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Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations. French Wartime Resistance. Staging and Lighting. -There should be a sofa center stage with Mom and Dad sitting on it -Ernie is sitting on a rug in the corner reading a book -French soldiers enter stage right and walk to door on edge of stage
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Staging and Lighting -There should be a sofa center stage with Mom and Dad sitting on it -Ernie is sitting on a rug in the corner reading a book -French soldiers enter stage right and walk to door on edge of stage -Spotlight on door -Stage lights on sofa scene -Small lamp near Ernie -Spotlight on Ernie when he is speaking
Costumes and Props Dad Mom Bow Tie Book Ernie Hand bag
Characters and Puppets -Puppets should have neutral facial expressions, but prominent movements and gestures to express their temporary mood. -In contrast to this, the characters should have explicit facial expressions and gestures to make the scene more interesting -Actors should focus on articulation and projection while still maintaining a unique way of speaking for their character
Music and Special Effects -Music should be easy going or possibly boring at the start of the scene -After the soldier says ‘open this door!’ the music should start to build, creating tension -When the soldiers burst in the tension should break -When soldiers and Dad crash there should be a bang noise -When Dad holds up the TV from the pile there should something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0s6H2tWqo&list=PLB9EDAA61C2A5BC25
Staging and Lighting -Pieces of the boxing ring should be brought by different characters who immediately get into position after they puzzle the pieces together center stage -There could be a spotlight focused on the boxers in the ring -Stage lights are dim -The crowds are all gathered around the ring -Auntie May, Ernie and the Man are facing the audience
Costumes and Props Boxers Auntie May Man
Characters and Puppets -Some of the people in the crowds could be puppets, interacting with real characters -Perhaps the two boxers could be puppets as well, throwing punches at each other -Ernie should have an excited look on his face, mesmerized by the boxing game -Auntie May should walk in slightly annoyed, but then become fascinated with her eyes glued to the game -Her shouts of encouragement should sound bloodthirsty
Music and Special Effects -The music should be somewhat entertaining and suspenseful in the boxing arena -The music at the fair should be upbeat and happy Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wiz_246whwQ -Perhaps there could be a sound effect when the boxers fall to the ground -When Auntie May become the champion, there should be triumphant music playing