The Multitasking Climax! Professional Artefact & Oral Presentation Vs Half a Sixpence Understudy Rehearsals

It's been a manic few months and this is the first chance that I have had to continue with my blogging whilst studying and performing in Half a Sixpence!

Completing Module 3 has coincided with the show that I am currently performing in, Half a Sixpence transferring, from Chichester to the Noel Coward Theatre in Leicester Square. I have been very busy performing, taking on understudy rehearsals and completing my Critical Reflection and Professional Artefact. I have even taken up residence at the theatre using my dressing room counter and the Royal Box as my study areas!

One of the key tools used to help with time management has been creating a Gantt Chart whereby I structured this module by planning deadlines and targets give each week. Adhering to these goals enabled me to keep a track of my work and try to complete everything to the best of my ability. However, working within a production has proved challenging as performances took place over Christmas and understudy rehearsals have commenced in between shows. Organisation has been the key factor in juggling work and study

My Artefact

Commencing my Professional Artefact I created a brainstorm map displaying ideas for ways that I could present my findings to reflect The Wellbeing of a Performer in the 21^st Century, Map displayed below:

My Professional Artefact has been created to reflect my progression during my BAPP studies, professional inquiry and incorporate segments from the show Half a Sixpence, which I am currently performing in. My Artefact reflects both my performance and academic development. I have created an audio scrapbook that integrates songs, storylines and personal experiences from within the show. These snapshots have been used as metaphors correlating my ongoing work within the show and my academic learning whilst conducting my professional inquiry (The Wellbeing of a Performer in the 21^st Century).

It is a huge relief and sense if achievement to have completed parts 1 & 2 of module three with my oral presentation pending I am now in the process of completing my Power Point presentation and meeting my tutors in a few weeks time.