...We saw a play called ‘Woyzeck’ wrote by Georg Buchner on the 8th October at Kings of Wessex Academy. The play is about a man call Woyzeck who was being used for experiments for money, he also does work for The Captain and The Doctor. He has a wife and child who he never sees so consequently they grow apart and his wife cheats on him with a drum major. Woyzeck finds out and with him being in weak state of mind from all the work he has been doing and the fact he only has eaten peas for the science experiment, he snaps and kills his wife. He throws the knife in the river and then tries to wash the blood of himself only to drown. They had minimal props to use because they were a travelling show. For the background they had a clothing rail with a sheet covering it, this was used as the floor of marie house, to cover the captain when he was getting shaved and also used as the water at the end. The red on the sheet could have symbolised the bloodshed, love or anger Woyzeck was feeling, also they had music boxes which they played at different times to add the performance. They used mime instead of real props for instant the knife and shaver, for the shaver they used a sound effect. The use of mime did not take away from the performance; it made you use your imagination to put in the props that should be there. They used placards to give an indication of what is going on in the scene, I thought that this was very helpful because the scenes were not in a chronological order and sometimes...
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...example there is a character named “Jude,” from the song, “Hey Jude,” who’s character is played by Jim Sturgess, as well as a character named “Lucie,” played by Evan Rachel Wood, and, “Prudence”, played by T.V Carpio. In any part of the movie you see, you can find a character of a Beatle’s song. Using the Beatles’ music to create a flow to the movie allows for all types of audience members to connect to the film. While some may have grown up listening to the Beatles when the band was still together, others may still connect today as the Beatles still remain popular throughout the ages. This can be referred to as the “Universal truths” technique. Universal truths are “experiences we can all relate to…we should be able to recognize what [the actor/actress] is going through, to feel empathy for his situation,...
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...an understudy and how you can reward from becoming one. Actors of difference levels of experience often decline being an understudy or they are just not that interested in that position. This is mainly because it is very frustrating for them to tie themselves to a job where they may never get a chance to go onstage and be seen. They also choose not to be understudies because it frustrates them to be thought of as “understudy material”. What these actors fail to realize is that being an understudy can be a tremendous opportunity because it requires an extensive skill set. It takes a lot of talent to cover for a lead role or even a supporting one because it strengthens the actor’s talent, their memorization skills, and their range. Many people don’t know that understudies earn a weekly paycheck just like their other fellow actors in more stable parts and they are also able to build strong relationships, network, and be in a space where they can practice their craft around other people doing the same thing. First, let me explain what an understudy is. It is a person who learns another's role in order to be able to act as a replacement at short notice. This may sound like a job for a more inexperienced actor or someone who is just starting out in the field, but that is not true. There are actors and actress who have played the lead in productions before, who are considered ‘top-notch’ and ‘reliable’ and these same actors are go-to understudies because they will most likely do...
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...a small group of survivors, young boys, try to survive. The boys try to put into action the same rules that society uses, these quickly break down and the boys begin to go feral. We watch in horror as we realise even the most refined human can commit terrible atrocities. The Lord of the Flies, directed by Greg Hay, creates an atmosphere of horror as we watch the effects of war, even on those who do not take part. Hay’s interpretation of William Golding’s ‘Lord of The Flies’ presents to us the dark side of human beings, and the effects of it has if it gains control over that of reason and logic. In essence Hay’s ideas make it an extremely moving, and horrifying play. Throughout the play, the use of lighting and sound played one of the major roles in creating the atmosphere. Using red lights to signify danger or aggression triggered the audience’s immediate response, the minute the red lights came up people huddled in close, as they felt the danger through what they saw and well as the use of blue lights was used to signify fear or uncertainty often triggered a similar response. In general the flow of the...
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...Hungry for Roles to Practice. The article was written by Laura Collins-Hughes on February 25, 2016. I chose this article because it concerns women actors in playwright productions. Furthermore, it also concerns about acting classes on the college level for undergraduate students. I found this topic particularly interesting since I often wonder about theatre programs and plays productions on large universities and the opportunities for female students in these productions. After reading this article, I learnt that the field of theatre is taking different initiatives to promote female actors in the playwright productions since the field was more for male actors before. Male actors tend to have more opportunity to be involved with different playwright productions and to be constantly challenged with different roles to practice and perform, which help their acting careers tremendously. However, these opportunities are not so widely available for female actors. I like this articles in particular to these factors because I have not considered about the difficulties of college female students who is majoring in theatre before. As a business student with a finance major, I often became oblivious with other major in college but this article put me in a new lights and gives me a more well rounded understanding about students with theatre major and playwright productions. In regards to the actual writing in the article, I find it boring to read. The articles ideas are not well organized...
