The start of a new term and the start of a new project. The project is normally done in two groups- splitting the group in half- however we have been informed that this term we are devising a piece as a whole class. We have been advised to allocate a director amongst us who will control the devising and help piece together our production. We have been told that anyone who wishes to be considered for this role must write a proposal on how they would go about directing the group and what methods they would use. I have considered writing a proposal myself as I enjoyed directing last year for tens however I feel I may struggle with involving everyone's creative input. I feel I may take complete control and end up doing a piece of my own and using my fellow class mates as merely actors. As a result of this I have decided that I would like to perform in the piece and possibly take the role of costume and props also.
We have also been studying different practitioners styles of directing and works to possibly help inspire our own directing styles and our devising. We have looked at Gratowski and his method of plastiques. We were shown some simple plastiques and learned that it is a complete discipline; controlling every part of your body at every moment, never allowing any of your limbs or body to fall but to be placed. We also watched video footage of professionals performing plastiques and witnessed how physically challenging it really is.
From this I have taken away a greater stage and performance discipline that will hopefully help me become a greater performer.
