Musical Theatre (27) - Blocking Numbers

In this lesson we blocked two numbers we hadn't done before.

"Without You":   As we are not doing "Contact", this is the number in which Angel dies. Taylor and Henri will sing this song at opposite sides of the stage, and we shall have a bed in the middle. Lewis walks in, carrying Owen and lies him down on the table. Everyone else (excluding Benny) walks in at set moments in the song, and acts around Owen, trying to comfort him. Alice is in the scene with Collins, and then Warren and I enter a bit later. Alice and I never make eye contact in this scene, but we look at each other at different points, to create a sense of tension in the room - thus causing Maureen to walk out not that long after I walk in. Everyone exits at different points, apart from Collins. Nearer the end, Benny enters and stands a distance away from the foot of the bed. He doesn't approach until Angel smiles at him, then he shall walk to Angel and hold her hand. This was to show that Benny feels awkward and bad for everything that has happened. Benny will then put his hand on Collin's shoulder to show that he cares for him and wants to support him. Collins responds by giving Benny a hug, thus showing that he is forgiven. Benny brings Collins over a chair and places it next to the bed to show that he is really caring and is trying his best to look after Collins at such a difficult time. When Angel dies, Benny says his goodbyes to her, and then puts his hand on Collins' shoulder and walks out (but doesn't exit), as to give Collins a moment with Angel - Collins then joins Benny.

"I'll Cover You (reprise)":   For this number the table is still there (to represent the open coffin) and we all stand either side of it, apart from Collins who stands directly behind it. When Lewis starts singing, we all step out slightly and face in; this is so the attention is focussed on him. Meanwhile, at the beginning of this song, Owen is sitting down behind Lewis (but slightly to the side so he is still visible) on steel decking. When the song builds up a bit, Owen stands up and joins in. This is quite abstract but shows Angel as if he were a literal Angel, looking down upon and supporting Collins.