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Where was Find Me first perfomed?

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The play was first performed at the Richmond Fringe Theatre at The Orange Tree on October 21 1977

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Where was the Richmond Fringe Theatre founded?

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in a small room above The Orange Tree pub. It specialised instaging new plays

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What was the original costume, set and props?

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minimal costume
no set or props

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How was Find Me originally staged?

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in a small intimate space using minimalistic design

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What does the episodic structure mean?

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episodic structure means the scenes are fairly short and can stand alone outside of a story.Each episode gives the audience an insight into the characters and events that played a significant part in Verity’s journey.
Allows different perspectives to be used and flashbacks.

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What does the non-linear structure mean?

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splits up the story, meaning that verity is revealed piece by piece.
Also allows playwright to use a variety of non-naturalistic techniques

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What is the style of the play?

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Its a social drama and tragedy as it shows the downfall of the central character

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What is pause?

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a dramatic pause or silence at a key moment can build tension and emotions such as fear

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What is pitch?

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Speaking in a low, high or natural voice

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What is tempo or pace?

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the speed in which someone speaks

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What is tone/expression?

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This suggests your mood and intention towards the listener

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What is volume?

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the effect of a character speaking loud, quiet, or using a stage whisper

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What is accent?

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indicating where someone is from or their status in society

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What is emphasis?

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The pressure on certain words to make them stand out

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What is intonation?

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The rise and fall of your voice. For meaning
falling intonation for emphasis on words/facts
rising intonation for questions

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What is subtext?

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the underlying meaning of words that are being spoken

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What are the elements of movement?

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posture and stance
pace of movement
gait
quality of movement
gestures
body language
facial expressions
eye contact
proxemics
levels

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What is pace of movement?

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moving quickly or slowly
e.g.
a queen may enter moving slowly, highlighting to the audience their status and power. Pace will change according to the scene

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What is posture and stance?

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the position in which a character holds their body
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a very confident character may dominate the space, with a very upright posture

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what is gait?

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a persons manner of walking to form part of their characterisation

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what is quality of movement?

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a victim might move with very light movement to indicate they are trying to avoid attention
an aggressive character may move with very heavy, definite movement

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What are gestures?

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the way people communicate with their hands or other parts of their body
e.g. clenching of fists to show their tention

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What is body language?

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the way a message is conveyed to the audience or an added layer to the words that are spoken

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What are facial expressions?

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how the face is used to convey an emotional state

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What is eye contact?
could be used to establish status, control and passion
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What are proxemics?
how the space is used on stage to establish relationships and mood.
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What are levels?
can make a scene look visually interesting, but the positioning of characters on different levels can also suggest social status and create atmosphere
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What are the key themes of Find Me?
parent-child relationships mental illness seeking safety
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How are parent child relationships explored?
the play explores verity's fraught relationship with her parents and the impact it has on the whole family
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How is mental illness explored?
explores how those suffering have been failed by healthcare professionals highlights societies reaction to individuals suffering from mental illness as well as Verity's isolation and desperation
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How is seeking safety explored?
Verity's condition means that she is constantly looking for places that allow her to feel safe e.g. Verity feels safe in water during swimming gala. When places of safety are destroyed or disturbed, it has a significant impact on Verity and results in an emotional outburst
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Using proxemics to communicate meaning
Reveals character relationships Standing further away: doesn't feel safe with them not a close relationship backing away to show personal space invaded doesn't get along space to gather thoughts
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Hair, costume, make-up for sister moses
Nun: long black dress with black veil hair covered by veil, single grey strand poke out - oldness grey eyeshadow - tired and stressed looking after verity
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What is character motivation?
the why? behind a charcter's actions e.g. motivated by obsessive perfectionism or desire for power driven by the desire to defend others
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Ideas for set
minimalistic = isolation metal bars on back of chair = prison bars cushioned chair = comfort rounded corners on furniture to communicate being in halfway house/mental place - can't harm urself/others flowers wilted and drooping to symbolise Verity's inner state of mental draining old style set crumbling garden wall
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historical context of find me
had been shift away from Victorian mental asylums where treatment generally appalling and inhumane, people in late 1960s and early 1970s still locked up in horrible circumstances. Was lack of dignity afforded to patients in some of the remaining large and overcrowded mental hospitals. Play deals with girl living in a society that doesn’t know how to deal with her and being treated by a system that failed to give her necessary treatment and care. No CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) in 1960/70s
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colours to communicate meaning
blue = sadness and distance black= isolation 'black-sheep' yellow-orange = sun setting multi-coloured splatter = chaos purple = embarrassment brown = dependable green = healing/nature grey = confusion beige = calmness/relaxation
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sound to communicate meaning
diagetic sound of clocks ticking and computers typing, people walking around creates busy atmosphere non-diagetic sad and mellow music
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rehearsal technique actioning cards
relate actioning card to what he's saying in scene to illustrate feelings e.g. use verb 'alert', 'obey' 'fight'
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hair to communicate meaning
knotted, cut unevenly, grey
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vocal/physical to communicate meaning
increased diction on plosive sounds to give audience context on high level of education as well as conveying stressed and almost controlling manner upright posture - rigid and uncomfortable wobbly and unpredictable voice - less control over body wide eyes and clenched fists - becoming agitated, and pleading with eyes saying something loud with clear diction and quick pace to illustrate overwhelmed pause for realisation
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Minimalistic set:
prioritising the essential: allows audience to focus more on actors and story being told - can create sense of simplicity and intimacy reflects ideas of isolation or emptiness - sense of stark or barrenness
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Naturalistic set:
immediately recognisable locations: engrosses audience as empathetic with actors e.g. kitchen set - stage lights recreate natural light of day time audience watch as if looking through 'fourth wall'
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Symbolic set:
visual elements to represent abstract/complex ideas, feelings: e.g. red curtains symbolise passion, danger or mystery depending on context/mood more immersive and engaging for audience + effectively communicate intention e.g. revolving stage symbolises passing of time
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Surreal elements:
melting clock: un-expecting dream-like - lack of meaning
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In the round staging
isolation gives audience clear insight immerses audience minimalistic set as audience may struggle to see some things
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facial expressions:
lowered eyebrows and barred teeth an actor communicate how character is indignant (angry) about soemthing
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Lighting terminology
gobo: flickers and swirls gels soft-edged spotlight wash strobe fresnel crossfade snap
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Colours and patterns popular in 1970s
brown, forest green, pale blues, pale yellows, bright reds floral patterns tasseled lampshades leather

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