After concentrating on getting the play up on its feet the last few rehearsals, yesterday afternoon we went back to the drawing board and did some good old-fashioned impro, hotseating, and discussion. Most of this revolving around my character the Party Guest and his world.
Throughout the play we see life as Elliot and his friends see it - a struggle to survive and to get by in a London that seemingly has no order. However, when we finally meet the Party Guest he's dressed in a smart suit and states that he works in the City. After all that has been witnessed and discussed throughout most of the play, does it really seem like a "City" exists? We explored how this London possibly works. Are there segregated parts perhaps? The East End is seemingly the most dangerous area. Where are the good areas? Is the City a good area?? Is the City the only good area??? Is the City just a stone's throw from becoming a dangerous area???? Is "good" even the right word to use?????!!
We also discussed, through hotseating and impro, the idea of fantasy. Is Party Guest's fantasy the kind of thing that can easily be made reality? With real amateur violent footage, both sexual and non-sexual, so readily available on the internet I guess the answer would be yes. There is always someone who will be willing to find a way to make your fantasy real, however extreme, if you are willing to pay for it. But how on Earth does a well-off City Boy get in touch with someone like Spinx to make this happen?!
I could quite easily ramble on for ages but I won't. These are many of the points we have been exploring. One of the great things about this play is that there is constantly more to explore and discuss.
Anyway I'm off to eat a butterfly. A red with silver stripes I reckon. Yum! Bang bang bang. Take care and please book tickets. Thanks.
Tx
