07/01/19

We started today with splitting into two opposite groups for which then is when we was able to present what we’ve been doing previously before having Emma, as we continue through doing different exercises as well the ‘worst thing to say’

We moved straight onto doing some kind of status based game for which showed me that the shouting person isn’t always the one with the highest status.

I found this to be easier then a lot of exercises that I’ve done over the past as I use to assume that being angry was raising the volume of my voice, however It also involved change of tone; as I would like to be able to have a much more convincing control over the use of aggression on creating a more developed characteristic instead of forcing it out.

21/01/19

For today we begun doing the freeze game for which is where we can freeze the scene at certain points as it’ll remain of two duo’s that would keep the scene going without stopping until someone wants to step in for which where someone will cause freeze and the taking there place; however this time more people would stand up and addition to it which made it difficult since it would steadily get out of control and always result out to be some kind of shoot out scene.

I found it to be rather noisy in the end as no one was really listening to anyone else which led the scene to be without context or story at all, it was just people screaming or shouting and too many actions which would cause confusion.

This rapid change into a huge group of fights or conflicted scene’s would show a lack of ensemble teamwork which was a good way to see where we would usually be at as a team.

As soon as we was done with that game we went straight into the jumping in saying something game with a twist instead of waiting for one of us to go in we would be called upon but this time with the censor turned off but within a controlling level to enjoy it as well at the same time maintaining control.

I found it slightly difficult to think of answers to something bad to say at a funeral, as I kept over thinking what to say; as I would like to improve on this by practicing to let my mind say whatever comes to mind at the current time.

28/01/19

We started today off with a couple of warm ups preparing our limbs as well parts of body for performing which then we started off with the freeze game once again but this time we was put into two halves allowing it to be more controlling instead of one huge group at the end; This was more effective since we didn’t end up into one huge bunch and that everyone was listening with a strong sense of awareness being aware of the freezes and of others.

It was interesting to see that we also begun with a new type of game called which involved quirks but in a different way as this time it would be stuff like addicted to ankles.

As we then did a sales kind of show being given certain objects to sell or advertise it in an entertaining way, I was given some sort of remote which I decided to sorta target my audience pointing at people as well making up plenty of excuses to sell it which was very funny however challenging since I had to look further then it being a simple remote.

04/02/19

In today’s lesson we started off with the freeze game again and then moved straight onto the sales game watching other people doing it was very entertaining since I felt like I was watching people actually attempt to sell products and that they was attempting to convince me how amazing that object was trying to ignore the fact that It was something simple to sorta welcome the idea of something enjoyable.

As the class did the Stand, Sit and Lay down game which was hilarious to watch since it seems so simple but when I tried it before it’s actually rather challenging since you gotta make up consistent reasons and conversations to swap positions and I still was never able to perform a full on non stop changing attempt at this game; so some point in the future I would like to do something similar to this in attempt to challenge my confidence as well response/reaction time.

I was then able to watch a couple of class peers do the human props which made me die laughing since I was watching Ethan get thrown around as a prop, however I found it really clever for how he responded in being a prop and how the others used him as a prop; It intrigued me since it helps with encouraging creativity for when it comes to creating a scene with one other person and that I never took into consideration that the other person can be used in infinite different ways of creating an endless changing prop.

25/02/19

In today’s class session was the human puppets which was slightly different to human props since they was allowing the puppeteer to control everything being the expression, movement and how they’d respond to situations and others throughout the scene; this looked very challenging from my angle as I’m rather use to having control over myself and not ever felt like what it feels like to be controlled against what you prefer to do.

11/03/19

In today’s session me and my group have decided on the show game which is where we select a genre/show and the two groups of pairs that get called out of the audience will be taking place within that chosen selection such as Horror and then a group say’s bathroom the opposite group would have to create a horror based around the bathroom.

there was a lot of corrections as well decisions over one another during this as everyone wasn’t easily satisfied over one choice therefore we finally came to the conclusion of agreeing upon this game.

04/03/19

In today’s lesson me, Tanisha, Chloe was able to continue our game decision as Leila also joined our group therefore making it easier to addition to our idea for which the teacher/person at the current time who Is in decision or observation of the performance is able to state a genre, show for the selected groups of pairs to perform; so for example If they said romance then they’d have to improvise a romantic scene.

The idea of people being called in and out though caused a heavy level of confusion as people who couldn’t or didn’t have the chance to think on their feet would be called out for someone else to take the spot which just caused mass confusion; as it also put too much pressure on them therefore making it very difficult to come up with ideas, I think for next we need to be able to develop more clearer instructions as well not to over complicate the game.

I would like to be able to present something in the future such as my side of a presentation for a game.

11/03/19

For today’s lesson we was able to witness another group that prepared their game for presenting today which was by Frankie and Chloe, as the game was called ‘ sweetie treats’, the whole goal of this game is so two selected participants have to run as fast as possible up to the wall and the first one touching the wall gets rewarded with a prized sweet which then they’re given a random scenario; as soon as this situation has been given they’d have to act it out correctly.

The one person that Is able to keep the scene alive the most would also get rewarded a sweet, however sometimes people wouldn’t get a treat and the other would get both and yet sometimes there can be stalemates between the both.

I found this game to be rather fun to try out since it encourages engagement due to the hosts having a strong level of enthusiasm as well encouragement and respect to making the game enjoyable.

It was interesting to watch Who’s Line Is it anyway, as they do mass amount of different activities such as Sit Down, Lay down and stand up.

