God of Carnage
You're probably wondering, "Impressive title" what's it about? God of Carnage is a play written by Yazmina Reza, playwright, and native to France. The reason why I am taking the trouble of telling you this is because watching it was a part of my assignment for the A-Team. It's pretty cool if you think about it because how many people read and watch plays for homework?
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
1/15/2010
I came across this video and got a few tips from it:
1. Work with what you have...
Obviously, the film was on a low budget and so the writer/director had to work with his surroundings. It gave the film a more "real" look and you felt like you were there when all the blood shed started happening.
2. Get to the "good stuff" right away...
An interesting story is made by getting to the action quickly, don't stall with all these conversations that have nothing to do with it.
3. Writing/Script
Good script, conversations were real and not straight out from one of Shakespeare's plays. Make it short, lively and something that we can all relate too, for instance fear.
The link to the video is here.
And here is another that I really got a laugh from here.
1. Work with what you have...
Obviously, the film was on a low budget and so the writer/director had to work with his surroundings. It gave the film a more "real" look and you felt like you were there when all the blood shed started happening.
2. Get to the "good stuff" right away...
An interesting story is made by getting to the action quickly, don't stall with all these conversations that have nothing to do with it.
3. Writing/Script
Good script, conversations were real and not straight out from one of Shakespeare's plays. Make it short, lively and something that we can all relate too, for instance fear.
The link to the video is here.
And here is another that I really got a laugh from here.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
1/13/2010
Alley Theatre Meeting 1,2 &3
A) Dec 2, 2010
I arrived late for this meeting for it was my first to attend and I didn't know where the group met. Let me describe the building a bit before talking about what actually happen at this meeting. The Alley Theatre has two levels connected by a set of stairs. On the second level a little room resides and it's there the A-Team meets. I'm serious, it's little and only a few chairs reside there for our discussions. I recall coming in and introducing myself to people and sitting in the circle they had so kindly made. A guest speaker was already there but I had already missed everything they had said.
When the speaker left, I was properly introduced to everyone. The next objective of the evening was to do these breathing exercises for the guys/gals interested in becoming actors. It was more like yoga if anything and it kind of hurt for someone who is taking a break from Athletics.
After this exercise we met up with Kevin Raschke who is in charge of House Management. You're probably wondering what's and so I shall elaborate. Basically Kevin is in charge of recruiting volunteers to usher for theatrical performances. It sounds like a easy job but it's not. In fact it's important to understand how hard this man works to make the theatre look good. First of every usher has a dress code to follow[yay!]. Second, you have to arrive hours before the performance in order to get assigned a job.You might be briefed on safety procedures or told to hold the gong for intermission, the job varies.
To be continued...
A) Dec 2, 2010
I arrived late for this meeting for it was my first to attend and I didn't know where the group met. Let me describe the building a bit before talking about what actually happen at this meeting. The Alley Theatre has two levels connected by a set of stairs. On the second level a little room resides and it's there the A-Team meets. I'm serious, it's little and only a few chairs reside there for our discussions. I recall coming in and introducing myself to people and sitting in the circle they had so kindly made. A guest speaker was already there but I had already missed everything they had said.
When the speaker left, I was properly introduced to everyone. The next objective of the evening was to do these breathing exercises for the guys/gals interested in becoming actors. It was more like yoga if anything and it kind of hurt for someone who is taking a break from Athletics.
After this exercise we met up with Kevin Raschke who is in charge of House Management. You're probably wondering what's and so I shall elaborate. Basically Kevin is in charge of recruiting volunteers to usher for theatrical performances. It sounds like a easy job but it's not. In fact it's important to understand how hard this man works to make the theatre look good. First of every usher has a dress code to follow[yay!]. Second, you have to arrive hours before the performance in order to get assigned a job.You might be briefed on safety procedures or told to hold the gong for intermission, the job varies.
To be continued...
Saturday, January 8, 2011
1/8/10
I've made a decision
My main focus is to write this play. It might never be read or performed but at least I'll be content with the fact I've done something to be proud of. This is my goal.
My main focus is to write this play. It might never be read or performed but at least I'll be content with the fact I've done something to be proud of. This is my goal.
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