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...things needed to be an effective actor or actress. Acting is not just trying to do what the script says. Acting is all about emotion and character. Some people may say that acting is easy because it’s just like copying someone they know or trying to be a certain character. It takes more than that. What makes an effective actor? An actor needs to be able to capture a person’s feelings and thoughts. The actor needs to make it real instead of trying to make it real. For an actor acting is not acting, acting is living the part and role. But before an actor can do this there are many qualities needed to be an effective actor like perseverance, time management, and focus. Actors need the perseverance to search and search for projects to be in. Acting is not an easy job. People can’t find acting jobs right away. It takes a lot of perseverance to audition over and over again to find a job. Acting is not a stable job because a person doesn’t become into a big star right away. An actor needs the perseverance to be able to search for auditions, take the time to go there and if it doesn’t work out, do the same thing over again. Actors have a hard time looking for jobs because some shows don’t get paid. These actors need to start from rock bottom before they can find a stable job that will pay them for the mean time. Time management is a must for an actor. Every single minute of the day has to be productive. Since there is so much to do to become an actor it needs time to get there. Managing...
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...of entertainments to get a good laugh or have a good time. Specifically movies are used as a major part of entertainment Hitch, for example, came out in 2005. It produced by Will smith, James Lassiter, and Teddy Zee. This movie was directed by Andy Tennant. What were the most interesting things and what didn’t really appeal have an important role on the outcome of the movie production. The criteria must be completely met in order to get a complete idea of how the movie was created or to fulfill its purpose. The three most important criteria to evaluate Hitch include plot, acting, and cinematography. Over the matter of accomplishing the point or plot of a movie, I would give it a six out of six. They kept it simple and basic which it was clear to understand the main points. For example, Will Smith was to be a dating coach to Albert and many others while also struggling with his love life. The movie was a decent length, not too long or not too short. It is long enough to keep your attention to it without boring you. It keeps you interested and foreshadowing what might happen next. There are many moments where this movie is obviously a comedy but it also falls within romance. With that being said, it includes moments of weird dances, kick to the face, and romantic scenes. Of course within a good movie there is always a recognized actor that makes the movie even better. The amazing actor Will Smith made his character so realistic and brought it to life. He played his role so smooth...
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... - physical features of actors (Hoffman is shorter) - color of sets - Hoffman- more Victorian, Cobb- more drab - Linda more involved in Hoffman’s - Cobb Version- quieter, less emotional, old cast - Hoffman- more energy What is Theater: Theater vs. Film: - cost - accessibility - advertising - celebrities - special affects Why study theater? - important art form; universal art - theatrical impulse- mimesis (imitation) is a natural desire in humans Definition of Theater: - Theater must have: Actor, Story, Audience, Liveness - Theater requires: action, space, actors, liveness - Theater is constantly changing How do audiences negotiate Theater? - conventions- rules, practices audience accepts - suspension of disbelief- ignore that some things are unrealistic - aesthetic distance- audience does not intervene into play Thinking Critically about a Performance: - theater is sum of a set of choices o playwright o artistic director o director o designers o actors Key Questions for Audience: - What was attempted? - Was it accomplished? - Was it valuable? Acting: Acting: - actor as imitator- mimesis - actor is the messenger- face of the show Konstantin Stanislavski: - Russian director/actor - Goal of acting is realistic portrayal or character What it takes to be an Actor: - 3 ingredients: innate...
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...HOW ACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO A FILM Actors are a vital contribution to a film, for without the actors there would be no film. To become an actor, one must possess a great deal of talent. This person must be able to portray the character as described by the director, and make the audience believe the reality of this character, not only by the words they speak in his or her respective roles, but by their emotions, facial expressions, and physical movements. This person must also be able to grab and hold the attention of the audience, and keep them entertained. What is the goal of acting? The ultimate goal of any actor should be to make the audience completely believe in the reality of the character. (Boggs & Petrie, 2008) There many ways, also known as “methods” actors may adopt to achieve their goal. One way is called the GOTE method. GOTE is a very easy to remember acronym that stands for Goal, Obstacle, Tactics and Expectation. This is a very basic approach to breaking down a character. (Russell) Goal is what the character is going after, the whole purpose for the script. The Obstacle is what stands in the way of the goal and is a direct opposition to the goal. Tactics are what the character uses to overcome the obstacles and reach the goal. The Tactics is what makes the character real, and shows the audience what type of person they are. Tactics can be funny, honorable, deceitful, etc. The Expectation gives the tone and excitement to the Tactics...
