C.V and Letter Application

Dear Sir,

My name is Mark Kamara and I am writing to let you know that I would like to be a part of your “Youth Performance Workshop Group”. I am a black British student of ethnicity in Westminster Kingsway College, and I study B-tech Level 2 Performing Arts. When I heard you were accepting Actors to audition I immediately took the opportunity and decided to write to you. I believe I’m a great listener, because I always follow the team's approval then my own. Furthermore discussing with me won’t be a struggle, because I will fit in everyone else’s ideas so we can feel much more like a team. I am very articulate and can enunciate my words very carefully that will engage an audience. I can showcase a wide range of emotions: Happy, sad, mean, worried, confused seeing the emotions behind the character underplaying their emotions using subtext. Moreover I am very passionate about acting and I will try my best to give it my all in the workshop, and will always strive to be better than I was previously. My talents I would say are singing and dancing as they are the two I feel I’m best at. I love doing drama, because it gives you a chance to express yourself through words and physical movements. One day I see myself  on T.V inspiring people through my acting or even making them laugh through a comedy, because it’s always been my dream of mine to act in many movies and see myself in every different character’s personalities in each role I receive.

Yours Sincerely,

Mark Kamara

Mark Kamara 

Email: markkamara23@gmail .com                                 Phone: 07534453925

Address: 19 Morphou Road 

                London 

                NW7 1ED                                                        Bio

                                                                              Eye colour: Brown

                                                                              Height: 5’9”

                                                                              Hair colour: Black

                                                                                        

Education: Edgware Primary school

                  Frith Manor Primary School

                  St. Mary’s St. John’s CE School

                  Westminster Kingsway College

Accents: English (Native) American (Californian)

Performance/play             Role       

“Romeo and Juliet”               Server

“Grease”                               Eugene

“Citizenship”                         Declerk

"The Flick" Avery

Film and TV

“Spotless”                            Extra                 

Citizenship - Presentation

Citizenship - Presentation

In class we have been asked to work on a 10 minute Citizenship presentation in a group. At first we were unsure if we were able to create a powerpoint slide for 10 minutes as we didn’t know if we could get to that time limit. I was placed in a group with Alana, Albiona and Ashleigh. I researched mental health, and I thought I had some good points to put on my blog. Alana worked on the slides and I worked on the script for all of us to say. To make our powerpoint presentation more interesting, me and Alana both had the same idea to make it into an interview with Mark Ravenhill. 

The Roles consisted of me: playing Mark Ravenhill  

Alana: Serious interviewer

Albiona: Comedy relief Interviewer

Ashleigh: Talk show host

Introduction

Ashleigh: Hello and welcome to my talk show where we talk to celebrities and get the inside scoop towards what they go through in their life.

Albiona: I hope we get to meet somebody interesting,

Ashleigh: This person is a writer who not only has written a contemporary play but many others and he supports difference. Alana would you like to do the honors.

Alana: Bring in our mystery guest guys.

[Audience cheers, Albiona and Ashleigh claps]

Mark Ravenhill walks across the stage and takes a seat next to Ashleigh and Albiona.

Ravenhill and Alana will talk about each slide in the conversation.

Overall, I thought we wouldn’t go to the maximum of ten minutes but ended up doing 12 and I find that I’m really happy with this result as all three of us were a bit skeptical. The conversation flowed nicely and I didn’t hesitate on my words. 

During this experience I found that I learnt a lot more about Mark Ravenhill, and the play of Citizenship, and It was also nicer to work better as a team than doing the presentation solo.  

Unit 2 - Staging and Props

Staging & Props

1.   

Who they are?

Set designers set up props across the stage, formally known as objects, assist the directors, producers, costume designers etc. Props designers are responsible for obtaining the props and placing them out on stage for the actors. Most props are movable so there isn’t designed place holder for individual props. Some designers research about details that can support the stimuli of the play and captivate the audience. These people are very creative and plan beforehand when outlining a scene or placing of each prop. They also have to make it durable for the actors. Most questions are asked like “How do we generate creative ideas”, and that all goes to how you are able to open your mind to new ideas that you are willing to learn and to listen to your co-workers. They want you to be adventurous, daring, supportive and to have a positive mind set. Your imagination helps your originality and your unique taste towards the performance. Overall planning is an exceptional skill to have when designing and outlining a stage.

2.    What they do?

Set designers are a group of people that are responsible for a visual concept of a stage outline or TV production, and they also organise a construction team that can also help them create props and other materials for the stage. They can also be called “Stage designers” their job can be identified by researching art history, background politics, historical information, etc. The working hours can take majority of their time most of their work is produced on weekends and take up a lot of their free time. The designers that work in Theatre work with dance companies and opera in different regional locations.

3.     Who do they work with?   

   Directors help other set designers by telling them what works in the scene, because they have a say on what can be final and what doesn’t work. The Set designers work with the costume designers that design the clothing of the characters, and they are key for how the stage can be portrayed.

