research:

for our FMP we were told it would be "be more chill". be more chill is a musical about a group of high school students, focusing on a boy called Jeremy, a classic nerd trying to fit in, he is then told to ingest a "squip" which is a tiny piece of technology that talks to him through his brain and tells him what to do to be cooler and gain popularity.

relevance:

its written by joe Iconis and Joe Tracz based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.

it was first produced in 2015 and in 2019 it went to Broadway.

action plan:

listen to sound track and become more familiar with songs (before auditions are set).

research:

I first started my research by looking into each character, each one of them has a distinct and unique personality that makes each one of them stand out.

relevance:

I found the way the characters interacted with each other effected who I was more drawn to. A lot of the relationships evolved and changed throughout which effected the plot, I made my decision on who to audition for based on this.

action plan:

learn all of the characters relationships with each other at the start and end of the show by the 10th of January.

research:

I looked into the different vocal ranges and requirements for each character.

for auditions we were asked to prepare a song from a list we were given and told to pick the characters we wanted to audition for, we were also asked to prepare a one minuet monologue of our choice and to perform it in an American accent.

relevance:

i found having to do my audition over the internet helped me understand and experience remote auditions better and has allowed me to be prepared if this happens to me again

action plan:

have a song from the show prepared in my preferred vocal range, prepare a 1 minuet monologue in an American accent and submit it online by 4pm on the 13th of January

research:

highlighting a script helps to separate your lines and stage directions from other parts of the script and lets you focus on the information relevant to your character, it also allows you to find your lines quicker, making it for efficient.

relevance:

this will help me a lot since i have dyslexia reading is always something that takes a lot of energy but having the lines separated will save me a lot of time and allow me to keep up with pacing of the scenes

action plan:

have my script highlighted before the first rehearsal (27th of Jan)

research:

finding out cast allows you to become more familiar with the scenes and songs your character's are in, this allows you to get to know the role better before the rehearsals even begin.

relevance:

after receiving the cast list I checked my role and was really happy with the one I was given, I used this knowledge to help me prepare for rehearsals, I looked into all the scenes involving my character and got myself more familiar with them.

action plan:

read over my scenes twice and listen to all of her songs a few times before rehearsals start.

research:

looking more in-depth into your characters part allows you to understand their motivations and drive and lets you find more authenticity in your portrayal. doing this leads to a more emotive and accurate performance which can help the audience become more involved in the show.

relevance:

I think looking into my role better will definitely help my portrayal and allow me to have a more memorable part, I'm going to use some fan pages and read the original book the play is based on to try and find the roots of the character I was given, I think this will also give me a better idea of how the story evolved and give me more context.

action plan:

I will read the original book within the first month of rehearsals ( by Feb 27th)

research:

props can be very important for a show, not only do they show stylized ideas but also time period and tone, if props are involved in a production they need to be made very well and be high quality, most props go through many design rounds by consulting the director for feed back. they must also go through vigorous testing to ensure they are stage safe.

relevance:

after finding out id be apart of the props team I immediately looked at the script for ideas. I read the script and looked at some of the props wed need for the show and drew some basic sketches and notes with ideas for materials I could possibly use, the props need to be light weight and durable, they need to be easily replaceable in case they do break and the materials used must be affordable and not to hard to find.

action plan:

have a team meeting after the first rehearsal to organize a schedule to meet (27th Jan)

come up with finalized sketches by the 15th of Feb

research:

creating a performance needs lots of resources, each team member will have their own resource requirements, everyone will need a script, rehearsal space and research materials. some people also find it helpful to use character biographies to get a better idea of the role their playing.

peer collaboration and reviews are also amazing and easy recourses to use that are available to everyone.

each department will need resources that are unique to their jobs, like a marketing department will need the use of social media and a printer to promote posters and to spread info about the project.

relevance:

there are many resources I will use and need, like most actors I will need a script and rehearsal space. I will also need an online copy of the script so I can change the paper its on to pink to help me read it. the props department I am in will also need resources such as: a large space to make the props, materials, craft supplies, a small budget and the directors input

action plan:

I will use full advantage of the recourses I have as I will attempt to use our rehearsal space for a private rehearsal for 2 hours a week to go over and alter anything I may have been noted on in rehearsals or anything I am not completely happy with.

research:

feed back is an important tool to help us progress as the project moves forward, it can help us realise points that we are not so strong on and improve them with the help of a director or another team member, asking for feedback is one of the most important things to do after rehearsals it can allow you to realise and work towards realistic goas you can set for yourself thanks to the helpful and constructive criticism of others. this leads to a more rounded performance and allows you to become more self aware.

relevance:

I find feedback is the most useful tool for me in a rehearsal space as it helps me be more continues and aware of my skills that need improving, I find this small effort helps me improve so much and allows me to become a more aware and overall better performer and artist.

action plan:

I will ask for feedback once a week at the end of our rehearsals (as to not slow down or interrupt our rehearsals) and spend those two hours of private rehearsals focusing on what I've heard back.