Cloudstreet ****
Mon, 3 Apr 2006, 05:47 pmGordon the Optom52 posts in thread
Cloudstreet ****
Mon, 3 Apr 2006, 05:47 pmCloudstreet is a very well known story, the ‘Under Milkwood’ of WA, so it was bound to be a big challenge for the director and cast to do it justice. I know some of your members don’t like reviews when the show has closed, but it seems a shame that such a brilliant play has been given no feedback on your site.
I won’t go into detail, but the whole cast worked together well, thanks to excellent directing by Jenny Davis; they kept the flow and interest up for the whole three hours. All the emotions were covered well.
The lighting was clever and effective, the costumes brought back memories of the era and the set, although simple was all that was required.
Congratulations must go to Claudio Girardi for his portrayal of Fish.
Please see Green Room section on Theatre.asn about the venue.
sorry for the lateness agian
Sat, 6 May 2006, 05:01 amThis may be of little help now... but...
1. How did you go about creating your characters? How much did the book help you with this? How much research etc did your personal character devlopment involve?
Read the book and studied the play in high school. they helped but there is a time when you have to put the text down and let the words and your own response guide the character... you cant rely on the text. there has to be more than that.
2. Did you have any particular line learning process? rehearse, rehearse, rehearse, on your feet with the other actor, its the only way that really works for me.
3. As a whole how did the cast work in the duration of the rehearsals and the performnces etc? How did other cast members interpretations influence your own character development?
Cast worked really well together, we are all good friends and generally the environment was very professional. Other actors interpretation of my character didnt sway me too mcuh, but their interpretation of thier own character, often affected my character in ways i didnt expect from my characterisation.
4. What were your thoughts on the set and costume design?
Wonderful.
5. Why did you choose to audition for that particular charcter? What was it about them that appealed to you?
I didnt, I auditioned for a different character, and was landed with a challenge.
6. . . .last one. . .Do yu have any comments on teh overall run of the show? positive or negative points?
All positive. Wonderful script, director, cast and crew. Very positive experience.
Apologies for the late response.. damn life and its busy ways