Once the group formed, we gathered on our first lesson to begin a warm up. We begad learning to breathe in a strategic, healthy and proffesional breathing called intercostal diaphragmatic. You mumt stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, itand up straight, and take a breath in for 8 seconds, hold it for 6, and release it for 12. We then began to recite ditation exercises. We would start by going pah tah kah, then paw taw kaw, and pay tay kay. This would help us pronounce our words correctly. We then continued to work on ditation by speaking tounge jwiiters. This taught us how to shape our words, and how to speak correcjly. I learnt from this lesson how to breathe correctly, as Inever knew this. I also know jhe correct way to speak; using theater.
24/09/15
Diction class
We met with the class and carried out warmups. We then carrie out diction exercises as we did last week. I think I have grasped the concept of how to speak correctly and the way your words should sound. We began listening to poetry so that we can decide what we would like to speak for this unit. There were some brilliant ideas, and I would like to seek my own poem. This inspired me to go away and carefully pick a poem that would suit me. When this poem is picked, I will practice reciting it. This encouraged ce to speak comfortably with a piece I am comfortable with, and making sure it is presented in an interesting way.
08/10/15
After another session of intercostal, diaphragmatic breathing, we began the Pah Tah Kah exercises. myself and a handful of others recited in front of the camera to show our progress and our starting points. I was uncertain at first and did slip up but I was able to see where I could improve. After a practice of tonge twisters, we began practicidg our poems. Some of us were more confident than others. For a sight reading, I managed fairly well. However, I can deffinately improve.
15/10/15
After another warm up, we tried pah tah kah again. I had memoriied it and spoke clearly but the t sound sounded a little like an s. We spoke some tongue twisters before looking at the poem. Cine seemed too long so I searched another.
05/11/15
We warmed up with breathing and diction exercises on the floor laying down. We then saw who was at what stage with their poem. After a few not so strong choices, I finally chose mine. I am only the house of your beloved by Mewlana Jalaludin Rumi. It is a fairly short poem, but I am able to read it capablly and wibl soon learn it.
10/11/15
We carried out a warm up on the floor. We then began working with diaphragm kicks. This was to help us feel our diaphragm move and to help us keep it warmed up. We then began looking at the poems. Many people have made significant progress. I read my poem from my braillenote but managed to use a clear voice and use expression. I now have began learning my poem.
25/11/15
After a warm up on the floor, we carried on with new tongue twisters, and our usual ones we use. Öe had, pick up a repeat prescription which was a new idea which ended up being tried among the group. Due to a technical problem, I had not been able to begin learning my poem. However, the others made a big progress.
30/11/15
After a warm up of pah tah kah, and some tongue twisters, we were able to look at our poems. Everyone was improving vastly. I'd managed to learn a chunk of my poem, which was a big achievement. My target was to add expression, but after a second attempt, I managed it. Everyone else's poem öas going well, Zizi and Lorren's scripted scene was also coming along well. This week, I have to keep on learning.
14/12/15
After warming up we looked at the diaphragmatic kicks. In a line, we stood and began kicking with our diaphragm. Some were able to it. After a couple of attempts I managed to perfect the sound. We then began looking at all of our poems. I did my poem again with a bit more of the writing learnt. I did well with reciting what I had allready learnt. I put passion into my poem. I also tried to under stand the meaning of my poem. This attempt went very well. Others also tried their poems, And did very well. I have to try and learn some more, making sure I understand the meaning to the poem.
12/01/16
https://youtu.be/A16rNDWqabA this is a video of myself starting the oo s th s activity. It strenghthened my dictionover time. This shows my growing diction skills over time. I have become clearer, more confident, and more diction.
12/01/16
https://youtu.be/fqsPdP2w6-k This is a recording of myself reciting my poem for the second time. This shows how my diction had improved and how I was able to listen to constructive criticism and improve on it.
26/02/16
https://youtu.be/7mV9UAXPFYs
This is a clip of myself explaining the workings of the voice.
26/02/16
When you are acting, you need to make sure that you are always warmed up, looking after your health, and staying on good form. One aspect of being a heathy actor is your posture. I found slouch or don't stand up straight, you will have back pain and won't have the good posture needed to act and dance. It is also important to eat a balance of food. Too many carbs aren't good for you, but you still need to eat them. Eating little and often is probably a good idea. Food gives you energy, I found don't eat, you won't have enough strength. Without enough sleep, you won't physically or mentally have strength for a busy lifestyle. Drink a lot of tepid water, a dry throat will affect your speech and singing voice. Too much dairy also effects you as it makes you cough, which isn't good before a performance. Try to avoid getting worked up and stressed, as it clouds judgement and distracts you. Too much alcohol makes you I'll, tired and won't help your acting. Stay alert, have caffeine but not too much, as 1t can keep you awake at night. Eat fresh food, as some foods can make you unwell. Try and stay at a regular, healthy weight. Too much sugar will only give out a short rush, not enough to sustain you. Keep all of this in mind when in an acting role.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Gr-DU3-Y4
Starting point,.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YWB0RV8VPU
Hot seating.
17 June
We have performed our monolouges to our audience in the foyer. I think the cheeky characterisation of Ruby really showed our and I cought the audience's attention. I felt very confident with the piece as a finished performance. It is very different from my poem. My monologue is descriptive and describes food, life, and people. It represents a young, chk=eeky bright eyed slavey girl, and I think I played her well. My poem was simpler, and more spiritual, with cryptic messages, and was not really told by anyone. It was about love, and its meanings. As a much more serious, passionate piece, it was vastly contrasted to my monologue.
Here is a link to our final performance.
https://youtu.be/2pCeneWj-IA
You have remembered key elements of the lecture, well done. Please read through to ensure spellings are correct. Pah, tah kah is a travelling exercise- do you remember why?
ReplyDeletespellings- Professional, Diction, tongue twisters.
HI Danielle,
ReplyDeleteyou need to create another heading in your blog. This is Unit 2 Professional Practice in Performing Arts. This is the Monday morning lecture where you carry out research into current conditions affecting employment in performing arts. I understand you are collating the research together in a Word document but it would be very useful if you could post the reference links up into your blog on a weekly basis. There is currently no evidence for this task.