... set design and directing. Directing was also established by Stanislavski but only as a byproduct of his illustrious acting technique (See Figure 1). He positioned himself as a director and guide to implement an acting method (Stanislavski). Years passed before the formal title of director appeared on the playbill. Of the thousands of years theatre has existed only within the past century has the director been considered a necessary part of theatre production. In modern theatre, the director is exalted. They are considered the authority for any creative decision. However, the director can do nothing without the actors. Directors are completely dependent upon others to express their message. This connection creates artistic progression but not without friction. Some experts do not believe directors are necessary in theatre, and it is true. Actors can provide an entertaining and meaningful performance without a director. Theatre has been thriving for millennia without one. The director does not make the production, they improve it. The director’s absolute control was fostered by development of motion pictures. Intense technical...
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...HAAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, EWMBA CLASS OF 2017 A leader prepares Leadership Communication Sachin Sundar 3/8/2015 Adaption of lessons learned from the classical acting text, An Actor Prepares, written by Constantine Stanislavski, towards leadership. Some people claim that great leaders are born and not made. I believe that even though there are certain traits that can be attributed to genetics which can, let’s say, gives a person the propensity to be a leader, I think through hard work and training anyone can master the “Art of great leadership”. In this paper, I am exploring some of the ways a person can train to be a great leader by drawing parallel from training techniques used by an actor. The primary source from which an actor can draw to create the emotional world of their character is their own life. In an analogous way, an authentic leader must draw from the experiences in their own life. This involves ‘connecting with themselves’ and drawing from the emotional memories and from key events of one’s life. To be a great leader, the quality to recall past experiences from the personal life that trigger certain emotions can evoke the feeling of authenticity in your audience. A growing number of studies point to the importance of leaders expressing their vulnerabilities in order to fully engage with and establish trust from followers. By revealing vulnerability followers can more readily identify with leaders, resulting in more positive and influential...
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...cases. The actors in the CSMS marketing subsystem are represented by stick figure that will represent the particular role that it will be playing in the diagram. The actual use case is represented by the oval figures with the name of what it represents on the inside of it. Finally you will have arrows that will demonstrate the relationship that the actors have with the use case and how they interact with each other at different points of the diagram. The first actors which are the merchandising and the marketing share the first part of the use case, add/update product information. Both of these actors depend on the correct product information in order to market it properly to the customers and they know exactly what they are getting. At the same time the merchandising actor needs to ensure that the right product information is available so they can prepare, package and ship the correct item with what the customer is expecting to receive from the company. Both share an equal importance with this use case. Next use case is the add/update promotion, this use case is only handled by the marketing actor. This actor ensures that the latest updates are available and that is what is being promoted in order to attract the most clientele. This actor will also look for new and updated ways to enhance the product view point to the outside to boost exposure and attraction. The following use case, add/update accessory package is managed by the merchandising actor. They make...
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...worked closely with John in the past and has kept in contact with him since. We would need small rights since it is a non-dramatic play. If “Ghetto Klown” has musical intros or segways then we would have to obtain a license from either ASCAP, BMI or SESAC. At the end of the day, we will obtain grand rights to avoid any law suits or injunctions with copyright infringement. Even though we will have the assurance from Mr. Leguizamo himself in that he controls the rights we need to produce the play, Team Awesome trusts no one and can easily fall into a false sense of security. Better safe than sorry! 2- Will you need actors? Dancers? Or both? If so what performers-related unions will you have to deal with? Provide some examples of rules and regulations the union dictates. Since we are using the one-man show “Ghetto Klown” all we would need is one actor. The Actors' Equity Association (AEA) is an American labor union representing the world of live theatrical performance, as opposed to film and television performance. However, performers appearing on live stage productions without a book or through-storyline (vaudeville, cabarets, circuses) may be represented by AGVA. As of 2010, Equity represented over 49,000 theatre artists and stage managers. Equity requires that its members, as well as employers, live up to their obligations under Equity Agreements. There are certain rules of conduct which all members are expected to observe as professionals, for the dignity of the acting...
