Project Proposal

 

Diploma in Performing & Production Arts
Unit 8 Project Proposal

Candidate Name	Daniella Nadisha Dennis
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Section 1: Review (Approx. 100 words)
In my opinion my experience of first year was highly not expected and it was anticipated that I would fail my first term due to unforeseen circumstances. However I passed because I had to work twice as hard as the rest of my class in order to keep up and be involved in end of term showcases. This year following the work of Stanislavski I learnt the difference between naturalism and melodrama.In singing I learnt the warm-up exercises taught, I learnt how to articulate my words in order to clarify the sound of my words and project my voice.
Section 2: Project Concept (approx. 200 words)
In order to get my unit 8 qualification I propose to perform a monologue from the play ‘Born Bad’ written by debbie tucker green. A playwright I previously studied and performed a monologue from ‘NUT’ and did a physical theatre and text based piece from ‘Random’. I will be using stylized acting using voice and physicality, in addition I will also be using naturalism. On the stage the only props I will be using is a wooden chair. I will have projected imagery downstage behind me, relating to the monologue. Also two other performers will perform a duologue from the same play and the stage will be split, the two pieces come together as one.
Section 3: Evaluation (approx. 50 words)
To develop and execute this concept I will research debbie tucker green and the play Born Bad so that I can get a more in depth understanding of the play. I will also read critic reviews of the play and watch videos of how the play has been done before. I will be working with and speaking to my mentor to get feedback and my target will be to use characterization and fully embody this character (Dawta) and her passionate views. I will need to relate this to myself and also have knowledge on why she acts the way she does; to achieve a better performance and a better reaction and connection with my audience.
Proposed Research Sources and Bibliography (Harvard Format)
I will be reading the book ‘Born Bad’ by debbie tucker green. I will also be reading reviews on the play and writing where the information came from and who wrote it and when it was written.   Born Bad review by Charles Isherwood from The New York Times, written April 8,2011