In this lesson, we received our script. It is an adapted version by Cristin McAuley and Kyle Anderson. The cast list was then revealed (in order of appearance):
- CHORUS = anyone who's not a named character at this point
- FAUSTUS = Oliver Kelly
- MURDOCK = James Borg-Clancy
- GOOD ANGEL = Lorna Clark
- EVIL ANGEL = Charlie Sanderson
- VALDES = Lewis Fisher
- CORNELIUS = Robert Andrew
- MEPHISTOPHELES = Rhiannon David
- LUCIFER = Lewis Fisher
- SCHOLAR = Charlie Sanderson
Above is our cast list so far for the spoken parts, however, the seven sins (sloth, gluttony, pride, wrath, lust, greed and envy) have not yet been casted as there are only five of us to do these roles (as Oliver and Rhiannon are already on stage
as Faustus and Mephistopheles).
After reading through the script in its entirety, we discussed what we thought about it. I really like the script and am looking forward to getting to work with it. I think the physical theatre approach to it will be really interesting and effective. We aim to have everyone on stage the whole time (where possible), and would like the chorus to be watching the action at all times.
We discussed having the chorus in all black - but I think instead of black joggers and a black top, we should add layers of black drapes of material (for example, I could wear a black leotard, black tights, black jazz shoes, a black lop-sided skirt, a black flowy cardigan and black material tied into my hair hanging down). I think by having the chorus in all black, we would be showing unity and would not distract the audience. Also, by having the costumes quite baggy and untidy we could represent confusion and lost souls. Ollie suggested that the chorus could hold electronic tea-lights that they turn on and whenever they speak. This could create a sinister feel and foreshadow the events to come.
Next lesson, we will hopefully adapt the script where we need to (to enable this piece to work for us) so we can begin working on it!
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