(a) "I, Liam Rudisill, affirm that I have completed my independent component which represents 71 hours of work."
(b) Memorized lines, rehearsed twice a week (at least), stressed myself out beyond belief, and in the end, performed in four two-hour shows.
Interpretive:
71 hours spent rehearsing at school, (not including un-scheduled "emergency rehearsals"), and even more spent at home memorizing lines. I don't know what there is to defend here. The significant parts of this component were the actual rehearsals, and, of course, the shows, as well as stage construction.
Applied:
To get a job in Theatre you need experience. You need to know how to audition for a show. You need to know how to memorize lines. You need to know your way around a stage, and possibly how to construct stage pieces. You need to know how to stick to a rehearsal schedule, and how to perform in front of an audience. I did all of these things during the show. (Note: I'm in the process of changing my EQ, but this answer is basically applicable to any question I come up with.)
