Thursday 2nd Febuary

Today was completely focused on our monologues. We had some time to rehearse independently or in groups, I read my monologue to Matthew and Peter (on my course) who gave me feedback so that I could improve. My feedback was that overall it was well-spoken yet I need to project  my voice further and add in more movements. I then listened to their monologues (Matthew and Peter) to give them feedback before rehearsing independently.

After a short break we got given time slots of which we could work on monologues with Sonya (our tutor), this gave us the chance to get useful feedback, to discuss what was or wasn't working and to develop new ideas.

What did this achieve?

• I learnt that overall my vocal-skills during my monologue are good, i just need to project my voice further and leave gaps during the last part of my monologue (which is as follows)- "Do you mean to say that a modest appetite, a sober taste in dress and a dislike of card playing don't amount to anything tangible? Why they are a marriage portion and an inheritance rolled into one" as this would make it clear that she is both confused and slightly irritated that he isn't completely agreeing with her.
• During a discussion with Sonya I have developed some new ideas, Although i was originally planning to stand up i have now decided that i could sit down opposite another chair (placed slightly forward so it is still visible), directing the conversation to an imaginary Mr Harpagon who is sat there!, this means i could also use props like photos which i would be showing to him (obviously photos were not invented in 1668!, but we can modernise the style of the monologues).
• I can now experiment with the new ideas to finalise the blocking for my monologue, once it is finalised i can improve it with rehearsal.



The chairs would be positioned in this
manner so they are visible and so that it is obvious 
that Frosine is talking to somebody