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...likely like every teen with a few exceptions here and there. Now that the class is coming to an end I realize how much I genuinely enjoyed theatre and how much I loved participating in anything and everything we did. Theatre one has truly helped me grow as an actor, student, and person this semester because I wouldn’t have gained the confidence and flamboyant personality I have now. Theatre one, of course, helped me become a better actor, I honestly didn’t think I’d be able to accomplish any of the assignments well. I was so afraid and anxious about messing up my lines, or stuttering. However, as the year progressed I started to feel more comfortable on stage and enjoyed it. Especially, the amazing support system that was created by the other theatre kids in our class every time we went on stage because we were all experiencing the exact same feelings and fears about performing on stage. Eventually, those little butterflies in my stomach began to fade because I realized I wasn’t actually performing in front of an audience, I was performing with my friends. I felt confident performing and loved making people feel any kind of emotion if I could with my performance and that’s what honestly allowed me to become a better actor comparing my previous self to my nowadays...
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...Some uses are it prevents changes to an objects internal code by another object or process by limiting access to internal processes. It also allows objects to be used as a sectional component anywhere in the system because objects send and receive messages but do not change the internal processes of other objects. 6. Define polymorphism and provide three examples. Polymorphism means one kind of object can look like another kind of object. Some examples: The message “Eat” could have three different meanings: Parent: Time to cook dinner Child: Are you hungry? Neighbor: Time to go home 9. Define a use case and a use case diagram and prepare a sample of each. Use cases are steps in a specific business function or process in UML (Unified Modeling Language). MOTHER-ACTOR USE CASE 10. Define the term black box and explain why it is an important concept in object-oriented analysis. Black box theory is an example of encapsulation to show how changes can be generated inside an object without identifying how the changes must be carried out. Viewing objects as black boxes is important to object-oriented analysis because this kind of analysis does not see data and processes as separate components as structured analysis does. SCR Associates Online Case Session 6: Object Modeling Tasks 1. I...
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...Into to Making Theatre April 22, 2013 Directing Paper: Grotowski In the realm of theater, and specifically directing, there have been numerous prominent influences that have constructed innovative and fascinating theories on how to maximize the potential of a performance; perhaps none more so than Jerzy Grotowski who is renowned as one of the most influential pioneers of the experimental theater movement. More specifically, Grotowski is recognized for his revolutionary work, which incited communities of the 20th century to redefine theater and its place in contemporary society. His most famous contribution to the theater world was his notion of Poor Theater. This work will examine Grotowski’s background, inspirations, directing style, productions that are affiliated with him, and at this work’s conclusion Grotowski’s influence on the theater realm will be made apparent. Jerzy Grotowski was born on August 11, 1933, in Rzeszow, Poland. He was raised predominantly by his mother, while his father was in the midst of World War II as a soldier of the Polish Army. When the Nazi presence increased in Poland, Grotowski fled with his mother to Krakow, where he enrolled in High Theatrical School. In 1955, he graduated with an acting degree and proceeded to pursue his aspirations of becoming a director by continuing his studies at the Lunacharsky Institute of Theatrical Arts in Moscow, Russia. While he was only at the institution for a year, it was here that Grotowski got...
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...Eleanora Duse and Tomasso Salvini. He thought their style of performance was free and naturalistic and they greatly inspired him on his theories of acting. During Konstatin Stanislavski’s life, he was a serious theatrical practitioner, therefore he not only created performances, but also produced dramatic texts for theatrical shows. He later proceeded to write texts on the art of performance such as, My Life in Art, An Actor Prepares, Building a Character and Creating a role. Stanislavski’s approach to theatre was highly based around experimentation. He committed to realism in his work and also tried to stand out against the idea of naturalism. At some point, Konstatin Stanislavski also explored the idea of symbolism, whereby symbolic images or specific movements would be used to create theatre. Stanislavski once said “Our demands are simple, normal, and therefore they are difficult to satisfy. All we ask is that an actor on the stage live in accordance with natural laws.”. This quote links to Stanislavski’s acting method as he is essentially saying that actors need to link their performance to natural life, that way they will obtain a better performance because they will put themselves in the situation of the character they are playing and therefore it will seem more...
