In the piece my main character is Nibbs , one of the lost boys. This means my lines are in the Pirate scene when I am trapped under a net with Slightly- the other lost boy , Rupert, Paul , Jess and Chanelle. This scene is extremely energetic and exciting as it contains the big pirate number song and dance. Though I am not involved in the dance as i ma under a net it is a very exciting time to be on stage.
With my role i have realised the importance of me keeping my energy very high throughout the scene as due to the fact I am not singing and dancing to the audience i have to bring all my energy within my voice and expression and limited gesture. This is particularly difficult alongside the very high energy pirates. Also being big enough for the huge audience to understand my character yet not being pantomime and patronising is also challenging.
My other role is equally important o Nibbs if not slightly more challenging, this is being part of the ensemble. Ensemble is central to our performance and is extremely hard work. In order for it to look good and not messy it requires 100% commitment at all times from everyone in the production. This is very challenging as not only is the dancing and singing and maintaining character extremely physically tiring , but also for me personally learning the choreography and songs has been a challenge as I have never done anything like it. Also due to the very fast pace we are moving at the process has been daunting at times and i have felt intimidated and slightly foolish. However despite the difficulties it is really rewarding when you really work on something and it begins to pay off. To add to that having members of different strands has benefited me considerably as i ma able to earn different skills from all of them and if there is something i am not sure on i am able to ask them after rehearsal which is extremely useful in such fast pace production.
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