Act 2 Scene 3
Mikaela: Hi Sandra! I know you are busy but could I speak to you for a few minutes about the character of Anna. More specifically about how I am portraying her in Scene Three.
Sandra: Of course. I can spare some time right now. What’s the issue?
Mikaela: I have read the character list, and it describes Anna as a solemn and knowledgeable character. More specifically it states that Anna is “quiet, serious, highly intelligent and thoughtful. Compelled to tell her story.” I am just a bit worried that I am not capturing her as you intended when you composed her character.
Sandra: Okay I think I can help you. In this scene, Anna is still developing her story. She is using her knowledge of World War Two to expand her story about Heidi’s life.
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Sandra: When Anna talks about that topic you would need to communicate it in a serious and frustrated tone. It shows the audience Anna is trying to explain to Mark what would he do in a situation like Heidi.
Mikaela: Yeah, because of Anna’s intelligence she can understand why Heidi would think like that.
Sandra: Absolutely. She is challenging Marks beliefs, and she is extremely strong in her opinion. When she talks in that infuriated and firm tone it helps the characters and the audience develop more of an understanding behind Anna’s reasoning of why Heidi acts and thinks in that particular way.
Mikaela: Yeah, I understand what you mean, thanks that are very helpful. What about general movement and gestures?
Sandra: In that scene, you should be sitting down even when Matt aka Mark stands up and your hands should be on your lap for the majority of the time. This is because Anna is a shy character and is not one to act in a grand way.
Mikaela: Okay, thank you. In the Fraulein Gelber scene, how should I move about and what actions/gestures should I
Sandra: Of course. I can spare some time right now. What’s the issue?
Mikaela: I have read the character list, and it describes Anna as a solemn and knowledgeable character. More specifically it states that Anna is “quiet, serious, highly intelligent and thoughtful. Compelled to tell her story.” I am just a bit worried that I am not capturing her as you intended when you composed her character.
Sandra: Okay I think I can help you. In this scene, Anna is still developing her story. She is using her knowledge of World War Two to expand her story about Heidi’s life.
Mikaela: …show more content…
Sandra: When Anna talks about that topic you would need to communicate it in a serious and frustrated tone. It shows the audience Anna is trying to explain to Mark what would he do in a situation like Heidi.
Mikaela: Yeah, because of Anna’s intelligence she can understand why Heidi would think like that.
Sandra: Absolutely. She is challenging Marks beliefs, and she is extremely strong in her opinion. When she talks in that infuriated and firm tone it helps the characters and the audience develop more of an understanding behind Anna’s reasoning of why Heidi acts and thinks in that particular way.
Mikaela: Yeah, I understand what you mean, thanks that are very helpful. What about general movement and gestures?
Sandra: In that scene, you should be sitting down even when Matt aka Mark stands up and your hands should be on your lap for the majority of the time. This is because Anna is a shy character and is not one to act in a grand way.
Mikaela: Okay, thank you. In the Fraulein Gelber scene, how should I move about and what actions/gestures should I