Rehearsals.

We had shown Daniel our scene and were very pleased when he said it was looking bery naturalistic as we had downplayed it.  He gave us some feedback and over the past rehearsals i think we had definitely improved on them. 

We were told to make a certain line between Alison and Helena more light hearted. Although Alison had turned up again and they are having a tense conversation the line "you make a good cup of tea" was supposed to be said very light hearted as if she was trying to be happy and change the situation she was currently in. I think i did this because i paused before saying it and adding on a slight smile as if to change the topic of conversation. 

I was also told to be more emptional at some points. One was when Alison says "you loved him didnt you". I realised Alison would be very angry and upset thay her friend had gone behind her back and started a relationship with her husband. I started to look down and look distant whilst i said this line as if i couldnt look at her because of the betrayal. 

Another was when Alison finally breaks down and shows Jimmy exactly how she feels. I had originally been playing her more angry than upset and so after the feedback i had changed and played it less over the top. I say it very quietly and to myself at some points then, when it is directed to Jimmy i get more angry until im on the floor and cry. 

I think the feedback helped a alot with making our performance very naturalistic and less stagey.