Next scene

During this lesson, we decided to 'block' out the next scene. Although the first scene was not fully polished, we were running out of time and decided to have a simple basis for the next section. To do this, we took the script and finished editing it. Then we decided to do a run through of the lines, focusing on character and intention. Then we took this and started playing with how it will look in our set (we have four rostras). 
To show a hierarchy, we decided that Eliza and Mr Doolittle would be standing on the floor, but Mrs Pearce and Higgins would start standing on  the rostra. This shows a clear divide in status and class, as the upper class are physically higher up. After a few lines, Mrs Pearce steps down from her high position, and starts conversing on the same level as the others. This shows that although she truly 'belongs' with the upper class, she has the ability to relate and empathize with the lower class. In terms of character, this may symbolism that she is kinder than she first appears. She most likely grew up in a lower class, so relates to Eliza and Doolittle. Moreover, she seems to feel protective of Eliza already. This is shown in her dialogue, and how she interacts with Eliza.