To start with we all set up the stage and then decided on what play we should do, although we had already set up for Iron Hans.
This afternoon we will rehearse Hansel and Gretel because we haven't really rehearsed this and I didn't have any ideas of directing it.
We went on to split into two separate games and do the 'Wizard of Oz' exercise.
We had to choose a line and action from Hansel and Gretel.
For Gretel we had: "How do we get out of this enormous forest?" with her arms raised and walking around in a small, clockwise circle.
For Hansel we had: "Don't worry Gretel, I will save us" with him raising his hand on the first line, then stepping forward with a finger pointed upwards on 'I will save us'.
For the Father we had: "No no wife, I can't do that", he was hunched over with his hands clasped and shaking his head.
For the Mother we had: "You did it before, so you'll do it again". She slowly folded her arms over her chest and glared at the person in front of her.
For the Witch we had: "Put your finger out so I can see if you're plump". The witch was lunging forward with her upper body leaned back, finger held out and shoulders up and squinted eyes since she can't see anything.
We then went onto carry on with Iron Hans but didn't have much time left for this, we didn't get very far on with this piece.
As another element to this piece we are using tall bamboo sticks which are decorated. These are being used as the soldiers are going to war with their 'swords flashing in the sunlight'
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