Please share:
1) What did you find interesting/evocative/effective? What prompted a reaction in you? What worked?
2) What questions do you have for the performer?
3) Could you consistently hear and see the actors for most of the performance? Did it feel like they were really listening and responding to each other? Did they give themselves places to go and things to do? (Please note that you are not offering suggestions for fixing these if they weren't present, you're only sharing your experience as a viewer.)
The power dynamic between the two was amazing. They both played with tactics in a great way. I wish she used a real phone.
Omg that's such a good point, Alishaba
1. I could definitely tell the relationship of the two, the daughter who lost her dad, and the man who is the "protege". The sadness and overall attitude, I was moved by it. Especially during their little connection, and then BOOM! The jacket was found and it just was very chaotic.
2.N/A
3. I could hear them at all levels of their act, even in their "quieter" scenes.
2.N/A
3. I could hear them at all levels of their act, even in their "quieter" scenes.
1) Claire's character does a good job of mixing in avoidance of eye contact while Evan's seeks eye contact much more. It's subtle but does a good job at emphasizing the emotional state of the characters.
2) What was Evan's character's relationship with Claire's dad before he died?
3) I could hear and see them and they had a realistic relationship and conversation. Blocking was good too especially for a scene that took place only on a front porch.
2) What was Evan's character's relationship with Claire's dad before he died?
3) I could hear and see them and they had a realistic relationship and conversation. Blocking was good too especially for a scene that took place only on a front porch.
Clair and evan
I thought they played off each other really well and had a good build up to the drama of the scene.
What are the stakes of the scene?
I could consistently hear and see the actors the whole time and I felt like they were listening to each other.
I thought they played off each other really well and had a good build up to the drama of the scene.
What are the stakes of the scene?
I could consistently hear and see the actors the whole time and I felt like they were listening to each other.
Small gestures very helpful
Fiddling with cup
Awkward hands on hips when when telling her to exercise
Frustrated laughter after finding the journal was really good
Closely looking at the journal
Worked it out with missed lines
Coat was really effective with hiding and finding the journal easily
Fiddling with cup
Awkward hands on hips when when telling her to exercise
Frustrated laughter after finding the journal was really good
Closely looking at the journal
Worked it out with missed lines
Coat was really effective with hiding and finding the journal easily
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Claire i love how jaded and skeptical you are
The tone is so somber consistently, good job on keeping it level
Tension and relationship is really clear
Evan I can’t really see you for a good chunk of the scene
Maybe work on use of expression?
Claire i love how jaded and skeptical you are
The tone is so somber consistently, good job on keeping it level
Tension and relationship is really clear
Evan I can’t really see you for a good chunk of the scene
Maybe work on use of expression?
Proof: Evan & Claire
The switch to “Give me your backpack” was good. Evan’s explanation of the dad was delivered well. Claire’s “Paranoid?” was quiet, but I could still hear it and it was effective. The “I’ll do it” and the face you made was good. The grabbing of the bag and Evan getting up were well timed and effective. The almost awkward “Exercise is good” part seemed like an attempt to flirt that went nowhere with Claire. The jacket bit was good, and Evan immediately snatching it. The overlap was good too, it worked well. Evan’s face after “that’s today” and realizing he got the dates mixed up was funny. Claire’s quiet “shit” was effective.
What was their relationship prior to the dad dying?
I could easily hear both of you at all times, even the quieter times, and I could see both of you at all times even during the times that Evan was angled towards Claire.
The switch to “Give me your backpack” was good. Evan’s explanation of the dad was delivered well. Claire’s “Paranoid?” was quiet, but I could still hear it and it was effective. The “I’ll do it” and the face you made was good. The grabbing of the bag and Evan getting up were well timed and effective. The almost awkward “Exercise is good” part seemed like an attempt to flirt that went nowhere with Claire. The jacket bit was good, and Evan immediately snatching it. The overlap was good too, it worked well. Evan’s face after “that’s today” and realizing he got the dates mixed up was funny. Claire’s quiet “shit” was effective.
What was their relationship prior to the dad dying?
I could easily hear both of you at all times, even the quieter times, and I could see both of you at all times even during the times that Evan was angled towards Claire.
