LESSON TWELVE. 19|12|12. - 'The Pillowman'

We are now returning to 'The Pillowman' and continuing to block through each scene. The two Michal's work in the other room at going through there lines as that is more productive for them rather than watching the scenes they're not in.

We continued with where we left off,

 This part of the play is quick paced, and also reveals the real reason why Tupolski and Ariel are questioning Katurian, because of the similarities of murders between her stories and current child killings. It is also where we see Tupolski directing his authority, because we know what is going to become of Katurian whether she is innocent or not. When Ariel intrudes it is full of disgust, also, by using Katurian's brother as a weak spot, we are able to reach a higher impact of fear from Kelly, meaning that this high intensity unit of the script creates a tense atmosphere for the audience. 

This is an intense scene between Ariel and Katurian. As Katurian is now trying to stand up for herself in order to see her brother, who she thinks has been tortured the same as herself. The lines are said incredibly quick and often overlap at the last words. The comedic value is when I am stood on the outskirts not being able to get a word in. When I snap and direct Kelly to open the box curiosity is thrust upon the audience as they cannot see what is in the box until I pull the toes from out of the box. We're not certain yet on what will be in the box that resemble toes. Here we get a bit of an explanation from Ariel of what is going on and why we are accusing Katurian. It allows the audience to form their own opinion on whether Katurian is innocent and the two police detectives are being violent because they can, or Katurian is partially guilty for the crime and the detectives actions are justified.

Tupolski now creates further conflict with Ariel by making a contradictive statement about making Katurian swallow the toes. Tupolski flaunts her high ranking power as if it's knowledge to wind up Ariel and then manages to make Ariel exit. I think Tupolski might do this as part of a personal plan, to speak to Katurian alone, as Tupolski is constantly confusing her with a temperamental attitude. 'So moody' at the end, instantly relax's the atmosphere as it is a light hearted statement and is said in a joking tone. 

I am returned on my seat as is Kelly. To clear confusion, Tupolski gives a standard formal police report style explanation of the situation. This informs the audience a lot clearer of the intentions of the two detectives. The outburst in the middle is probably the loudest we will hear Tupolski, so far in any way. While I am speaking I must constantly think how Tupolski genuinely thinks Katurian murdered these children and how sick it would make me feel. This has to come through in the tone of my voice.

This is the end of the first act, the second act is where Katurian is reunited with her unharmed brother who has a very big confession about the murders. I say the last line, pretty casually as this is the first time Tupolski shows any sign of wanting violence to be used. This leads the audience to thinking it's not going to get any better for Katurian, as well as it being slightly comedic if I am able to get the correct 'casual' tone in my voice that contrasts the state of Katurian.