After a week off, Daniel and Kevin handed out the new scripts with all the changes present in order for the characters involved to have time to memorize and understand their new lines. With emphasis on the characters played Tim Boismier, Marc Lanteigne and Tori McLinden, new blocking has to be done to compliment their new lines and character traits. Unfortunately, there is much to learn and remember in a short amount of time for these actors. Thankfully, we have a strong support system behind us to help us with such a stressful endeavor. On march 17th the cast began to practice these new changes. Furthermore, there were very important costume and makeup changes that needed to be made in order to solidify the characters and their realistic appearance. For example, altering the pants Christine St Pierre wears in order to make her seem older and more motherly was the number one priority. Also, the intensity of the makeup of older characters such as Shannan Ryans motherly character will have to be increased.
FUN FACT!
Did you know, that by contorting the face so as to force wrinkles and then tracing those wrinkles with eyeliner is a quick and easy way to make an actor appear old on stage? Concentrating on the forehead, around the eyes and the mouth use black eyeliner and blend! Also, using baby powder or white hair spray gives the hair an aged grey appearance which adds to the characters overall elderly look. Here we have Jackson Rae and Natalie Reid in full makeup and hair playing the characters of Robert and Marielle Martin in last years production MDR. For a visual tutorial, you might enjoy this video. The result is always astounding to the audience members! Don't forget to wear bronzer so the audience doesn't lose your face in the lights, ruining all the hard work that goes into those wrinkles!
With the changes soon to be complete next week La Troupe Royale is hosting a family and friends show at Lajeunesse on March 25th for all those who wish to come and watch the performance before it moves on to compete once more. Feel free to ask any of the actors or producers for further details.
Merde!
Sources
https://www.youtube.com/user/CostumersManifesto
Your right about the hard work, it's made even more difficult when we have to juggle school work on top of it all (Hint Noecker). Being in the play I already have a good idea of what your saying, but you do a good job explaining it for those that aren't.
ReplyDeleteEvery year, I always find myself amazed by the plays you and your team performs. Although, I had no idea that presenting a play had this much hard work behind it all. I am really exited to see what you guys have planned this year. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHello Maddie, prepare to be insulted.... JUST KIDDING. Haha your blog is actually appealing to me (and I'm not really involved in arts). I like how you give us a taste of the acting life. There is so much more work to making a play then we all think ! It's a wonderful illusion. Also, I wanted to mention the pictures. I love seeing you guys in your costumes, it not only helps me understand certain elements that you mention, but it also let's me see your personalities on set or during play practise. I'm looking forward to reading more, happy writing :)
ReplyDeleteOh Aaron you always manage to give me a good laugh! I'm actually very excited that the costumes appeal to you! Often times we find people overlook intricate details of what we're wearing and just assume it was easy to put that outfit together. You're very correct in mentioning that costumes portray personalities, because if a characters costume doesn't match their personality the illusion is ruined and they're now just an actor playing a part. Thank you for your insight!
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