Week Five - Week Six 2007

Week Five: Blocking Act One

(Today's workshop starts with a warm-up, followed by a script read through)

The Return of the Snow Queen

 Cast List

The Mirror Creatures

 Tasmanian Wolf (Thylacine)     -     Natalie Di Risio

Arctic Wolf     -     James Castiello

The Australian Animals

 Possum     -     Christine Feary

Numbat     -     Jenna Cuthrie

Wombat     -     Greg Thomas

Miss Severity, a Foxy Lady     -     Sam Minett

Dingo Dog     -     Aimee Lonsdale

The English Animals

Lord Reynard, the Fox     -     Emmet Nichols

Felicity, the Cat     -     Rebekah Ozanne

Inspector Blood Hound     -     Simon Miles

Fifi, his lovely daughter     -     Sammie Martino

P.C. Beagle     -     Jesse Delarwelle

Scratch, an Atomic Kitten     -     Freda (Norfredawati Ahmad Yusof)

Stretch, an Atomic Kitten     -     Michelle Tan

The Hunters and the Hunted

 Captain Bludgeon     -     Lee-ann King

Wally, her side-kick     -     Cheryl Youens

Sophie Seal     -     Claire Bamford

A Mountie     -     Nikki Pfeiffer

The Ice Creatures

Hemlock, an evil Hobgoblin     -     Andrew Kocsis

The Snow Queen     -     Valentina Carboni

Belladonna, Lady in Waiting     -     Lisa Johnston

Jack Frost     -     Liam Gamble

Jill Frost     -     Angela Nissan

Sparkle, a Snow Fairy     -     Ellie Hart

Glimmer, a Snow Fairy     -     Lauren Rochelle Webb

Glisten, a Snow Fairy     -     Kristina Francis

Frosty, the Snowman     -     Tsung-Ying Yang

(Jenny conveys some last minute ideas before blocking Act One begins)

The following is a Wanted Poster constructed by Jenny Lees, as a means to help illustrate some of the production positions and duties...

WANTED

Public Relations Officer(s)

Duties:

* To organize PR for the forthcoming production through a variety of media outlets:
newspaper, radio, TV, posters and other promotional material.
* To be able to work to deadlines.
* To be able to attend production meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary.
* To conduct all duties in a professional manner.
* To keep the Director informed of all developments.
* To share relevant information, resources uncovered during personal research into the
specifics of your role as a production member, that would be suitable for inclusion into the
production's "Ed Pack."
 

Click here... Goofing Around to view some of the fun moments during rehearsals

(Joe and Paul explain the opening mirror sequence, and the girls begin blocking)

It is possibly a strange point to bring up now, but why do you feel journals are important? Perhaps by looking at some of the reasons, or purposes of a journal, reflection could be inspired. So... why write a journal...

Andrew Kocsis

(Block and character develop start for The Snow Queen (Valentina) and myself)

QUIET PLEASE
 

The world's loudest mime show, here at Nexus
staring none other than Paul, Nathan and Kit
show dates: 3rd - 7th april @ 8pm + matinee performance at 1pm on the 7th
Ticket bookings: 0412 048 003
$10 adults  $7 concession

DON'T MISS IT!!!!!

 

(Great development of voice and movement begin straight away for Greg, Christine and Jenna)

Week Six: Blocking Act Two

Click here... Act One or Act Two to view a finalised copy of The Return of the Snow Queen script

(Set design ideas from Bec)

The following is a Wanted Poster constructed by Jenny Lees, as a means to help illustrate some of the production positions and duties...

WANTED

Set Design Creators

Duties

* To design and create sets as indicated by the Director of the play.
* To liaise with other committee members in the creation of the design.
* To work within a team environment
* To be able to work to deadlines.
* To be able to carry out the duties required in a professional manner.
* To be able to use and operate power tools, or willing to learn how operate these tools in
a correct manner.
* To be able to attend production meetings and other meetings as required.
* To maintain a journal of your learning experiences.
* To keep a regular line of contact with the Director.

* To share relevant information, resources uncovered during your personal research into the
specifics of your role as a production member that would be suitable for inclusion into the
production's "Ed Pack".

(A final read through the 'almost' completed script)

(The lovely, and charming Paul)

Click here... Paulie's Picture to see what happens when Paul get hold of the camera

(Blocking Act Two, and more character development across the board)

We spent week 5 & 6 blocking and developing our characters….Paul lent some pretty interesting backgrounds to the characters in the English Country Garden. Still a bit vague I decided to watch “Lock, Stock & two smoking Barrels” to get an ‘andle on the lingo. Loved the movie and I’m really starting to get a grip on the persona I need to develop. Jenny had originally suggested “Vicky Pollard” at auditions and now having watched some of “Little Britain” I don’t feel as though it will be as effective as a tough cockney slapper! Ok….I know slapper’s not appropriate for Children’s Theatre but it helps to paint the Mind Picture. I’m a cat with a few nicks here and there on my ears because of some fights I’ve been in….. if it wasn’t for Children I’d have a cigarette but I’m thinking I can achieve the same look with gum – whether its bubble gum and I blow bubbles and crack it all the time, I’m not sure. I’m tough, hung out with Reynard a bit but find him a bit sappy…. However, when Miss Severity comes onto the scene and dominates his attention I’m not impressed, know I mean? I’m not ‘avin’ some banged up ole tart walkin’ round thinkin’ she’s better than me. If she doesn’t watch it I’ll ‘ave ‘er! (This is going to be fun!!!)

Rebekah Ozanne

(Quiet Please! A must see!)

(Emmet's 'Save Ferris' campaign hits a new audience)

The following is a Wanted Poster constructed by Jenny Lees, as a means to help illustrate some of the production positions and duties...

WANTED

Painters

Duties

* To assist with the painting of the backdrops for the play as directed by the illustrator.
* To work within a team environment
* To be able to work to deadlines.
* To be able to carry out the duties required in a professional manner.
* To be able to attend all production meetings.
* To keep a regular line of contact with the Director.
* To maintain a journal of your learning experiences.
* To share relevant information, resources uncovered during personal research into the
specifics of your role as a production member, that would be suitable for inclusion into the
production's "Ed Pack".
 

(Act One backdrop is now complete, with Act Two's starting this week)

Click here... Production Gallery to view Tamyn-Leigh's photos from the backdrop painting during the week

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This page last updated: 2nd May 2007