New Theater Scene

 Our group decided to do our scene akin to the Artaud method. In order to achieve this, we had a big focus on our repeated and interpretive movements. We also focused on the dynamics of our voices to achieve a jarring experience. We amplified this by doing away with a traditional audience perspective and allowed the audience to stand on the stage or sit on the stage while watching. The access to different angles allowed our more subtle movements to be perceived as well as providing a much more intimate experience. When the lines were shouted or used to surprise people, we made sure to get very close to the audience to achieve the intended effect. We also allowed our movements to take up space, the awkwardness maintained focus from the audience as well as raising tension and bringing focus to our movements and what they represented. Overall I believe our scene to be a success, and I am very excited to show it to Ms. Guarino.

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