However, we did try something different with our piece - we tried to have everyone stay in the Book Club positions throughout the play, regardless of what scene we were on. This idea was working up until the section where Julia and Winston go into Charrington's back room. At this point, the Book Club chairs are in place, but we would not be able to sit on them as they use them. Therefore we had to scrap this idea. We considered having us stand behind the curtains when we are not on stage, but we decided against this as we cannot see/hear when we need to go on, and this could also be hazardous (and look a bit messy when the curtains are constantly moving). In the end we decided to have everyone sit on the floor, in front of the curtains, cross-legged. We thought this would be appropriate as no one gets in the way, we can see and hear when our cues are and we don't look too messy. It also suggests that we are always being watched.
What we have left to do:
- Everyone learn their lines!
- Sort out the videos
- Discuss and decide on costumes
- Get and rehearse with all props
- Do an entire run
- Do an entire run with costumes, props, lighting and sound.