For example, a character playing an old man. Costume designers work with people that are in charge of props as well as Set designers. This will highlight the character’s role and then they can be able to utilise the character’s traits.

4.    How much can they earn?

Set designers make a salary of $51,660 in U.S dollars back in 2010 although they can change depending on the box office of the show or how talented they are. Many productions for theatre plays are often smaller, especially live, so the pay will be a little less than the ones working on T.V sets. The film industry has a larger production format and marketers advertise their movies via, social media, YouTube, Bill boards, Film posters on buses and T.V adverts. Not only does marketing help the salary of set designers it’s also the location that has a substantial impact of how much they earn. For example, set designers in California and New York financially made even more than the rest of the country has gained. Theatres hire full time Set designers which is an advantage for them, because this won’t be a struggle for them to find employment. Normally T.V sets/Film industry recruits Set designers as this may be an exceptional route.

   

5.    How much do they train?

Firstly, College is the first step to training to be set designers, because you have to know if it is something you enjoy. The skills requirements allow you to be creative and co-operating with other people: mainly in a team. Most people decide to do internships during college, because employers will be looking for set designers with experience. This is to ensure they have a full production team. Students in College gain experience by completing internships with production or theatre companies. Some degree programmes require internships a part of their curriculum: assisting the production team with drafting, set construction and set painting are essential for all interns to learn and master as one of the first steps for their training.

 https://study.com/articles/Become_a_Set_Designer_Training_and_Career_Roadmap.html   

There are people that will choose different routes towards their destination of Set design such as volunteering or being an apprentice. Even phenomenal set design projects can be added to a portfolio. It is very key to build your portfolio that should be updated frequently, because it is always seen by employers that decide whether you get employed or not.

Set designers start as entry-level trainees learning basic skills and completing simple tasks, but some can jump ahead in order to develop and improve their portfolios. This will help them get recognition and increase their reputation in the industry. Slowly leading them on to complexed tasks and giving them a privilege to choose which types of set design suits them best. A bachelor’s degree can provide the training and experience needed in Set design.

https://study.com/articles/Become_a_Set_Designer_Training_and_Career_Roadmap.html

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scenic_design

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/production-designer-theatre-television-film

https://study.com/articles/Become_a_Set_Designer_Training_and_Career_Roadmap.html

Production Values

Production Values

16th June 2020 Meet the troublesome kids of the Progress Class Welcome from all ages don’t miss out and join the fun Directed by: Rob & Shenagh Production: Becca and team

Starring Hanna Othmani Tlemcani Amelia Tolga Shadhut Ali Mark Kamara and many many more...

Time: 7:30PM                                                                  Kids: £2.50                                                                 Adults: £5.00

Location: Scene 22 - The zoo

If I was the director for this scene I will have a gate entrance towards the zoo showing many animals behind bars. I envision a fountain in the middle of the zoo where the scene starts off as the teachers telling the students about the inhabitants. There are 5 paths from the fountain leading towards the animals.These paths act as main entrances towards the zoo’s locations and there are many other paths that display different animals for example the lions,tigers, giraffes etc. The top entrance is an exit out of the zoo.  

The top right path leads toward the Aquarium where there are many fish tanks and an entrance where you can see the fishes inside their tanks. This is what I would imagine if you entered through the aquarium. The window glass will be filled with many sea creatures, and the floor will light up when someone walks across it. The colour patterns will change from Blue to Purple and to Violet and then lastly all three of them will blink at the same time. This is to depict a cycle for the lights which will also create an oceanic atmosphere.

  

The bottom right path that leads straight up to the The bird house will have a grassy environment where many Trees will be visible, and a stone path towards the brown house. The brown house has many windows and stairs that can also be an entrance to the outside.  Inside the house are many bird cages and houses for them. The smell of wildlife illuminating the room as the birds chirp away to the soothing music playing in the background. Next the calm relaxing music can be heard immediately as you walk through the double doors giving a clear vibe of peace and freedom for all the kids comfortable watching the birds.

   

The top left entrance will have many gift shops, and one will feature a cafe for adults to relax and chill. Furthermore the cafe will present clean wooden floors without a speck of dust, and arranged chairs of four and two per table with neatly stacked cutlery holders next to the cashier. The tables will have menus and napkins on the middle of the tables with automatic doors for the entrance. A fresh aroma will enlighten the scenery as the smell of croissant will captivate it’s customers. Also a strong scent of coffee can be smelt from outside There will also be tables outside and benches.

   

The bottom left path leading to the children’s zoo depicts a simple entrance revealing a wide collection of small animals. Moreover displaying furry animals for example: Rabbits, Gerbils, Guinea-pigs, Bantam hen all contained in an open pit where there will be hay on the floor. Some paths will have more sand than the last and there will be a high fence around the area as a sign of security, portraying a safe environment for the kids.