B.O.B Rehearsal 26/01/2010 UNIT 5

Tuesday 26th January 2010, 7-10pm, Room UT

*warm up with the Sam*

Aim:
To recap the previous scene in unit four. To map out unit 5 and develop the true depth of the scene.

Recap:
Unit four recapped by the group.


Mapping out of Unit 5; Just to recap the unit, here is what the Iumentum has set so far:

5. a) Beast feeds father for friendship
Father wakes up in Beast’s house. Father’s first concern is his business – Belle is not mentioned. Beast feeds Father and then asks for companionship. A new best friend. A wiliness to be taught, shown the way to live.

b) Father rejects Beast
Father rejects this. This is nonsense in Father’s eyes, he works, he eats and he sleeps. This is not in his life plan. Father is physically, mentally and emotionally uncomfortable. This is not planned. Beast has not found an answer here. He must go out again, search again. First though, he must tie up ends here.

c) Beast demands payment
Father discovers evidence of Beasts previous victims. Father is shocked that Beast exists in his city. Beast looks through Father’s wallet. He sees riches here. He must receive payment for his troubles, then kill.

Development of Unit Four:
Group move out into the room, listening to Farewell by Dario Marianelli (Atonement Soundtrack). Cast are asked to move their minds through the end of unit 4 and the first parts of unit 5. Sam Grogan narrates the first time through with the group. Sam T recaps over the same scene. Both Directing members highlight the key moments when the father receives a home made meal and comfort. The group begin to really exercise the scene, beginning with muscle tension and then moving into relaxation when receiving warmth and hospitality from Beast. The group are even asked to imagen the particular soup that the Father is given.

While the rest of the group toy with the overall scene, Father and Beast move away from the group to focus on the dialog of unit 5a. The scene is played with several times, developed and characters are built on. The scene then moves onto parts b and c. Kelcie-Gene sits (B.O.B's writer in residence) works with Father and Beast, running over recordings of their scene. Kelcie highlights the scene's dialog with constructive criticism and ideas for clarity and direction e.g Father is reminded that he is highly work orientated, he will give anything materialistic to get out of the Beast's grip. This influences Farther to offer his credit cards, his house, car etc. Kelcie-Gene tailors the script as the cast discuss moving through the scene. The script builds and then the two parties (father/beast and the rest of the cast) rejoin.

The rest of the group have been working on the backdrop of the scene. The theme is the bodies of the victims left behind from Beast's past. These cast members switch from a haunting backdrop to a set for 5a; two chairs and a table. The whole theme is bodies and the past of the Beast still tainting his future intentions to find friendship. The cycle is on its course again. The scene captures the fairtytale feel with the body part scene. Kelcie-Gene adds that a butchers table/ old fashioned table would suit the scene best. The rest of the cast agree this would suit the scene well.


Thursday's aim:

To walk through all of unit 5 and begin working on unit 6.