For class i must do a play card for them and all other plays i see that have this info: Title, Author, Brief Synopsis, at least 3 characters, their descriptions, their main objective, and at least 3 of their tactics.
My acting class's "lab" is to attend a play each week that is put on by advanced BFA Acting students. It is written, directed, and acted by students. These mini-plays are about 45 minutes and are called Mask Club.
Mask Club #1: saw on Thursday, January 26, 2012
Fawlty Towers Communication Problems
Written by John Cleese & Connie Booth
A hotel owner (Basil) bets on a horse race and wins big, but must keept it a secret from his wife (Sybil). Meanwhile, an old lady in the hotel misplaces her money and accuses the hotel staff, who are not quite friendly but rude.
- Basil -- Gambling man; owner of hotel
- O: to hide his winnings
- T: 1) to ask ppl to hide it for him; 2. to play innocent; 3. to lie
- Sybil -- Basil's wife; strong character
- O: to find truth & please customers
- T: 1) to be friendly; 2) to try to catch Basil in act of covering up; 3) to give Basil's horse winnings to old lady
- Old Lady [polly or mrs. Alice?] -- grumpy old lady, unhappy with service of hotel
- O: to be pleased & receive attention from hotel; to get her money
- T: 1) to exagerate her problems; 2) to neglect her hearing aid; 3) to accuse hotel of neglect; 4) to complain a lot
Scenes/Monologues/misc:
--no scenes or monologues stuck out to me.
--though, the actress playing Sybil was very good. Believable and developed, even though not many lines. She had mannerisms and full character.
--Basil was great though. Accent good. Comedic. Some improv great when stumbled on stair. Very well reminisced of John Cleese.
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