18/03/19

During our lesson today we finally came to a group agreement on what games we will be performing in front of the audience as we was then split into two different groups, as we then selected exercises to perform; It was very nice to know that everyone was satisfied and on the same page for agreeing upon games.

We was then given an improvisation order for what we will be presenting as a group and when.

Improvisation presentation running order.

Bradley and Leilamay

–          We began this term by looking at the improvisational exercises used in the TV show ‘Whose line is it anyway’

–          Whose line is it anyway is a TV show which started in 19?? and was a regular Friday night entertainment show,  involving four contestants who would take part in various improvisational exercises.

–          These exercises split into two main categories those that were reliant on ‘Words’ as the motivator for the comedy.

–          And those that are centred on ‘Physical’ stimuli to motivate the comedy.

–          We have decided to demonstrate two of these exercises for you today.

–          The first exercise we are going to show you is based on ‘Word’ Stimuli and it is called ‘Worst things to say’.

–          In this game, participants will be given a situation and they need to comment on the worst thing to say in that situation.

–          For this demonstration Bradley is going to be joined by Chloe, Leah, Luka, Chelsea, Tony, Tanisha and Abigail.

–          They will all take it one by one to complete  the following statement:

1 – Worst thing to say on public transport.

2 – Worst thing to say in an exam.

3 – Worst thing to say to a lifeguard.

4 – Worst thing to say in a public toilet .

Abigail and Tony

–          The next exercise we are going to show you from ‘Whose line is it anyway’ is called ‘stand up, sit down, lay down’.

–          This is a physical motivation game where three participants will take part and improvise a scenario.

–          However they must keep track of who is doing what, as there must always be one person standing, sitting or lying down in the scenario.

–          This game needs quick thinking and tons of energy, to maintain the physical comedy.

–          We are going to demonstrate three scenarios for you.  The first three people to take part are: Leyla, Leilamay, and Georgi.

–          The next group to try a scenario will be: Ethan, Chloe R and Poppy.

–          The final group to try this out will be: Lily, Frankie and Amy.

1 – A ‘who did it’ murder mystery.

2 – Divorce counselling.

3 – A hospital waiting room.

Poppy and Lily

–          For the second part of the term we worked to create our own improvisation games inspired by whose line is it anyway.

–          We decided that games which were reliant on physical motivators were often the more difficult to do.

–          We worked in groups to come up with a number of games such as ‘The Physical Machine’,

–          ‘The miming scenario competition’

–          And ‘The Lead with your body game’

–          We are going to demonstrate two of the games that we created in groups

–          The first game is called ‘The word transfer game’ and will involve Frankie, Brad, Chloe B, Conner, Ethan, Leah, Tanisha and Luka.

–          The first group will be given a scenario to improvise, we will then ask them to freeze. Whichever word they freeze on will then become the word that the next couple will need to start their improvisation scenario with.

–          It’s really important that the participants stretch their vocabulary and use really descriptive and uncommon words.

–          Let’s have Frankie and Bradley to go first.

–          Chloe B and Conner are up next.

–          Ethan and Leah are next.

–          And last – Tanisha and Luka.

1 – Sneaking into a movie

2 – A weightwatchers meeting

3 – OAPs waiting for a bus

4 – Having a makeover

Frankie and Chloe B

–          The second game that we would like to show you is called ‘Number run impro’

–          This game can involve the whole class.

–          However we are just going to show you five demonstrations

–          The rules are – the class is split into two groups,(Divide Group – 1: Abi, Leyla Leilamay, Brad, Ethan, Connor, Georgi, Lily. 2: Tony, Chloe R, Amy, Leah, Luka, Tanisha, Poppy, Chelsea)  each of the members of the group is allocated a number (GIVE OUT NUMBERS)

1s – Abi/Tony

2s – Leyla/Chloe R

3s – Leilamay/Amy

4s – Brad/Leah

5s – Ethan/Luka

6s – Conner/Tanisha

7s – Georgi/Poppy

8s – Lily/Chelsea

–          Firstly we will provide them with a scenario

–          Then we will call out a number – the two participants whose number is called out must then run to the wall and start the improvisation

–          As an incentive there will be a prize for each of the participants who touch the wall first.

–          So here we go, is everyone ready!!!!

–          The scenario is…….

–          Number…..

Numbers to be called out: 1 2 3 7 8

1 – A Parking officer is giving out a ticket.

2 – A nightmare customer in a furniture shop.

3 – One person realises they are afraid of heights when on a rollercoaster.

4 – An unhappy customer in a hair salon.

5 – Two parents comparing their children outside the school gates.

Leila and me discussed in our spare time to decide upon who is doing what and then we finally agreed upon the following which Leila sent me.

25/03/19

In today’s lesson we finally went over our group run through order which then we was preparing on performing, however I went into the small room to start rehearsing what exactly I was gonna say and how; I was over thinking it heavily which then Leila came in supporting me which then we did a couple of practise run through’s.

As soon as we went up to perform out part Leila and me was able to perfectly deliver our part which I forgot one small part due to overthinking it, however she quickly covered in for me and then we quickly did responses for the worst thing to say, as I found this very fun.

Everyone else successfully deliver there roles throughout the examination which was rather great until It came up to the part where I have to do my piece with Frankie and that It looked absolutely funny and that It made everyone laugh as well, I was grateful for being able to do this task with everyone.

If I was able to improve on something I would’ve wanted enhance my qualities as well confidence for certain parts since I tend to overthink certain thing’s.