Self Evaluation

I think that I did a satisfactory job in the final performances. I remembered my blocking fairly well and only had minor script difficulties.
In my opinion I could have committed more to my character as Piggy to give a more convincing and affective performance for the audience. However, I do think that we all connected more as a cast during the final performances and really considered our relationship with the other characters on stage. This gave it more energy and interesting to watch

On the other hand I think I developed greatly on my secondary character during the production week and on the actual performances. I made the character contrast completely with Piggy. Piggy is constantly trying to stay proper and decent whereas my other character goes over to Jack's gang from the very beginning. Another large difference between the two people is their stance. Piggy always stood upright and had a narrow stance. My secondary character was much more animalistic and savage. They were mostly in a crouched position and went completely on instinct, not caring about anyone that gets in their way.

- Ebony.

Peer Assessment

Over the production week I found myself captivated by Ellie Jones' performance of Sam. In the last week I found that she threw herself into her part and really transformed as an actress.
The section of the play that really grabbed me was the violent scene between her and Roger (Adam Moran). They connected well with each other which made the viewers want to protect Ellie from the cruelty being inflicted on her. This was emphasized through her innocence in the play beforehand.

- Ebony.

Character Development - 14/05/2011

I have decided to concentrate on my breathing within the next rehearsals. In Piggy's speech it mentions the fact that he has asthma. It is due to this that I have decided to concentrate on my pace and strength of breathing, especially in sections of the play where he is scared or under pressure, which is quite often.

I think the sections of the play where this will be most affected are just after Simon's death, once Jack has thrown him to the floor on 'We'll dance.' and the lead up to his own death.

Simon's Death because he can't believe what he just took part in. He is shocked at his own actions and is panicked about what this means for the future of everyone else.

Dance because he is unsure as to what Jack is going to do to him and is not strong enough to defend himself if Jack wanted to harm him.

Piggy's Death because he is completely defenseless without his glasses and is in the hands of the most violent character in the play, Roger.

- Ebony.

Peer Assessment - 13/05/2011

In the past few rehearsals I have been extremely impressed by Billy Herrin's portrayal of Jack.


He knows his lines with only minor difficulty which makes it very easy to act opposite him. But better than that is his sheer enthusiasm. He brings such life and energy into his character that it encourages all others on stage to channel the same amount of dedication to their parts as he does to his. He throws himself into every performance, bringing new and innovative ideas to each and every run-through, making it exciting for everyone involved.


I feel privileged to be able to act alongside him and look forward to the performances ahead of us.


- Ebony.

Character Development

In the beginning of the Second Act, Eric and Sam have to wake Ralph and Piggy after thinking that they have seen the Beast. As part of developing on my character I have decided to make him a heavy sleeper by only waking when physically moved. This way it means that he is extremely vulnerable while he's asleep meaning that he is an easier target than the others in the group. This emphasizes his position in the group as the victim.

- Ebony.

Props Development

Yesterday I ordered two new air horns and two police hats from Amazon.

In the past few rehearsals the original horn has been slightly broken so the two new ones will be saved for the final performances.

                              The new horn. --->

The two policeman hats are for the transformation of Piggy and Simon at the end of the play when they will turn into the officers. The hats will be placed in bin bags near to where

the two deaths take place.

<--- The police officer hat.

These will hopefully be delivered as soon as possible so that they can be used in rehearsals before the performances.

- Ebony.

Script Work

At the start of the Easter holidays I decided that I would attempt to learn 4-5 pages of lines per day. This started off well but after about the third or fourth day I started to forget the other lines that I had learnt. Because of this I decided to try a different tactic. I started learning my lines in bulk by trying to learn about a third of an act in one day. Then I would spend the rest of the day and the next two days just going over the lines I had learnt. This was working quite well, especially when I was assisted by my sister. My biggest problem is remembering my cues.

I am still learning my lines but at a much steadier pace than I had hoped. At this moment in time I am unsure as to whether I will be 100% confident with my lines by the time I return to college.

- Ebony.