Scenes you've created so far. Start your blogs about how these were created and where you think we're heading with this storyline/performance. How do you want to develop your character through these scenes? Where will they lead next?

SCENES SO FAR – 15/5/13

      THE BEGINNING (everyone)

Joe & Dave run through graveyard, causing panic – people are chasing them.  Kieran reluctantly opens the door. Audience are ushered in.  Generate panic.  “Extras” in already in Church with Jay, Millie, Kieran and Stevie.   Sound effects in the church, give way to outside the door.

Purpose:   Audience to feel part of the action

      INTRODUCTIONS  (Kieran at Pulpit)

Kieran is halfway through a sermon when audience arrive. Audience are encouraged to sit in the front few pews. Kieran finishes the sermon with a prayer.  Lights are switched on.

      THE WOODEN CROSS  (Joe, Stevie, Kieran, Dave)

Purpose:  To establish Joe’s story/character.   “What if” story. Uses physical theatre, dialogue and monologue.

      MOULIN ROUGE  (Millie & Jay)

Purpose:  To introduce us to the idea that Jay and Millie are a couple who have been living in the Church.  They argue about the audience’s right to seek refuge in the Church.  Uses contemporary dance and dialogue.

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      POWERCUT  (Jay, Millie, Stevie & Dave)                               

Purpose: Establishes characters.  Needs to be early in the storyline

      KILLED DAUGHTER (Joe & Kieran)

Purpose:  Discover that the “everyman” character has lost his daughter.  Agnostic.