Week 1:
scenes 1-3
Look at the blocking for my scenes, particularly 3
as it’s a much smaller scene that we need to
create a setting for.
Look at my characterisation for scene 3 as well
and begin to develop a character dynamic
between Mika and Ash.
Week 2:
Working on the subtext of scene 17 between
Mika and Ash, look at why they’re reacting the
way they do.
Look at scene 18 (group scene) and work on the
dynamic.
Look at scene 5 as a group but work on what
characterisation I could potentially bring to the
scene.
Week 3:
Continue to look at the blocking for scene 17, try
and make it interesting and meaningful.
Look more at blocking for scene 18 as this is a
large scene with everybody in it
Look into different themes of the play tat affect
my character, such as social background and the
way that the character behaves. Trying to build
more of an idea of character.
Look at problem solving, make notes on any
problems faced during the blocking sessions, and
different things we developed/changed.
Week 4:
Look at the dynamic between Kelsi and I in scene
17, as the characters behave differently in this
scene.
Session 1: Read-through and initial blocking for
Session 2: Blocking for scenes 4-6
Session 3: Blocking for scenes 7-9
Session 4: Blocking for scenes 10-12
Session 5: Character development and scene
work for scenes 1-3
Session 6: Character development and scene
work for scenes 4-6
Session 7: Character development and scene
work for scenes 7-9
Session 8: Character development and scene
work for scenes 10-12
Session 1: Scene work for scenes 13-15, focusing
on character motivations and relationships.
Session 2: Scene work for scenes 16-17,
exploring thematic elements and subtext.
Session 3: Scene work for scenes 18-19,
addressing pacing and emotional arcs.
Session 4: Character development session,
where actors delve deeper into their characters'
backgrounds and motivations.
Session 5-8: Continuation of scene work, with
emphasis on incorporating feedback and
refining performances.
Session 1: Blocking review and adjustments for
scenes 13-15.
Session 2: Blocking review and adjustments for
scenes 16-17.
Session 3: Blocking review and adjustments for
scenes 18-19.
Session 4: Context exploration - Discuss the
social and political context of the play, and how
it informs character actions and dialogue.
Session 5: Research and problem-solving -
Address any logistical challenges or technical
issues encountered during blocking.
Session 6: Planning and production - Discuss
upcoming rehearsal goals and allocate
resources as needed.
Session 7-8: Scene work and character
development, with a focus on integrating
contextual understanding into performances.
Session 1: Scene work for scenes 13-15, focusing
on transitions and continuity.
Session 2: Scene work for scenes 16-17,
emphasizing ensemble dynamics and group
scenes.

Looking more at scene 18 and working on the
pacing and atmosphere created in the group
scene.
Look over problems I’d written about in the
previous lesson and address ways to potentially
solve these for upcoming rehearsals.
Have a group discussion about different
challenges we’ve faced and things that are going
well, then use this as a chance to reflect and
discuss things we’d like to improve on in the
future.
Week 5:
Look again at blocking for my scenes with Kelsi,
making sure we’re gaining a greater
understanding of where we want the scene to be
set and what we want the setting and the staging
to convey about the dynamic between our
characters.
Do more research into the context of the play,
and how this can affect my character and the
way they behave. Look into bullying too as this is
a huge theme in the play.
Talk again in a group about what is going well so
far and what we can improve on as an ensemble
going forward.
Work on scenes independently, looking
specifically at parts of the scenes following on
from relevant research we have done.
Week 6:
Complete research about the context of the play
following on from the research last week. Discuss
this as a group and share ideas based off of what
we’d found.
Complete my independent work on research and
problem solving that I had been doing before.
Keep working on the scenes me and Kelsi have
been working on, and keep trying to develop a
sense of character in them, to make the two
characters different and therefore the scene
more interesting.
Session 3: Scene work for scenes 18-19, fine-
tuning emotional beats and dramatic tension.
Session 4: Practical skills workshop - Address
any technical skills required for specific scenes
(e.g., musical instruments, stage combat).
