confident on stage and express emotions naturally to the audience.
Last but not least, I think it would be better if we have specific costumes. Based on what we discussed before, I think different costumes do help highlight a character's personalities and distinguish from others. This is what we did not do in our performance.
After all, this is my first time acting a role in a famous play. I am satisfied with what I did and what I have improved so far, but I know there is still a long way to go in order to be more "professional" and "natural".
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