1. What did you find out about the background of the production? Background, context, characters, themes etc.
Hamilton is based on one of the founding fathers of America, Alexander Hamilton. It was inspired by the 2004 biography 'Alexander Hamilton' by historian Ron Chernow. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the play and the songs, initially only wrote the opening song but because of the attention it attracted, he decided to adapt it into a full play.
2. What did you learn about the skills required to be part of the production?
We learned how important it is to take care of yourself properly, which is vital if you're doing 8 shows a week. The actress who played Eliza Hamilton spoke to us about how to keep going if you make a mistake on stage, and how crucial that is to have as a skill. You have to be extremely dedicated because the physical training is so hard to keep up with.
3. What did you find out about the challenges of working as a performer in the industry?
The difficulties of balancing your life while performing. You have to make sure you maintain a routine, otherwise it can get overwhelming.
4. How can this inform your own approach to your training?
I'll make sure that I keep everything in mind so that I'm fully prepared before I throw myself into training.
'I Object' Work Experience 30/10/18
We looked at four objects from the "I Object" exhibition and made mind maps about what we thought the objects stood for and what other worldly issues they reminded us of. We then took some of the issues we spoke about as inspiration for our protest piece.
These were some key words we picked out that related to the exhibition and their definitions:
Ridicule: The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour. ( To make a mockery of someone or something)
Dissent: To hold opinions that are not normally common.
Dissenting: Expressing alternative opinions.
Subversive: Disruptive of the system.
Subversion: Condemning established systems.
Orthodox: Following the generally accepted rules and beliefs of religion, philosophy, or practice.
The Establishment: The government, police, those who maintain the 'status quo'.
Satire: Mockery and ridicule of politics/ positions of authority.
Authority: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
Protest: A statement/action demonstrating disapproval.
"This skeleton caricature of a corrupt factory owner enjoys immense wealth while his poorly paid workers toil away in appalling conditions."
Even today, workers are underpaid and overworked, while most company owners ignored them, content with their own wealth.
"During the 16th century, English Reformation acts of Roman Catholic worship were banned."
Example of symbols hidden in plain sight. They had to do this to prevent precious religious symbols being destroyed.
A 'pussyhat' worn by marchers for women's rights in 2017.
"Many of the marchers wore hand-knitted hats with pointed ends which looked like cat ears. These ‘pussy hats’ unified the marching millions and reclaimed a misogynistic term for female genitalia. The newly elected US President, Donald Trump, had used this word in a leaked recording when boasting about assaulting women."
Project Workshop 5/11/18
We started to write about things that we felt would be good enough to protest about, and made some prototype protest banners.
I decided to make my protest about gay rights as it is so close to my heart, and came up with the slogan "Gay rights are human rights".
Project Workshop 13/11/18
Describe some ideas you might have for costume and props and how they would link to your protest.
My protest theme was gay rights, so of course my costume would need to have some sort of rainbow item. I wanted to use the pride flag in my costume as well.
Project Workshop 19/11/18
Conduct some research on your protest theme, what you want to object to and why, and what the background is to your assessment.
MY PROTEST:
"Gay rights are human rights"
This is something I am very passionate about, as I am a part of the LGBT+ community myself. It's very evident that all across the world, people are singled out and bullied for their sexual orientation, and in some extreme cases they are thrown into prison or (in very few countries) stoned to death.
I believe that we are all different, of course, but nobody deserves to die over something that they can't control. Rights are taken away from gay people for the sole reason that they are gay, and it isn't right.
I want to bring attention to the damage this does to not only the people involved, but to their friends and family as well.
I OBJECT PRESENTATION: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pEWfuNUw-lK_OASpjacuUIdrGsaGB3Nby04EsgcBShk/edit?usp=sharing
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