Performing Our Objectives

After we performed the objectives and obstacles that we created, we were critiqued for not being able to completely portray our characters. Because we did not utilize any props or motions aside from the swings, it was difficult for the audience to discern what was occurring. Since we all had a set script and could not alter the dialogue, we had to portray our objectives through the tone of our voice or through the use of props. Our audience was able to determine our age and setting, but the objective and obstacles were a bit unclear.

The group that was successful with this activity was Kermeka and Shivani's performance. Their relationship was a taxi driver and client. The taxi driver (Kermeka) was talking to someone else through her Bluetooth but the client (Shivani) didn't realize that the taxi driver had a Bluetooth. Because Kermeka couldn't hear the other person on the line she was asking questions such as "What?" or "Huh?" but Shivani thought that Kermeka was talking to her and was completely confused about what was occurring. They really portrayed their setting of a taxi cab and the Bluetooth so the audience easily realized their objectives and obstacles.

Objective
Kermeka: Trying to understand the person on the other line.
Shivani: Trying to understand what Kermeka is saying.

Obstacle
Kermeka: Bad reception.
Shivani: She can't seem to get Kermeka's attention.