During this week we looked into the historical background of the play, looking at the themes and what may have influenced William Congreve to have written this play, this gave us better knowledge of who was the main character and surprisingly it was Maskwell who many of the themes and a certain historical moment are based after which can be found in my contextual blog for this week.
We also continued blocking the play up to act 4 and with one act left I'm starting to get to grips with my character the experimental side with my character is becoming easier, due to the fact I have began understanding the text more, as well as knowing how to say or perform my lines with comical affect whilst sticking to the style Lord Froth has.
On top of this we watched a film that was set in the Restoration period, about the first female actor aloud on stage, this allowed us to see what the etiquette of the people of this time was like, and helped us to see how they walk and stand. After watching the film we looked at our walks, and though at the moment I'm finding it a little uncomfortable I'm sure with practise it shall come easier towards the performance.
Good effort to cover all bases of rehearsals last week. Your character is developing well and the style of the movement will come with practise.
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