In the autumn of 2006, 'Clever Women' ('Les Femmes Savantes' by Moliere) became my first final year production at the BSA. It was directed by Jacqui Somerville. I was cast as Trissotin.
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This is it. It is the end of it. That's the thing I don't like about school productions: only five shows... Just when you feel you're getting it, it's over. I was finally cruising with my Trissotin: his body, voice, mannerism, psychology,... I had it all and I was just starting to experiment and try to reach that other level. |
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During a personal briefing with Jacqui this morning, she said that she found the first show to be the best so far. For me, I agree that the first one was the most precise and concise, hence to some extent the best; but I find I'm constantly improving and growing as a character. There is no doubt that my last Trissotin is nearer to the Trissotin I have envisaged to play. Hence I rate my last performance as my best. My last performance on saturday night will probably end up being my best. |
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Due to the extremely positive feedback yesterday, we have gained confidence and now know that the production is a very good one. Thought that confidence shouldn't have never become complacency, I fear it has since we all admit we played more for the laugh and less for the truth this afternoon. Besides, (and because of?) the audience was was very different, less vocal than the previous one, unfortunately for us (or fortunately?). |
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Third show out of five. Aware of our mistake this afternoon we went back to square one and focused on playing our objectives - playing the truth.I'm still on that rising curve as far as confidence in my physicality's concerned - I'm not even thinking about it anymore (it's about time!). |
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The audience was responding, they laughed quite a few times. Unexpetedly. We'd forgotten that the play was a comedy and we're all surprised. Jacqui has proved me wrong: the reccurent feedback from audience was that it was so thruthful. The empathised with the characters and the humour in the text did the rest. |
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