In this lesson, we elaborated upon our knowledge and depth
of understanding of scene one (of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’). We did this by
re-reading and discussing some of the characterisation orientated factors. In order
to do this we applied our apprehension of the practitioner Max Stafford-Clarke’s
method of units and actioning text. I am currently working with Rose in order
to perform a very short unit of duologue between Blanche and Stanley (with me
playing Blanche, and Rose playing Stanley). Whilst only short, the nature of
the relationship between Blanche and Stanley and the oxymoronic
characterisations of the two, pose many challenges. For instance, a challenge
Rose will/have face/d in playing Stanley will be to be sufficiently masculine
and intimidating, and balance that with Stanley’s blatant need to elicit information
out of Blanche. Challenges I will/have face/d are to portray the symbiotic relationship
between Blanche’s need for formalities and desperation to maintain her façade. I
have also struggled with depicting any collapse in her pretence. Despite this, I
have found that actioning the text has greatly helped my characterisation, not
only in deciding how to perform a role/unit, but also in exploring the variant ways
of performing a role/unit.
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