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...[Chapter 6]: Review Questions Question 1: What is object-oriented analysis, and what are some advantages of using this technique? O-O (Object-Oriented) analysis describes an information system by identifying things called objects that combine data and processes with the use of various O-O diagrams depicting system actors, methods and messages. Advantages: Integrates easily with O-O programming languages.Code is modular and reusable, which can reduce costs and development times.Easy to maintain and expand as new objects can be cloned using inherited properties.Disadvantages: Somewhat newer method might be less familiar to development team members.Interaction of objects and classes can be complex in larger systems. Question 2: Define an object and give an example. An object represents a real person, place, event or transaction and possesses characteristics called properties (which the object either possesses on it's own or inherits from it's class) and attributes (which are the characteristics that describe the object). For example: When a patient makes an appointment to see a doctor, the patient is an object, the doctor is an object and the appointment is an object. Question 3: Define an attribute and give an example. An attribute is a single characteristic or fact about an entity. An attribute, or field, is the smallestpiece of data that has meaning within an information system. In an O-O analysis, an attribute is part of a class diagram that describes the characteristics of...
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...Name Course Name of the instructor Date of submission Asians studies, Introduction The Chinese history has it origin in the northern region where it find reference to dynastic ruler and sage – kings of antiquity. Chinese mythology found a fertile land for settlement in Yangtze, the southern area. Unlike the northern region the residents were able to live relatively ease, to involve in dreams of the supernatural and the romantic. This gave rise to the Chinese literature of metric songs that was different from the classic of poetry regarding their romantic’s spirit and lyrics nature. Songs of the south is sentimental, self- conscious and evokes supernatural spirits as well as outwardly. The greater solo voice of Li Sao was Chu Yuan. His Encountering the Sorrow is the most primitive narrative poem to survive. Chu was a supporter of the ruling house of the territory of Chu. He was an excellent diplomatic but his competency was shadowed by the jealous of his colleagues in the ruling house. His first deportation occasioned numerous brilliant lyrics songs: Outpouring of sorrow, Inquiry into Cosmos and Encountering Sorrow. There were other songs he composed in different banishments (Minford, 2000). Typically, Li sao is allegoric and yet anagogic. It dual, the tristesse and quest. The latter reflects the poet’s sorrow, resentments and complaints against the wicked society the through the malicious misrepresentation has disjointed him with the Fair One he serves. The quest,...
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...How to Become a Film and Television Actor 10 Easy Steps to Becoming an Actor Have you ever dreamed of one day becoming a famous Hollywood actor? If so, the first thing you need to realize is that this dream can become a reality if you're willing to put in the time, training, dedication, passion and patience required to make it in Hollywood. If you've always wondered how to become a film or television actor, then here are ten steps that may not get you the role of a lifetime, but they will help you to treat your acting career as a career and not simply as something you choose to do for fun. Keep in mind that if you're hoping to become a theater actor, some of these may not apply to you. However, all ten steps are good to keep in mind no matter what type of acting you decide to pursue. Step 1: Learn How to Act Seems like a given, doesn't it? But I can't tell you the number of people that come out to Hollywood thinking that all they need to do is get a job as a waiter at some popular restaurant, meet an agent, get "discovered" and then it's nothing but champagne and caviar from there. Uh...no. Acting is first and foremost a craft. The best of the Hollywood actors understand this and no matter how far they have come in their careers, they are constantly looking to improve upon their craft. They take classes, work with acting and dialogue coaches, they study life experiences, etc. They know full well that even after a lifetime of work and study, they may...