Session 5: Research and problem-solving -
Resolve any lingering issues from previous
rehearsals.
Session 6: Evaluation and reflection - Actors
share insights and observations from their
character work, discussing progress and
challenges.
Session 7-8: Continuation of scene work, with
actors actively applying feedback and making
adjustments.
Session 1: Blocking review and adjustments for
scenes 13-15, focusing on spatial relationships
and stage geography.
Session 2: Blocking review and adjustments for
scenes 16-17, ensuring clarity of movement and
stage picture.
Session 3: Blocking review and adjustments for
scenes 18-19, addressing any logistical
challenges.
Session 4: Context exploration - Dive deeper
into the historical and cultural context of the
play, discussing relevant themes and motifs.
Session 5: Evaluation and reflection - Reflect on
the progress made thus far in rehearsals,
identifying strengths and areas for
improvement.
Session 6: Planning and production - Finalize
plans for upcoming weeks, ensuring alignment
with production goals and timelines.
Session 7-8: Intensive scene work, with a focus
on integrating research findings and contextual
understanding into performances.
Session 1: Context exploration - Discuss the
historical and cultural context of the play, its
themes, and relevance to contemporary issues.
Session 2: Research and problem-solving -
Independently research specific historical events
or cultural references within the play, and
address any logistical challenges or technical
problems arising from the script.
Session 3: Planning and production - Develop a
detailed rehearsal schedule for the remainder of
the rehearsal period, considering time
management and resource allocation.
Session 4: Practical skills - Workshop specific
scenes or moments requiring specialized skills

Week 7-9:
Run through the first half of the play, making
sure that I’m making it clear that I’ve researched
into different elements of my character, and
showing this through my performance.
Do the same with act 2 once we have completed
and are happy with the first half.
Week 10:
Run through the whole play, again working on
putting the research into the performance. Then
evaluating this performance and making
improvements based off of feedback from Steve
and self-evaluation.
Working on scenes following on from the run
throughs, working on parts that I felt were
weaker and require the most improvement ready
for more run throughs next week.
Week 11:
Run the play in full again, adding in any work or
changed we’d made in the intensive scene work
at the end of last week. Making characterisation
clear and making sure that I have a deep
understanding of what I want my character to be
and presenting this well through performance.
More dress rehearsals, finalising changes and
making sure that all of the tech elements are
completed.
Week 12:
Final dress rehearsals, making sure that I’m
happy with my characterisation and that
everything is ready ahead of the shows,
Also making sure that all costume and makeup is
sorted ready for the performances. Hopefully
doing some advertising to sell tickets, for
example stuff on social media or going on the
radio.
(e.g., fight choreography, dance sequences,
dialect coaching).
Session 5-8: Continuation of scene work and
character development.
Session 1-3: Run-through of Act 1, focusing on
contextual clarity and effective communication
of complex concepts.
Session 4-6: Run-through of Act 2, emphasizing
problem-solving in executing transitions and
maintaining thematic coherence.
Session 7-8: Scene work and fine-tuning,
integrating research findings and evaluating
production progress against aims.
Week 10: Session 1-3: Full run-through of the
play, emphasizing evaluation and reflection
through post-rehearsal discussions and note-
taking.
Session 4-5: Addressing notes from the full run-
through, implementing creative solutions to
identified issues.
Session 6-8: Intensive scene work for
problematic areas, focusing on effective
presentation and performance techniques.
Session 1-3: Full run-through of the play with
attention to presentation and performance,
ensuring autonomy and personal style in
communication.
Session 4-5: Final adjustments based on
audience feedback from previews or informal
showings.
Session 6-8: Dress rehearsals, refining technical
elements and ensuring cohesive execution.
Session 1-4: Final dress rehearsals with
costumes, makeup, and full technical elements,
with an emphasis on professional presentation.
Session 5-8: Previews or additional dress
rehearsals if necessary, addressing any last-
minute issues and ensuring readiness for
opening night.