Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Feedback from claire raftery for Broken Mirror
Having spoken to group at end of day, it became clear that they are describing piece as 3 separate unrelated scenes making one show- but really there are clearly 2-3 different shows here which need different devised groups. They may find it more positive to stop working as one large devising group with a director/writer trying to bring it all together & split into:
A directed/devised group who want to pursue theme of debt/debt collection led by writer/director
A devised group who want to look at Kaufman and happenings/affecting and subverting audience expectations - start by what is a debt collector? How would Kaufman take this character/situation and develop happenings with the audience? What kind of TV show would Kaufman put on with debt as the penalty/gift?!
And don't try to marry the two ideas at present as it seems like many of the group members are losing enthusiasm/not voicing any opinion or ideas and this is making the group rather dispirited and unproductive.
Although as a deviser you do need to compromise, it can't be at the expense of having any enthusiasm for the work you are making or being made voiceless.
Hope that helps!
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If there are disparate and separate ideas it might be worth exploring them in smaller groups. Then throw them together at scratch and get feedback on what directions are interesting to pursue. I have every faith that you will strive to be creative and produce good quality work. how best to support you before scratch night? Please let me know.
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Claire will be with you tomorrow to facilitate development of ideas and options.
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ReplyDeleteI think that my mini group have created a strong idea that we can continue to progress and add devices that creates layers to the peice which in turn makes it interesting and exciting for the audience.
thanks Nicole, can you please outline your ideas? it would be really helpful. thanks.
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