• Final rehearsal and changes, by this time the piece was clean all that was left to do was to work on the feedback given during the previous show run. We added transitional movements to keep the piece more seamless such as the ‘AI robots’ coming across the back during the trio, clarifying where our focus is on the battle section and changing that intention to be directed at one another as well as making the heads we did have strong. To also prevent such forward facing choreography we changed my house section so we are all facing towards one another in a circle to signify that we are unite as well as in various directions, hopefully these last minute changes will solidify our narrative and allow our piece to come to life.

The final performance - Our lighting went perfectly with the blackout happening at the correct moment during our performance which prevented the breaking of character and completed the narrative in a strong manner. In addition to, all our final changes amplified the performance. The only minor issue was the lace props failing out of pockets and so if we were to complete this module again we would set targets to keep them off-stage until the final section to prevent this distraction.

‘Dystopian fiction emphasises scenarios that may never happen and that we certainly do not wish’ (Rueda, J. 2023) This reference emphasises our intention for our performance and our hope to prevent this idea, of the future becoming reality, through using an outburst of rebellion.

Appendix 2 - Stimuli / Inspirations

Appendix 3 - Creating/ Experimentation for our initial concept

Appendix 4 - Individual Contributions

Appendix 5 - Visual Aesthetic

Appendix 6 - Dystopian Creative Brief

Appendix 7 - Dystopian meaning

Appendix 8 - Choreographic Devices Used

Appendix 9a, b - Brainstorming notes from the first sesion

Appendix 10 - Timeline from the Initial narrative

Appendix 11 - Brainstorming ideas for mine and Summa’s section

Appendix 12a,b,c- Footage of Choreography we learnt for our initial concept

Appendix 13 - Mine and Summa’s music mix for our initial concept

Appendix 14 - Reworking choreography to implement the new concept

Appendix 15 - Workshopping new ideas with the intention of our storyline

Appendix 16 - ‘Spiked hands’ style specific movement

Appendix 17 - Continuing to rework choreography

Appendix 18 - Documentation of us starting to work on the final section

Appendix 19 - Developing the structure for the introduction

Appendix 20 - A rough draft of our structured ending, where even though at this point everyone has joined the rebellion

Appendix 21 - My choreography for the house section, this is when everyone has joined the rebellion and is in the ‘freer future’

Appendix 22a, b - Our first show run footage

Appendix 23 - Our first look at costume

Appendix 24a, b, c - Our first show run in costume footage

Appendix 25 - Footage from our first show run in costume, where we received the most feedback on

Appendix 26a,b,c - Footage of changes from final rehearsal

Appendix 27a and b - Footage from final performance

Appendix 28 - Lighting Cue Table

Appendix 29 - Show week 1 group reflection

Appendix 30 - Show week 2 group reflection

Appendix 31 - Show week 3 group reflection

Appendix 32 - Show week 4 group reflection

Appendix 33 - Show week 5 group reflection

Appendix 34 - Show week 6 group reflection

Appendix 35 - Tech runs and Show day

Appendix 36 - The Reality Of An AI Future

Appendix 37 - Contextual References

Appendix 38 - Reference List

(SOLO)

Appendix 39 - Devising and Planning Process

Appendix 40 - Stimuli/ Inspirations and Contextual References

Appendix 41 - Visual Aesthetics

Appendix 42 - Choreographic Devices Used

Appendix 43 - Advancements Throughout Process

Appendix 44 - Creative Brief

Appendix 45 - Michael Jackson Choreographic Reference

Appendix 46 - Experimentation with beginning

Appendix 47 - Continuation of experimentation with beginning

Appendix 48 - Jazz Funk/ 70s Advert Main Choreography

Appendix 49 - Draft Choreography for the modern day effect

Appendix 50 - Experimentation with prop for the modern day effect

Appendix 51 - Scratch Night Feedback

Appendix 52 - Experimentation with using laducas

Appendix 53 - Continued Experimentation with using laducas

Appendix 54 - Key Choreographic Devices Used In Piece

Appendix 55 - Continuation of section 3

Appendix 56 - Continuation of section 3

Appendix 57 - Initial Filming of Section 3

Appendix 58 - Experimentation with choreography on stairs

Appendix 59 - 70s Advertisement to be shown on TV

Appendix 60 - Inspiration/ Reference for ‘Coffeeography’

Appendix 61 - Inspiration/ Reference for short-cropped clips and transitional elements for section one

Appendix 62 - Jungle4Eva and CDK Company Inspired Movements Used In My Piece

Appendix 63 - Weekly Choreographic Devices Reflective Logs

Appendix 64 - Filming Plans

Appendix 65 - Continuation of filming plans used

Appendix 66 - Draft of my ‘Coffeeography’

Appendix 67 - Experimentation with motif/ motif development

Appendix 68 - Shots used during experimentation with benches

Appendix 69 - Week One

Appendix 70 - Week Two

Appendix 71 - Week Three

Appendix 72 - Week Four

Appendix 73 - Week Five

Appendix 74 - Week Six

Appendix 75 - Week Seven

Appendix 76 - Week Eight

Appendix 77 - Final Filming and Editing

Appendix 78 - Jessie Hormbrey Final Solo Performance Link

Appendix 79 - Written Reflection

Appendix 80 - Bibliography for Written Reflection

This source, also highlights how ‘Algorithms are coming for your job-they only ask for electricity. Algorithms are already reading, processing, and trading the news even before the photons have hit your retina.’ (West, D.M, 2018) This emphasises the importance of keeping self-awareness, human connection and individuality within the future to prevent the over-taking of technology of human lives. Which are aspects we have taken into consideration when showcasing the sections on the importance of human connection.

‘If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face- for ever.’ (Orwell, G. 1949)

We have used this idea to influence our portrayal of a militant society adhering to a hierarchy, as well as informing the performance quality and artistic choices, such as having Olly portray a higher power.

(This is section 1 of the mock clip)

The opening section - The timing went really well, the set encourages the idea being portrayed.

I love the idea of using benches and stairs, However, I will re-edit these playful sections as I feel it’s to forced instead of being more ‘advertised’ movement.

I wouldn’t change anything movement wise I do feel like it is free in sections it needs to be and I feel like the camera angles do compliment the idea and movement with it not all being forward facing.

What I want to change:

The first transition wasn’t as seamless as I planned it to be, This might be to do with how every edit within the video is using the same tool and so I plan to play around more with the editing techniques and different platforms.

I want to change the ending, I was deciding whether to keeping my original idea of seeing someone tired (slumped over a bench or sleeping whilst reading a magazine) and giving them a coffee, however this felt again very choppy opposed to being seamless. So, I feel the most effective way to end the piece is to extend the last bit of music, put the walk of in slo motion and fade it out, as the whole 3-4 minute piece is already very compact with content and I believe the idea has already been portrayed.