Beginnings

Question 1

What is it

Answer 1

Beginnings by David Eldridge performed at the ambassadors theatre by the national theatre very naturalistic explores the progression of the relationship between Danny and Laura after meeting at a party

Question 2

Vocals 1

Answer 2

Towards beginning. Justine Mitchell uses loud volume clear diction upbeat tone tells Danny to say confidence friendly demeanour
Sam troughton pauses and stutters high pitch medium volume fast pace when saying he was just leaving showing uncomfortable and guilt. Fast pace suggest nervousness creating awkward atmosphere

Question 3

Vocals 2

Answer 3

Justine Mitchell uses quiet volume low pitch desperate tone when she admits she can’t spend another Sunday alone , showing shame and loneliness. Sam troughton uses quiet volume slow pace cautious tone when asking what they would do nervousness uncomfortable self confidence issues

Question 4

Movement 1

Answer 4

Justine sits upright on sofa legs outstretched and rigid body language occupying moderate amount of space , pretending to be confident and comfortable . Sam inward facing body language shoulders high occupying small amount of space avoiding physical contact with Laura , uncomfortable , reveals intimacy issues

Question 5

Movement 2

Answer 5

Justine jumps up and down grabbing Danny’s arms to music showing enjoyment attempt to further physical contact with Danny smiles flirtatiously , Danny rigid posture alight and slow movements avoids eye contact head turned away from her , uncomfortable lack of enthusiasm for dancing

Question 6

Set1

Answer 6

Proscenium arch created naturalism because it’s like looking in on real life , return flat usesdto create world off stage and a door leading somewhere . Gold tinsel and practical lighting established naturalism and the party setting . Empty bottles and glasses showed the end of the party established chatchters intoxicated state

Question 7

Set 2

Answer 7

Move into kitchen clock which was moving in real time to create naturalism. Very detailed set , pots and pans in the sink showed domestic setting. Functioning oven which chatcheters cooked in , naturalistic . Gold tinsel had been removed, magic of the party had worn off and they were now displaying true emotions

Question 8

Sound 1

Answer 8

Typical party music played at medium volume through speakers surrounding theatre , lively upbeat atmosphere audience members clapped and sung , suggested modern time period and young adult age . Digetic sound medium volume upstage right of a door slam and taxi driver followed by long pause seemed as though it was coming from outside the house , established awkward atmosphere .

Question 9

Sound 2

Answer 9

Radio turned on plays upbeat song from stage left speakers at loud volume, naturalistic joyful atmosphere

Question 10

Light 1

Answer 10

Washlight AT moderate intensity fresnel spotlights with rose gels created warm atmosphere and low intensity front lighting allowed the actors faces to be seen. Pockets of brighter intensity lighting created through practicals fairy lights and lamps

Question 11

Light 2

Answer 11

Move into kitchen white front lighting overhead white fresnel lighting harsh white light showed charchters were exposing their emotions and true selves , reflected intimate nature of cooking and eating together