1.Body language was organic, props were very helpful , great choices as characters
2.n/a
3.I felt as if the chemistry could have been intensified or bigger and I could not see Evan's face a little
2.n/a
3.I felt as if the chemistry could have been intensified or bigger and I could not see Evan's face a little
It’s really helpful that you all wore clothes that let you connect to the characters’ physicality.
What’s happening before the start of this scene? Can you fold that vibe into the top more?
What is she drinking?
How does Hal decide to tell her that she’s paranoid vs. just telling the truth?
It would be helpful to further definte the parameters of the porch so you know where you have access to move around?
You’re both audible throughout.
What does it mean that he doesn’t think she could do it? Why is THAT what prompts her to take the bag?
Why is searching the bag the thing that gets her to say he can come tomorrow?
Why does he choose to recommend the university health servies? What is teh vulnerability/risk in doing so?
Claire, watch for the habit of smiling when you’re uncomfortable.
The overlap is working really well!
You can use your phone for a prop!
How do these characters change over the course of the scene? How are they different at the end than they are at the beginning?
What’s happening before the start of this scene? Can you fold that vibe into the top more?
What is she drinking?
How does Hal decide to tell her that she’s paranoid vs. just telling the truth?
It would be helpful to further definte the parameters of the porch so you know where you have access to move around?
You’re both audible throughout.
What does it mean that he doesn’t think she could do it? Why is THAT what prompts her to take the bag?
Why is searching the bag the thing that gets her to say he can come tomorrow?
Why does he choose to recommend the university health servies? What is teh vulnerability/risk in doing so?
Claire, watch for the habit of smiling when you’re uncomfortable.
The overlap is working really well!
You can use your phone for a prop!
How do these characters change over the course of the scene? How are they different at the end than they are at the beginning?
1) What did you find interesting/evocative/effective? What prompted a reaction in you? What worked?
Great reactions to what the other person is saying. The blocking is very well thought out. During the 911 call, meant to be talking over one another but could still hear each on separately.
2) What questions do you have for the performer?
Where some pauses because of acting or not knowing lines? They were effective but maybe went on a tad long.
3) Could you consistently hear and see the actors for most of the performance? Did it feel like they were really listening and responding to each other? Did they give themselves places to go and things to do? (Please note that you are not offering suggestions for fixing these if they weren't present, you're only sharing your experience as a viewer.)
Overall, the volume was good but they were some lines with the intention of being a “mutter” that were hard to hear.
Great reactions to what the other person is saying. The blocking is very well thought out. During the 911 call, meant to be talking over one another but could still hear each on separately.
2) What questions do you have for the performer?
Where some pauses because of acting or not knowing lines? They were effective but maybe went on a tad long.
3) Could you consistently hear and see the actors for most of the performance? Did it feel like they were really listening and responding to each other? Did they give themselves places to go and things to do? (Please note that you are not offering suggestions for fixing these if they weren't present, you're only sharing your experience as a viewer.)
Overall, the volume was good but they were some lines with the intention of being a “mutter” that were hard to hear.
1. hand gestures - tonality & delivery - body gestures - using the space - walking around - standing up & sitting down and the switch between the two - using the props very effectively
2.No
3. I could hear them well but couldn’t clearly see them throughout the scene. It seemed like they were listening and responding to each other. They used the space efficiently.
2.No
3. I could hear them well but couldn’t clearly see them throughout the scene. It seemed like they were listening and responding to each other. They used the space efficiently.
1.I like the little foot move toward the bag, trying to move it away. I found Claire holding a cup adds to the scene. The pause before fully closing the bag was affective, as if Evan was stalling from leaving her. Loved the little end “shit”
2.Why are they on the porch? How did the characters get there?
3.I could hear them. I felt as though they are responding and listening to the other. At the beginning it felt slightly static as though they were just stuck until they both started to fidgeting in their seats.
2.Why are they on the porch? How did the characters get there?
3.I could hear them. I felt as though they are responding and listening to the other. At the beginning it felt slightly static as though they were just stuck until they both started to fidgeting in their seats.
1. The blocking was amazing, they did a very good job providing boundaries for the scene. The chemistry has grown and it was very apparent! The goal was clear and they made big choices.
2. What would happen if the police weren't called? Could there have been a different reaction to the notebook dropping?
3. Very goof listening and responding?
2. What would happen if the police weren't called? Could there have been a different reaction to the notebook dropping?
3. Very goof listening and responding?