Video 4/13 with changes

4/13 practice video

Bi District

	Luddington
Strengths	Ensemble – even minor characters have made distinct choices. All characters are strong Transitions are seamless, motivated and plot driven. Audible noises – people noises were great
Weaknesses	Relationships – many are unclear and not developed. More moments were needed to help relationships and plot development and believability. Focus – at times there was too much on the stage – hard to maintain focus. Too rushed- Plot development not enough. Too rushed for character development. Actors do not understand character’s objectives. Vocal variety is needed Lucy – shake hands with Jack.  Willie must be more loveable at the beginning so we really hate him at the end. The relationship between Willie and Lucy must be real – and loving. Anne, who do you love? Decide and make it clear.  Be younger and have the puppy love with Jack. It needs to be lusty with Willie. Screaming at the funeral – let’s try it without it.  Think of something. Characters – what do you want?  How bad do you want it?   How are you going to fight to get it? Need to see a drastic growth in characters – especially Judge, Jack, Willie, Anne, Sadie Photos not needed ? See the affair start with Sadie and Willie.  See Willie plan to get Sadie and see Sadie plan to get Willie. Editor – need to see your feeling about Jack. Hugh – good job. Jack and Willie’s relationship – Is Jack disenchanted?  Need to push it more.  Sadie – work on smoking. Know why you are singing. Anne – show clarity in how you feel? How do we know the flashback is a flashback? See the relationship between Anne and Adam, Adam and Jack? When does Willie change? Jack and Maky – work on this – Jack, you have to read the letter. Judge – need to see how he hates failing Jack and how he cannot erase the sin. Mother was so strong. Don’t rush ending.
	Cody
Strengths	Characterization strong Ensemble great Transitions effective Accents good Loved music
Weaknesses	Tempo was rushed and at time hard to follow Work on scene with Jack and Judge – need to see relationship – need to see a dramatic arc with judge.

Friday's performance

April 3, 2015

Critiques

Everyone	Outstanding job – remember the technical people, people who painted the set, etc. Actors – stellar performances. Needs more emotion Crowds need to be as loud as they were last night. Speech, pause, photo shot – too rehearsed – don’t know how we can fix that. IT IS HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And buggy!!!!!!!!!!!! Impeachers??????? Could see furniture behind banner. Everyone vary your voices.  Show emotion, anger, etc.  This must also be present in your faces and physically.
Rednecks	Too fast and there were not many people noises going into the scene. Be hotter
Tiny	Be sure that the redneck and Tiny are different.  Tiny is more sophisticated. Love the clock line.
Sadie	Walking loudly! Especially during Anne and Jack’s scene. Love watching you think on stage.
Dolph	Great job with dialogue.  Watch swaying.
Hugh	Consonants Good job as Atty Gen.
Mother	Great job – be louder at the beginning and ending of your lines.  Loved the emotion.
Judge	Great job – vary emotions a little more in judge scene.  Let the audience feel your pain.
Jack	Great job.    Vary your voice more.  Be louder at the beginning.  Sometimes hard to hear you with humming. Open the letter and let us see your face.
Lily	Good job differentiating your characters.  Hold your Bible a little more at your chest – a split second more before opening it up. Be reluctant
Editor	Everything you do is good.  Love your character as the editor.  Love your energy as paper boy.
Lucy	Don’t sway Be passionate You brighten the stage when you smile at Willie at the end.
Willie	Turned your back before getting drunk the first time. Vary vocally – bring back some shouting. Knew you were working on the alcoholism and trying new things before contest – you have a great work ethic.
Sugar Boy	Watch blocking Judge during the good speech.  Excellent job of always being involved in the scene.
Adam/Sheriff	Loved the way you thought before taking the job.  You made it seem difficult to decide.
Woman 2- come up with a name	Great job on the funeral line and believable in each scene.
Anne	Watch sitting, so that your skirt is not revealing. Be a little louder. Amazing voice!
Riley	JUDGE HAS TO GET BEHIND THE SCRIM BEFORE LIGHTED SILHOUETTE SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Carly	When judge speaks from behind scrim, we need blue light above as well as behind. – See Ms. Griffis.
To Do	Paint white bench Buy the following: Flask Blouse for Mom Garment bags Snow white Bryl cream Pocket combs Latex Hat for lucy Concealer