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...1. Aparna Tilak Aparna Tilak is an actress and model born in India. She graduated from the St. Xaviers College and after finishing school, she began pursuing her career as a model. Her first major breaks in the modeling industry included working for worldwide companies such as Pepsi, Head `n Shoulders, Coca Cola and many more. Her first role in the movie industry was in „Family No. 1”, a very popular soap opera centered on families created by Sony Entertainment media. She played Rashmi, a character obsessed with keeping her beauty. Her role in this TV series brought her many other contracts in the television industry, since her talent began to be recognized by the audience and by the critics. After the success with “Family No. 1”, Aparna Tilak became well known in the film industry and soon she received a role in Zee Television. The way she played “Koi Apna Sa” in this TV series turned her into one of the most sought-after actresses in the industry. She had another huge success with “Footpath” and she is currently starring in “Jeet”. Although she was offered many roles in Bollywood soap operas, she declined them, as she searches for important roles that will make her stand out in the crowd of female actresses. Aparna Tilak is married to a man 12 years older than her and has a teenage son from this marriage. 2. Aparna Dixit Aparna Dixit is an Indian born actress that started out as a model and only recently became one of the most popular actresses in the Indian...
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...INTRODUCTION The film Rain Man was released in 1988 and won the Best Picture academy award that same year. I chose the film because it represented a wonderful mix of story, filmmaking, acting and comedic timing. It is my assertion that acting was the most powerful element of this film and crucial for the emotional arc required from the lead actor Tom Cruise. STORYTELLING The story of Rain Man is presented in a way that keeps the viewer in the dark as the story develops; delivering surprises and plot twists along the way. Writers Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass provide an excellent framework for the actors to really shine in their portrayal of the two main characters: self centered, smooth street-smart Charlie Babbit and his institutionalized autistic savant older brother, Raymond Babbitt. We are introduced to Charlie at the start of the film and quickly understand that he is a successful import automobile broker and willing/able to do whatever is necessary to deliver his product- this even includes paying off EPA officials, if necessary. Charlie is unrelenting in his quest to accomplish his goal. When he finds out that his long estranged father has passed away, he is expecting to inherent a portion of his late father’s $3 million dollar estate; only to uncover that he has an autistic brother who has received all of the inheritance money from their late father, the irony is almost too much for Charlie. This is pure genius from a storytelling perspective as it helps to...
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...that many of his beliefs and practices are still widely used today. Max Reinhardt, was born an Austrian Jew in 1873. Reinhardt was born under with the name Max Goldmann. Goldmann did not change his name until 1890, when he became an actor. After about 30 years of being involved with the theatrical world, Reinhardt and his colleagues created the Salzburg festival. By 1924 Reinhardt had made his way to America and he directed his first American production, The Miracle. In 1933, he is, “Forced by the Nazi government to give his theatres in Germany to ‘the German People”. In 1935 he opens his film adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Warner Brothers. 3 years later, Reinhardt’s property in Austria was confiscated but he did open his own studio called, the Max Reinhardt Workshop for Stage, Screen and Radio in Hollywood. Finally, 1943 Reinhardt suffered a stroke and passed away. Otto Brahm, the most notable German producer at the time, introduced a more impressionistic realism to Reinhardt. The impressionistic realism consisted, not only of acting with the voice and with gestures, but with the entire body. Similar to naturalism, everything should be as it was in normal, everyday life. When it came to the audience, Brahm believed that the actor should act as if they were, “unconscious to the presence of the audience.” Opposite the views of Reinhardt, Brahm lacked imagination. Brahm’s sets, costumes, and other elements of his theatre were drab and tiring for Reinhardt. This...
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...An actor that I look up to massively named Alan Rickman once said “actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theatre, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It could change the world.” I firmly support this statement because I believe performing arts is special. Art in any form has an effect on everybody, whether it be a romantic musical, a beautiful painting, or a touching monologue it tells a story. Actors tell stories through their emotions and make an audience member forget about their everyday life by bringing them to another world in the story they are telling on stage or on the big screen. However, being an actress has always been a dream of mine. In Mark Twain’s “Life on the Mississippi” he shares his struggle with having dreams and ambitions, and in the end he picks...
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...The Talkies And The Silent Era Have you ever seen a movie that made you think for a while on how they made it or how long did it take from the actors, directors, and the film crew time and energy to produce a movie with its various components? Or how much money it is spent to get movie essentials such as cameras, microphone, and computers, to only produce one movie? Producing even one film takes a great deal of thinking, energy, time, and money. Despite these costs, the film industry has been profitable since the 1920’s. This period was an era of dramatic social, historical, and political change. The stock market crashed and prohibition altered U.S history, but film theaters and studios were not initially affected by the crash market....
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...Hollywood Revival While the generation of today is more focused on who wore what on the red carpet, some tend to forget the origins of modern fashion and how much of it has evolved from ideas that will soon be a 100 years old. Many actors nowadays neglect the common standard and look towards a unique style they can call their own, whereas many rely on commercial endorsement. Almost all the benchmarks followed by directors, actors and studios alike, come from, as most critics would agree, the golden age of Hollywood. Lasting from the 1920s-1960s, films produced between these years gave true recognition and uniqueness to US cinema. Also known as Classical Hollywood, these years provided the public with a sense of fashion like no other. We...
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