3/11/16-Double

This lesson we decided we would focus on the singing and Choreography in the number 'La vie boheme'. Last time we performed the number it lacked a lot of energy. We decided as a group that we would add a lift to exaggerate the dramatic value of the song. The lift is going to represent the lyric 'We gather here to say our goodbyes'. The lyric suggests that someone has died and they're at a funeral so we decided that we would use a lift and symbolise that we are laying someone to rest in a grave. Taylor (Mimi) was going to be the one who was lifted and laid to the ground. Everyone interacted with one another which made the song enjoyable. We made sure that we utilised the space that was available on the stage. I still found that in my solo when I speak about Collins I am not pronouncing my words correctly. I think this is due to my articulation when I speak. This is something I really need to work on for this song otherwise the audience will not be able understand what I am saying.


I think I used my projection, which is a skill that I am working on this unit, effectively in this number. My physicality as Angel has improved a lot, after taking inspiration from ' Ru Pauls drag race'  I think I have applied this to the character very well.


I think Will, who plays Benny has improved a lot. He has never sung before like me, he is now using his diaphragmatic support from his diaphragm. This has improved his projection as he is now much louder when he is singing. I think this is also due to his increase in confidence, this has influenced his presence on stage as well as it is now much more dominant.


I think that Tyler needs to work on his projection more as you can't really hear him. When we perform the song the backing track will be much louder and Tyler will need to project his voice to almost overpower the backing track otherwise he won't be heard.




Here is a snippet of what we have done this lesson:

For next lesson I need to make sure I work on my articulation for my solo. I also need to keep practicing my projection as this is a key skill for Musical Theatre and it still needs to work.