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Overall, I was unsatisfied with the end product because of the lack of commitment in class. The end performance was affected by this because some people were still unsure of what they were doing, which slowed down scenes and transitions. I was very frustrated because I knew that it could be a really fulfilling piece that we were able to show to the public. However, I believe that we did better than I thought we could - considering it was our second ever run-through with a full cast. This refers back to our parameters of time because we didn't have much time to rehearse as a whole group due to people's commitment and time. It was also due to the fact we had only a month to put together a whole piece.

If I could, I would change the way we went about the project, leaving it to only two people to write an entire script. I would also advise those who were writing it to make it shorter because I think we were give too much to do in a short amount of time to do it in. This was not required to do -  we were required to put on a showcase and not necessarily a storyline piece. However, we did this to the best of our ability especially when we consider the circumstances we were put through as a class.

For my next project, I have learnt to not make other people's problems my problems and only focus on my own work. I have also learnt to not get angry at individuals who do not have an interest in the project.

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Requirements of the Brief - did we meet them?

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Requirements of the Brief - did we meet them?

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I believe that we did meet the requirements of the brief. Here are the requirements that we met:

* set,
* multimedia use,
* technical-sound and lighting,
* costume,
* props

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Here are some of the problems and solutions we, as a class came up with:

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Overall, most of our rehearsals were not efficient because of student's attendance and commitment to the showcase. Our first official rehearsal - eight out of a possible eighteen people showed up to class. This had its toll on our class because some people decided that they weren't going to put in the effort required because most of my class had no care for Musical Theatre. However, with the remaining people that would be consistent in rehearsal time, some scenes were able to really flourish. An example of this is the song 'What is this Feeling' which, in my opinion, was really brought to life.

On the day of the assessment, we were told the disappointing news that we were not able to perform it to the public because it was not fit for viewing. This was down to lack of commitment, hardly any run through's with cast members and lack of communication between students and teachers.

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This is our class' attempt at the Wizard's head:

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Scene one - Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Tornado dance routine
Scene two - Dorothy's entrance
Scene three - Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion entrance.

Scarecrow song - If I Only had a Brain/Heart/Nerve
Ease on down the road dance routine

Scene four - Cat fight (Glinda and Elphaba)
Scene five - Glinda's entrance
Scene six - Shiz university

What is this Feeling (Loathing)?
The Wizard and I
One Short Day

Scene seven - Wizard's first appearance

Defying Gravity

Bows

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The script editing process: Unfortunately, I had not role in the writing and editing the script. This is because Harriet and Sophie took ownership of the performance and decided it would be best to write it themselves, with no other input from myself and fellow classmates. In addition, I did not have an input on casting - only for myself as I was asked what character I would prefer to be and what song I would like to perform in as that character.

The character I played in this showcase was Glinda, a well known musical theatre character that is ditsy, hilarious and in the end, a hero. To get into the role of this character I listened to songs in Wicked that she has an important role in. I also found some of these songs on YouTube that I watched to get a better understanding of the character's key mannerisms and the way she talks. Here is one of the videos I watched that helped me get into character: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcpdwZvV2v0

The main technical skill that I integrated when taking on the roll as Glinda was projection. This is because her character is very outspoken and confident so the level in my voice was vital to portray her character successfully.

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Costumes:

-          Seven chequered dresses (Dorothy’s)

-          Fifteen bright tops

-          Glinda’s – Holly: Blue princess dress. Rosie: Smart dress and blue princess dress. Emily: Blue princess dress

-          Elphaba’s – black/grey dresses, green paint. Broomsticks.

-          Scarecrow – dungarees, chequered shirt and scarecrow hat

-          Lion – brown top and trousers, different shades. Big brown coat

-          Tinman – grey suit, trousers and blazer
-          Financing for props/costume
Props:

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In the showcase, my character is Glinda - Good Witch of the North. Here is the research I have conducted to be able to get to grips with the character.

Characteristics:
-          Privileged

-          Popular

-          Believes in good – no experience in evil

-          Always trying to do good

-          Has the tendency to get carried away with the fun, frivolous, privileged and shallow lifestyle she can live and        doesn’t yet understand true goodness.

-          Used to all the attention – feels jealous of Elphaba when they are at Shiz university

-          She is very sociable

-          She is on a journey of self-discovery

Appearance:
Glinda has a real sense of style and her choice of clothing can be very over the top and extremely pink. Here are some visuals of her costumes in Wicked:

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In my eyes, this is classed as the 'classic' tale of the story. In the story, all characters appear as they are expected to. Dorothy wears a blue checkered dress that presents her as a child, merely someone with a wild imagination. Here are some pictures of the characters costumes:

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Because The Wiz is a mow-town inspired piece, the costumes are inspired by the style of music that is being performed. It is unlike Wicked where the costumes are used to portray personalities, the costumes are used to convey the style of the piece. Here are some visuals of the main character's costumes:

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The Wizard of Oz, in the end, does not turn out as we thought he would. Through his costume, particularly his hat, this enables me to understand that he is an dishonest man. This is because the hat resembles a mask to hide his head, that is full of secrets and plans for Oz. He appears magical and wonderful to begin with, yet he takes his hat off and all is revealed.

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Madame Morrible is a character that has high authority. Her green dress shows me this because green, in Oz is an important color that shines throughout the emerald city.

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The Character Doctor Dillamand is a professor at Shiz University. His facial features, particularly his beard show me that he is incredibly wise. However, his horns convey to me that he is also quite dangerous and a dark horse because horns can be sharp to touch.

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Elphaba's costume is black, clearly showing me that she has something to hide because when I think about the color black, I think about not being able to see much - that there is something hidden. This conveys her as someone who has something to hide.

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In this musical, the costumes are very over the top, big and bright. In my opinion, the colors are used to convey each character's personalities, for example, Glinda, Good Witch of the North often wears pink to show how naive her character is. Here are some visuals of the main character's costumes (analysed):

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The 1939 movie starring Judy Garland has the 'classic' set that is well known. Munchkin Land, Emerald city and of course the Yellow Brick road.

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The Wiz is bright, bold and incredibly green. Here are a few pictures of the set that is definitely one to remember:

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In Wicked, it is truly a unique set. With many intricate details, it really wouldn't be the Wicked set. Here are a few pictures of it:

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When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help.

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Dorothy, a twenty-four-year-old kindergarten teacher, born; raised; and still working in Harlem, is celebrating Thanksgiving with her extended family, but she doesn't seem to be thankful for much in life. She lives a self-imposed sheltered life; she is shy and unfulfilled. Things change for her when she is caught in a snowstorm while chasing after her dog, Toto. They are transported to the mysterious Land of Oz, where she is informed that the only possible way to find her way back home is through the assistance of the powerful wizard in Emerald City. As she goes searching for him, she befriends some creatures who are facing problems in life just as she is. In their quest to find and get help from the wizard, they also face Evillene, the equally evil sister of Evermean, the wicked witch, whom Dorothy inadvertently killed when she arrived in Oz, and who may be their biggest obstacle in achieving their goals.

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Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences for her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.