Stupid Fucking Bird is a contemporary adaptation of Anton Chekhov's 1896 play The Seagull

By the end of the session

Level 4 should have completed-

Decide which format to present this work (workshop etc.)

Research 3 topics you can present for this task. Use the assignment brief as a sheck list

Level 5 should have completed

Select at least 3 style of performance to present

Research into these 3 styles of performance (scripts you could perform)

Everyone needs to have the set up their portfolio for Voice to collate all their work.

I will do one to ones during the session.

The plot takes place in the same house in two different time periods divided by the gap of two hundred years (1799 and 1999). The play questions the basic principles of scientific (medical) research, such as the right of the scientist to cross ethical limits: the right to perform dissection on the recently deceased (1799) and use of embryos in stem-cell research (1999).

Both years are symbolic—they stand at the turns of new centuries and have to face the challenges the new times are about to bring. There will be a great development in medicine in the 19th and of genetics in the 21st centuries

W/C 4th March

W/C 11th March

W/C 18th March- deadline at the end of this week

Level 4- You will need to analyse the relationship between voice production and physiology. This can be a workshop, YouTube.

link, or a written report of 1,500 words.

On your own portfolio you will need to include research into this task. You should also Harvard reference information used in the workshop or report. If you are producing a workshop you need to include a lesson plan and resources (presentation)

Level 5- select a range vocal performance such as poems, advertisement, Shakespeare, spoken word, classical acting, contemporary acting, and Storytelling. You should record yourself performing 3-5 different styles of text and then critically analyse the text to identify performance choices. On your own portfolio you will need to include research into each style of performance. Include examples of other performing this style and upload your own videos. You should also Harvard reference information used in the research. It should follow the format of research, how to perform, examples of own performance (This could be more than one take or development.) Vocal technique development research and examples to help perform this style of vocal work.

Task- Create a plan for this task. You should include the following.

·       What are you planning to put in the task (such as what activities in the workshop)

·       What research are you including?

·       When are you filming the activities?

·       What equipment do you need for these activities? Rooms, tech etc.

·       When are you editing any filming (if necessary)

You need to log this plan on your vocal portfolio.

M1 Demonstrate the relationship between voice production and physiology with accuracy

D1 Analyse the relationship between voice production and physiology

Level 5

M1 Develop relevant techniques appropriate to the realisation of the text effectively in performance

D1 Develop relevant techniques appropriate to realising text in performance in a perceptive manner with assurance

D2 Critically analyse text, making perceptive, creative and interpretive choices suitable for performance

Characters-

Billy

Mary

Janet

Susan

Detective

Lawyer

Psychiatrist

Lots of characters

Multi roling

Primal storytelling and modern sensibility collide in a sensual re-envisioning of Greek myths, as gods and mortals alike endure love, loss, and transformation—all while immersed in a pool of water on stage.

Based on Ovid’s transformation myths, Metamorphoses mixes the ancient stories with contemporary language, humor, and thought. This is all enacted in and around a large pool of water, the elemental giver of life and vehicle for change. The themes of love, the inevitability of change, and the human ability to adapt are timeless, as is demonstrated by the sometimes eerie closeness of a vignette to the original lines from Ovid, which still manage to resonate in modern times.

Many character to be played by a handful of actors

many short stories in one (chaper) can easily cut them

Level 4s Referring to the criteria- How will you make sure the information is accurate? and how are you demonstrating the research undertaken

Level 5s Referring to the criteria- Critically analyse text how's this look?

COLUMBINA, A MAID

PANTALONE, A ROGUE

HORTENSIA, HIS DAUGHTER

SCARAMOUCHE, A SOLDIER

THE DOCTOR

MARIO, HIS SON

Research- Harvard reference- Where are you finding the information???

You could include ideas and plan, out takes and scripts

Level 5- On your own portfolio you will need to include research into each style of performance. Include examples of other performing this style and upload your own videos. You should also Harvard reference information used in the research. It should follow the format of research, how to perform, examples of own performance (This could be more than one take or development.) Vocal technique development research and examples to help perform this style of vocal work.

Video of warm up- YouTube link is the easiest way to submit this.

Research- where did you find the warm up/ facts/ information?

Harvard reference research- Include Harvard reference for where you found this information.

3-5 Voice performance video

Research into this style of performance and how to perform it

Evaluate/ analyse the why you performed it

Harvard reference any research

D3 Create a full characterisation in rehearsal to interpret the role, communicating its intentions with creativity, fluency, and imagination

D2 Critically analyse text, making perceptive, creative and interpretive choices suitable for performance

M2 Explore text, making assured interpretive choices appropriate for performance

P3 Analyse text, applying appropriate choices about performance possibilities

D2 Develop a range of 

exercises that demonstrate the principles of voice 

production and lead to clear improvement in vocal ability 

M2 Apply identified techniques and exercises to develop 

technique 

P3 Identify relevant vocal techniques for a vocal development regime. 

P4 Explore relevant technique and exercises. 

Experimentation and development: Try out character choices and review and refine, take risks in developing material, Conscious application of technique.

Using the script and under direction you must explore the requirements of the character and bring these to the performance being sure to explore the following in rehearsals.  

Research: Function of role Exploration of psychology of role, Stylistic considerations in performing role, Linear or non-linear through-line of role

Expressivity:

Clarity, Pace, Dynamics, Character, Use of accents

Analysis of text:

Understanding, Interpretation, Vocal choices to convey character.

Positive and negative practice:

Identifying the false and true folds and alternating between constriction and

retraction to feel the space change between insufficient voice use and efficient use of voice or clear tone.

• 3 videos of trying different voices for your character

• 3 videos speaking at different volumes/ pitch/ projection

• 3 videos of warm up or techniques that could help with your character and trying them out

Merit- Upload links to your Padlet including videos and research of warm up techniques.

Highest Criteria - Research into Commedia Dell'arte, your Character, and HOW you will present this (you could also film this) Harvard Reference this information

In pairs Record and upload to your personal Padlet Page

• 3 videos of trying different voices for your character

• 3 videos speaking at different volumes/ pitch/ projection

• 3 videos of warm up or techniques that could help with your character and trying them out

Merit- Upload links to your Padlet including videos and research of warm up techniques.

Higher Criteria - Research into Commedia Dell'arte, your Character, and HOW you will present this (you could also film this)

Voice task 1-

level 4- YouTube video

Level 5- Comparing voice productions

Voice character task

Videos recording in class trying out voices

Evaluations

Any rehearsals footage links

Performance footage

General Commedia dell'arte

Commedia dell'arte Character, there walk, talk and stance find examples of the performance

analysing the original show and how you presentation it different or the same.

State how and why you chosen to perform your character in this way