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  • 1.  Invisible characters

    Posted 05-25-2018 11:56
    For our final production of the year we are doing The Hobbit.  It is student directed. The student is doing an amazing job. As we work on the piece we are having difficulty creating the illusion that Bilbo is invisible. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to work with the actors on creating that illusion. Exercises or general ideas are welcome! 
    Thank you
    Cathy

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    Cathy Archer
    Rutland VT
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  • 2.  RE: Invisible characters

    Posted 05-26-2018 03:58
    This really is in the way the characters around the invisible character respond and act.  I recommend utilizing off stage focus for the characters who are talking to the invisible character and placing the invisible more upstage.  The invisible character may look directly at whom they speak to but clearly not the other way around.

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    Emily Griffin
    Drama Instructor and Director
    Des Moines IA
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  • 3.  RE: Invisible characters

    Posted 05-29-2018 14:06

    You can try moving objects with fishing line,  have local speakers placed about for vocals.   Have him wear the same clothing but all in grey and move about the stage normally, it's the other actors reaction that will create the illusion of invisiblity.

     

    Break a leg and may all your theatre seats be filled,

     

    Kelly M. Thomas

    Department of Theatre

    Dr. Ralph H. Poteet High School

    3300 Poteet Drive

    Mesquite, Texas 75150

    972-882-5300

    Kthomas@mesquiteisd.org

     

     




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