You are all coming to the end of your most recent projects: Grade 10's -- comedia del'arte, perform on Wednesday of next week; Grade 9's -- Heritage Drama, perform on Wednesday of next week; Grade 8's, perform "The Creation of the World" on Monday of next week.
Make sure you use your practice time wisely. Don't waste time arguing endlessly. If you have a personality conflict with someone in your group, try to figure out a way to work around it. The theatre is full of difficult people, some of whom are very talented. You need to find a way to get the work done. Perhaps if you ask them what they want to do and really listen to them, that can be a step in finding a way to cooperate. Don't just stand in the way of someone else's ideas. Before you discount someone's idea, try it to see if it works. If you allow yourself to argue over every little thing, you will be like a dog chasing its own tail. You'll get nowhere.
Play your character. Make sure you match your facial expression with your mood.
Think of what the stage looks like to the audience. Clear all the chairs and props, etc. off the stage and keep only what you need in your scene. Use the curtains if you like. Play your scene as far downstage as possible and ALWAYS cheat to the audience. Project your voices. If you cannot be heard or understood, your performance is lost.
Remember, music is a very helpful tool in theatre. It can help the audience respond in the way that you want.
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