September 26, 2014

September 26, 2014 Rehearsal

Next rehearsal is Sunday.  Alternates, wear painting clothes.   If parents are uncertain about snacks, please email Laura Alexander –Lalexander@shallowaterisd.net

Please read critiques to your child/ children http://2014shallowatermiddleschooltheatre.blogspot.com/

Everyone	Don’t be afraid to touch each other and have connections. Be animated the entire time. Don’t be afraid to act. Listen to what we tell you and correct it. Stay frozen if you are supposed to be frozen. Be your character Project DICTION – everyone  Circle consonants and exaggerate them. Don’t back up unless the directors have told you to back up.  It weakens your character. Watch your back – turned to the audience. Work on giant’s steps – wife, Jack and chicken Work on stage whispers Voices need to be LOWER except for Jack’s CAN ANYONE WHISTLE with fingers? Don’t talk to the floor TALK OVER MUSIC Don’t touch the curtain Face the audience – no profiles unless directors have told you to do this. Don’t block your face with gestures. STEP ON LINES  STEP ON LINES STEP ON LINES
Youngsters	Do not stomp
Nate	Moo like a cow – have your parents help you look up a you tube video
Giant’s wife	Good frozen expression Rehearse lowering your voice. Be louder.
Mother and son	Need more of a connection You may be mad, but you still love him. Be motherly
Jack	Rehearse planting beans Use watering can right
Mother	Be more motherly.  Be distraught – you will have to listen to your son die from hunger
Beanstalk boys	Work on using the ladder
Chicken	Work on stage business
Plum and Pomegranate	Work on fainting scene
TO DO	Fix the magic bean sound part Sell and trade sign Toaster sound effect Beans Fishing line on bean vine Toast 2 different baskets