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...0002 | Importance Level: High | Primary Actor: new customer | Short Description: This describes how a new customer information is collected when a new customer calls Kanaka Bros to place their vehicle shipment order | Trigger: new patient calls to schedule vehicle shipemntType: External / Temporal | Major Inputs:Description Source New customer information Customer(Includes name, telephone number, address,email) ________________________ ___________ ________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________ | Major Outputs:Description Destination Customer information Customer file______________________ ____________ _______________________ ____________ _______________________ ____________ _______________________ ___________________________________ ____________ | Major Steps Performed 1) When a customer calls check if he/she has shipped their vehicle before with Kanaka Bros. If they have not, then ask them for customer information2) Use this information to update and complete customer’s entry in the customer file | Information for StepsCustomer StatusCustomer nameTelephone numberAddressEmail | Use Case Description Template Use Case Name: customer makes an appointment | ID: _ 0001 | Importance Level: High | Primary Actor: customer | Short Description: This describes...
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...advice on how to complete this assignment, refer to the Preparing Assignments page (a link is also provided in the Evaluation block on the course homepage). Read the case “Target: From ‘Expect More’ to ‘Pay Less’” on pages 103 to 105 of the textbook and prepare answers to the questions below. Do not answer the questions at the end of the case in the textbook. Question 1 (20 marks) Identify four actors in the microenvironment that have affected Target’s performance over the past few years. Over the past few years there have been many actors that have affected Targets Performance, the four major ones are, Competitors, Customers, Publics and The Companies Operations. The first major Actor in Target’s microenvironment is the Competitors. When the economic crisis hit in 2008 Target lost market share to its major competitor Walmart. The reason for this Loss was because Walmart positioned themselves in the marketplace as always having low prices on their products, whereas Target positioned themselves as having better brands than Walmart. In this case Walmart as the competitor is a major actor in Target’s microenvironment kick starting a change in philosophy to a more of a Pay less side of things. The second major actor is the customers. When the crisis hit it caused the customers to have a more “frugal” approach to their spending...
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...Personal Responsibility Essay Personal Responsibility is seen when one is accountable for her own actions or decisions. While it is easy to blame others and avoid dealing with the consequences of one’s actions, when a person assumes responsibility over a situation they are able to proceed through life with one goal in mind: succeeding. Though there are many factors that can determine my success, if I am able to be honestly accountable for my actions I will prosper. Making mistakes and taking accountability for it while trying to accomplish my goal will lead me to my desired end result. The key to success is obtaining personal responsibility because it requires accountability for the consequences of one’s actions, thus defining one’ character. Former president Theodore Roosevelt once said, “If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.” People have an intention, act upon it, then either accept or deny the consequences. My definition of personal responsibility is being accountable for all actions and decisions made by the individual. Facing it or avoiding it is dependent on the person’s character. If one’s character is just and righteous she will take ownership, appropriate praise and reward when it comes to her behavior. Contrarily, a person whose character is questionable and dishonest will deny or divert blame or punishment with their negative actions. Personal responsibility and moral responsibility are comparable...
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...The Research Process Sequence of steps in busieness research Formulate Problem • Decision Problem • Research problem Dermine Research Design • Explorative research • Descriptive research • Cusal research Dermine data Collection Method • Secondary Data • Primary data Design data Collection Forms • Quantitative Data • Qualitative Data Design Sample and Collect data • Sample Frame and sample • Probability versus nonprobability sample Analyze and Interpret Data • Editing/Quality assurance of data • Coding • Tabulation • Data Analysis Prepare the Research Report (proposal) • Structure • Scientific Reqirements/Theory/Models • Literature Confer Exhibit 3.1, page 50 Decision Problem and Research Problem Drivers for problem formulation: 1. Unaticipated change, basically in the environment of the focal firm (suppliers,competitors, customers) 2. Planned change (estimation, effects, outcome) 3. Serendipity (random ideas or information) Differetn Problem Levels: 1) Individual orientation, PSYCHOLOGY 2) Individual-individual, SOSIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3) Individual and group, ORGANIZATION THEORY, ORGANIZATION PSYCHOLOGY 4) Group/department, ORGANIZATION SOCIOLOGY 5) Inter-group, ORGANIZATION...
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