Today we went round the park and had a look at where our pieces are set and try and get a feel for the space and try and get some inspiration for the performances we are doing. As its this time of year the weather wasn't the best, rainy and cold so now is where we have to take into consideration how the weather affects our performances and the effect it is going to have the audience.
Would we need to prepare them beforehand to wear the right clothing for an outdoor performance, do we need to supply mac rain coats if the weather continues to rain as it has so far. Also our own clothing for the pieces, layering up clothes underneath our costume. As well as looking at health and safety issues and making sure everyone is aware of the space and the dangers it can cause if not handled properly.
I think taking a look at the park with the weather as it is was a good eye opener because you realise how a performance outside changes everything and how it can determine how your piece is going to go but also how you handle it as a person and a professional. There are many times that this would occur if i was touring with a theatre company and unless the weather was really severe the show would go on. It gave a perspective on how much more thought and process has to go into this and that you are fully prepared for anything.
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