Reactions

Reaction to costume 

The costume we have been assigned I feel will be difficult to live in under the heat of the lights and the movement that we have accumulated as it contains layers of clothes that may impede my ability to move as swiftly as possible. However I believe that the clothes will add to our character development and practicing in it will insure that we feel as if there is something to retain and keep as our possessions and luxuries may or may not (dependent on the character) be stripped away from you.

Personally I need to add more layers to my costume and may have to add more accessories to ensure my "warmth" in a barren place of desolation.

Reaction to theatre 

My initial reaction to that of the theatre and the layout was fear, the fact that when you were meant to enter from the doors you would have to wait for as many people as possible, to insure that you wouldn't create too much sound as well as waiting at the sides in neutral so as to avoid anyone in the audience getting distracted, This is because if everyone remained in neutral no one would find you interesting enough to remain staring at you. The wings were also very close to the audience and the fact that most sounds could be heard as well as opposite sides of the theatre being able to see you through the exits at the wings meant that you had to remain quiet and still. Also being aware of your queues verbally so that you don't ever have to peak around to look at what the others are doing. However the lead up to the stage means that you can build up your character and step up to it, building your characters history and reminding yourself of your objectives.
Reaction to set

I believe that the set may cause many problems on set, due to the ginormous nature of the blocks and L shapes, however the final product looks amazing and if we are all able to remain acting and still move the set effectively the transitions will enhance the performance and make it what it has been envisaged by Will. The blocks movement needs to be constantly under scruitiy and note taking as the movement from the room to stage may change the orientation of us as actors and the marks for the staging. As it is very different to moving chairs than moving huge heavy wooden structures.

The backdrop looks incredible and adds a jagged nature to the play and the repeated pattern of grids and lines makes the set intensely more dynamic and really sets it up for the jagged and restrictive society that we bring the audience into.