Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts
Project 2: Pantomime
VIVA Questions
Name: Saif Ali
Date: 22/12/2023
- how do you feel this project went? I think this project went great, rehearsals were fun and enjoyable and i will have many memories stored from this project.
- What skills do you feel you have developed throughout this project? Confidence as I was very nervous going on stage, however when I got on stage it was a lot more easier than i thought it would be. I felt very comfortable on stage as the audience was very interactive and energetic.
- What were your key strengths in project 2? Being able to keep focus and being very attentive.
- What were the weaknesses in project 2? Learning lines as I left it till last minute although I did learn them just in time.
- How effectively did you manage the overall process? It was a very simple panto so I got the hang of it pretty quick.
- Can you discuss any key research sources which have supported your process? I watched snow-white and the seven dwarfs and i did a little bit of research on panto and the history off it on the internet.
- How effectively did you apply the research? I researched about narrators in pantomime, which was my role. I also researched about the history of pantomime and how it has evolved through the years.
- What have you learnt from this project which you will take forward on to the next step of your own personal development? Not leaving anything till last minute and doing everything as early as possible.
- What have you learnt about the topic of Pantomime? I have learned that panto is a musical theatre/ comedy performance of a fairy tales I’ve learnt that pantomime is a musical theatre and comedy, which is mostly aimed at kids as they find it most entertaining.
- What can you do now that you couldn’t do when you started the course? I can be very confident and communicative.
- Why is learning this important? To put a panto together everyone needs to work as a team and communicate.
- If you were to do the project again what would you do different? Attend the auditions to get a better character.
- How will you effectively apply this within your next project? By attending the auditions if their are any.
- Did you enjoy the rehearsal process? Yes I enjoyed it because it was all pretty simple and fun.
- Set yourself 3 targets for Project 3:
- Attend all rehearsals
- Learn my lines before the deadline
- Give ideas where needed.
- Set yourself 3 targets for your scrapbook for Project 3:
- Do as much research as possible
- Attend all scrapbook sessions ensuring I’m not falling back on anything
- Complete the scrapbook before the given deadline.