Last week's rehearsal had many different moments that could be classed as different Brechtian aspects and techniques of theatre. One example would be the use of gestus, this was displayed in many ways by the A's and the B's as they would interrupt D's as they were talking. One of the ways this was done was, when I was saying my line, Ellie stood up and put her hand out for me to stop, she proceeded to then ask if anyone would like sugar in their tea. Her hand movement was not only a symbol of our character's relationship and their social statuses against one another, but it also displayed to the audience the relationship between C's and D's and A's and B's on a whole. The A's and B's don't really care about what the D's have to say, they'd rather have a quick and easy story to publish and get it over and done with. I think this was portrayed very well through Ellie's physical choice and that it was a bold, and clever, decision to make.

It's never specifically stated in the play who these characters are, they're given no names. So not only does this apply the v-effect and avoid emotional attachment from the audience, it also allows the idea that these characters and the ideas they're presenting are universal and can be applied to anyone. I also think this was also aided by the fact that everyone playing C's and D's acted similarly and everyone playing A's and B's acted similarly - The lack of characterisation and individual personality adds distance to the audience as it reminds them that these are actors playing characters, they're there to present different ideas to leave the audience thinking - rather than being fully fledged and layered characters.

I feel the divide we created between the A's and B's and the C's and D's stood out really well, not only was it presented through the physical divide we created in the room but also through the body language of the two sets of people. The A/B's were more relaxed and nonchalant about the situation, often checking their phones and turning away from the C/D's. Whilst the C/D's were a lot more attentive and submissive towards the A's and B's, constantly looking for their approval. I feel the contrast in the two practicalities portray an almost consistent example of gestus as the C/D's are constantly being dismissed by the A's and B's throughout the piece in different ways which ultimately displays the social dived between the two.

One of the issues with last weeks rehearsals was that I feel that everyone lacked in energy as the piece developed further. Some of the A/B's lost focus nearer the end of the piece, coming out of character and getting distracted. This lulled the energy of the piece down and caused some of the cues and lines to be delivered incorrectly or with a lack of punch behind them. This was also apparent with the C/D's as well, few would miss their cues due to other distractions and would then drag down the piece as a whole. In order to succeed, everyone needs to be at a constant level 10 at all times to make sure the piece doesn't fall on it's face. With the right energy and drive behind it, I feel that our version of 'The Most Horrific' could be a very powerful piece of political theatre that leaves the audience thinking once it's finished.