Ellie Greatorex was observed during a rehearsal for Grease where she was working with the director on blocking. According to the observer, Ellie displayed a professional attitude by always being punctual, ready to work, communicating ideas to others, and having a positive focus during rehearsals. The observer noted that Ellie took feedback well and worked to improve. In her response, Ellie acknowledged that while she is passionate, she needs to allow others to contribute more ideas to foster a collaborative team approach.

1. BTEC PERFORMING ARTS
Peer Observation
Instructions – Give this sheet to another member of your group. Ask them to fill in the
first two sections. You must then fill in your response in the third section.
Name of observer: Rebecca Sellors
Name of performer being observed: Ellie Greatorex
Workshop/Rehearsal: Grease, working with the director on blocking
The OBSERVER must make comments on each of the following -
1: Professional Attitude
Comments
Punctuality and attendance Ellie is always on time to all rehearsals given.
Readiness to work Ellie is always focussed towards the workshops,
especially during today’s rehearsal when
blocking Grease. Ellie uses her rehearsal time
effectively with enthusiasm.
Communication with other
company members during the
rehearsal
Ellie contributes her ideas within rehearsals
including her thoughts when blocking. She also
gives constructive criticism to others within the
company when necessary to help improve.
Focus and attitude during the
rehearsal
Ellie has a positive attitude towards the
rehearsals and is continually focused throughout
rehearsals, this reflects on her performance and
other peers.
Ability to take on board feedback
from other company members and
use it to improve own work
Ellie works hard to achieve the best she can
within rehearsals. Ellie takes on board
constructive feedback and works on it the task
for the next rehearsal. Ellie is determined to
improve on any weaknesses or constrictive
feedback give and shows a good improvement.
2: Conduct during rehearsals - Did this person behave in a positive and
focused way during rehearsals? Assess their contribution to the success of
the rehearsal. Please be as specific as possible.
Ellie was prepared to start working as soon as she stepped into the rehearsal room,
she had a positive attitude throughout the rehearsal and gave contributions on her
ideas when blocking Grease. Ellie’s idea was to give the effect of having a split screen
between the boys and girls within Summer Nights she said to have the boys sat on
blocks on top of the stage and the girls have a table and chairs on the floor. This gives
the effect of a split screen which is a key moment within Grease. Ellie worked well
during this rehearsal she followed all instructions given by both the director and other
members within the company. Ellie ensured throughout the blocking that she wasn’t
blocking any other characters on stage, not only that but she also guided others
within the company to make sure they weren’t blocking other characters and looked
professional. One way in which Ellie can improve is if she lets other cast members
contribute ideas, as she is passionate about performing.

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BTEC Assignment Brief v1.0
BTEC Internal Assessment QDAM January 2015
3: Performer response – will you make any changes to your working
practises following this observation? Be specific.
In response to this peer observation I agree that I am a passionate student towards
this course and contribute many ideas that spring to mind to improve the
performance. However, this industry is about team work and allowing others to input
ideas to create a company atmosphere. Therefore I will step back and allow other cast
members voice their ideas for the performance so that we can all work as a team and
all be proud of the outcome.