Critiques for February 12 with Freida & some from Couch and Griffis

February 12, 2014

Everyone	When one person gets loud, everyone starts to be nervous, get louder, etc. Transition should begin with boys walking straight in from second dance.  I think we can shorten dance and have music bring you guys to your exit.  Maxine – think about this. STEP ON LINES Think about bringing LEVELS FOR FREEZES After second dance, move when orderlies walk into the ward.  It makes it seem as though they control you too. Rushing TV scene. MUST hear Jared. Guys, commit to the puppet work.  Stronger actions and must be distinct. People noises – not enough- you must react to everything. What can each character do to add to vocals/ React to Mac’s entrance – hide- turn away-laugh-talk to yourself – talk to your imaginary friend.  Greg said to remember how the patients were at Big Spring – they were so nosy wanting to know everything about us. You can add color to other patients. Freezes – freeze the eyes. People noises – hmm, laugh, giggle, whistle React to the doctor and Mac talking when entering. DO NOT WAIT ON LINES>  STEP ON THEM Each of you need a unique walk, sound or movement unique to you. React to Operational Therapy. Need unusual walks and pace must be different. Hold on to one another (not everyone)  SIT IN DIFFERENT SEATS AFTER FIRST MEETING. Everyone react to Billy differently – different laughs, Come into that scene laughing. You are walking like teenagers. We must all hate Ratched. Work on colors. Loved the way Billy reacted to Mac in the wheelchair.  Everyone needs to do something like that.  Do not be content with your character.  Keep learning and peeling back layers. Party scene – Scanlon needs to try to warn everyone and everyone – sporadically sees her and reacts. React to the bloody hands.  You know Billy is hurt, but maybe not dead. Then react to the cut throat. EVERYONE – help get Mac off Ratched – this should be a struggle with verbal utterances. Indicate what has happened with Billy and Candy.
To consider	Fat Ratched Music with lines Mac - Show us evil in unanimous. I don’t know.  He thinks it is funny to take advantage of the poor innocent men, but I think evil is harsh.  Think about it.
Cheswick	Good character & great with color.
Billy	Stutter Ms and Fs  More at the beginning.
Ty	Start monologues as soon as song ends. Start every monologue immediately With his name on it –died. Papa – from the heart – feelings from the inside coming out. Must make the audience cry Are you listening, smelling, etc? Change up posture – look big when with the men (think about it). You have no hope at the beginning. Cheat more- hang onto the window when talking about the memory.  Put your hand up to the glass – especially when you talk about the streams, salmon, etc. Press on temples until hands shake – you are so frustrated. Good – when you know – chew gum and smile More difficulty speaking – voice is hoarse.  Clear your throat. Must see Chief see, hear, smell waterfalls. Look up more.  Draw us in. Your ups must be higher and lows LOWER.
Jared and TY	Cheat more to stage right from center. Both of you at different times – we need to see the decision to leave or stay.
Paige	Hit first line sooner Wonderful tender moments
Candy and Sandra	Make the audience and the guys embarrassed.  They don’t want to look.  She said – what kind of girls would break into an insane asylum to meet a convict and his crazy friends?
Sydney	Cheat – too much profile Freeze sooner after reasoning with him. Be prepared to say saving is good if Paige doesn’t scream in time. Look more injured when you get up after the attack. Late entrance. Where is the neck brace?  Issac or Kayla should have had it ready. You need to be louder and walk like a man – not graceful. We may need to “ugly” your body. Sneer.  Remember this is a work in progress.  You are learning about the layers to your character. Measured – if you aren’t out of here….
Jared	Go back to your old way of saying horse manure.  LAUGH You have happy feet in the first vote scene. Town woman line – cheat.  Too profile with ty.  Could not understand you –DICTION Slow down You are too angry.  More happy go lucky. Need more energy. Light up the auditorium. The play would be more tragic if you are happier and give the men hope. Play with cards – teach the patients. Look around.  Why are they not reacting to the nurse?  Why are they taking it?  At first it is unbelievable and humorous. Walk and attitude are good.  More amazement that men are so weak. More highs and lows with Mac.
Tucker	Hands out of pockets  Faster.  Your lines must sound like a normal conversation Work on lines to sound natural.
Nolan	DO NOT BRING OUT CHAIRS.  We talked about that in the group this morning. Look around.  Be in character when entering. Flirting with Flinn, the body and voice must match the lines.
Tucker & Jared	Late entrance
Mac O	Pause before you laugh.
Savannah-	DITZY DITZY DITZY DITZY MORE
Cody	Do not talk upstage.  Talk to a fellow who is across from you .  THE audience needs to see your crazy face. Box
Hayden	Haircut – you are looking like a king size Q tip (said with love)
Austin	Take the strap chair off the stage after the first scene.
Orderlies	Must hang bars back on window as you clean up after the party.  Nolan should be worried about the keys.  Austin should wonder where the keys are. Good job wandering naturally through the ward.
Brodie	If no one lets you  down, stay put.
Music	Must fade in and out.  Do you want me to do it for you?  It may not be enough if I do it mechanically.
TO DO	Less music before  salmon monologue Cut splish splash
	Cut music after the second dance.
	Work on the box.