These weeks we've been concentrated mainly in our one-act play... which will be presented in only 10 days (matameee)
As the PPP is one of the tasks we have to do for the IB, we are using our play to practice and learn how it must be done (while planning and making sure that every aspect is right for the play)
On the other hand, we keep practicing and creating, and this was an important week, as we finally thought about an ending for our play.
Analysis
The Practical Performance Proposal, as it name mentions, is a proposal where you need to explain CLEARLY a play that you want to create.
It should be very detailed, and explain the reason for choosing every single aspect of your play. (include diagrams, not a few examples but 'everything')
One of the things that should be included is the play's aim. The purpose of this play is to entertain and amuse the audience as it is going to be presented in a school festival.
But, how can these aims be achieved?
The play needs to be DYNAMIC: including short texts, counterpoints wherever possible so that all characters participate all the time, a variety of ''eye-catching" characters in the same stage, and... Slapstick!
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| Charles Chaplin: known for creating laughter by using slapstick |
In my opinion, it is one of the funnier and best parts of the play, as the characters exagerate their actions, and the 'problem' they have will amuse the audience, making it funnier and more interesting thanks to the background music -> Magic Mamaliga
Another aspect that will help us create a dynamic play is the fact that it will develop around one central issue rather than around a 'whole world'. The central issue is the situation taking place around the whole body : Each character has a different aim and situation, but this corpse is their connection.
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| Some characters may have connections (nurso and nursa, bad wife and her son, priest and good wife, etc) but all of them are connected thanks to Mr. Mcrobbie's death. |
...+ Connections
1. Music, choreographies or sequences of movement always help to create dynamism in a play. The choreography in "La Cocina" is a clear example. The rythm marked by the actors in unison and the organized chaos built up created sensations of stress and fatigue, but 'woke up' the audience,entertained and interested it.
2. Other way of creating dynamism is breaking the fourth wall and refer the audience. In some parts of "Los Músicos Ambulantes", the characters talk to the audience and play with them. (The music and dancing present in the play are also key elements to create entertainment)
3. If according to Theatre historians slapstick has been present in theatre since its beginnings, it is clear that it is a technique that has always worked to amuse the audience.
"Beating the devil off stage, for example, remained a stock comedic device in many otherwise serious religious plays. Shakespeare also incorporated many chase scenes and beatings into his comedies, such as in his play The Comedy of Errors. "
4. According to Julio Cortazar, 'the short story wins by knock out'. Our play, like the short story, develops around one central issue, and this makes it more interesting.
3. If according to Theatre historians slapstick has been present in theatre since its beginnings, it is clear that it is a technique that has always worked to amuse the audience.
"Beating the devil off stage, for example, remained a stock comedic device in many otherwise serious religious plays. Shakespeare also incorporated many chase scenes and beatings into his comedies, such as in his play The Comedy of Errors. "
4. According to Julio Cortazar, 'the short story wins by knock out'. Our play, like the short story, develops around one central issue, and this makes it more interesting.
5. Dynamism can also be created when actors walk near the audience, such as in "Miyuki y Los tres demonios "with the hanamichi, or the ghosts in "Shadow queendom", or Sandra's character in "Its all bussiness"
Reflection/ Final questions
As the creation of a play is a hard process, being specific and detailed (PPP) is very important in order to create something clear and that seems organized and well-planned (for example> cholour scheme in the costumes).
You have to focus on the purpose of your play, and if it is a comedy, find all the ways possible to entertain the audience. Think about what you would like to see on stage.. what would make you laugh?
It should have well-elaborated jokes and situations. Watching and reading other plays may give you more ideas.
What other techniques could be included in our play to make it more dynamic? Does the use of music always help to catch the audience's attention? Will all types of audience enjoy black humour?
Your entries are getting better and better. this time, the sections on connections and reflection were better than the one on analysis. For example, a diagram connecting other elements from the play rather than just the characters would have been more useful.
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