Kate Dawson's Site Specific Performance

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February 28, 2012
by Kate Dawson
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Filming the Public

This week, we attempted to film interviews with the public about their opinions on Lincoln’s divide, however, downhill, nobody allowed us to film their responses to our questionnaire!  This is a setback because, although we have information from the public … Continue reading

February 13, 2012
by Kate Dawson
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Facing the public!

We have decided to film our final performances because they take place in two locations at different times. We will also film interviews with the public about Lincoln’s division and edit that into our final film, which will work as … Continue reading

February 11, 2012
by Kate Dawson
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Initial Ideas and Development.

Our main idea is to act out a tea party scene in 2 different locations, to emphasise the social differences between each location. The first will be downhill on the High Street and the second will be uphill by the Cathedral/Castle. … Continue reading

February 8, 2012
by Kate Dawson
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Research, research, research!

Research is essential when creating a site specific performance, ‘…a large part of the work has to do with researching a place, often an unusual one that is imbued with history or permeated with atmosphere’ (Pavis, 1998, p.337-8). If you know nothing about the site, … Continue reading