So. I know a lot of people would probably look down on me for this - or, maybe not, considering how popular it is - but EVERY time a Harry Potter 7 preview comes on tv, even if I've seen it before...I get ridiculously giddy.
I'm 24.
Sadly, I couldn't care less if anyone sees me flailing over a Harry Potter ad. I've had to be pulled away from hugging the new poster(s) in movie theatres.
It's sad, I know.
BUT IT'S HARRY POTTER!!!!
I know this isn't theatre or journalism related...but I don't care.
Because...
HARRY FRIGGIN' POTTER!!
*flails more*
That is all. :-D
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Blah blah blah blah blah....
I really have to stop making false promises about blogs. Or life in general. But, since Rachel things I need to blog in order to use my degree - which is why I set this thing up in the first place - here I am. Maybe this will be good for me, as I'm currently unemployed. Again.
So, I'm working on a new show, at the Clermont Inn. And, while they're just little one-acts that most "serious" actors would write off, I really enjoy doing them. I mean, yes, rehearsal can get kind of tedious. But, that's true with any show.
The Clermont Inn is such a unique setting. I feel like every actor, who's actually serious about what they do, should jump at the chance. It definitely helped me improve my techniques - whatever those are. Rather than having the lights and everything cut you off from the audience, the fourth wall is shattered at the Clermont. The blocking is woven in between tables where people are enjoying their dinner. And there are even times when the "characters" interact with the audience. It's so much fun. It makes the audience feel like they're truly a part of the atmosphere that's being woven in between courses.
(Wow, that paragraph felt like a real article. Go me!)
Also, free dinner is involved when you do shows there. NOTHING beats free food.
Ok, I'm due at rehearsal soon, so I suppose I should cut this short.
See you on the flip side! ^_^
(I have no idea what that means...but it sure sounds cool.)
So, I'm working on a new show, at the Clermont Inn. And, while they're just little one-acts that most "serious" actors would write off, I really enjoy doing them. I mean, yes, rehearsal can get kind of tedious. But, that's true with any show.
The Clermont Inn is such a unique setting. I feel like every actor, who's actually serious about what they do, should jump at the chance. It definitely helped me improve my techniques - whatever those are. Rather than having the lights and everything cut you off from the audience, the fourth wall is shattered at the Clermont. The blocking is woven in between tables where people are enjoying their dinner. And there are even times when the "characters" interact with the audience. It's so much fun. It makes the audience feel like they're truly a part of the atmosphere that's being woven in between courses.
(Wow, that paragraph felt like a real article. Go me!)
Also, free dinner is involved when you do shows there. NOTHING beats free food.
Ok, I'm due at rehearsal soon, so I suppose I should cut this short.
See you on the flip side! ^_^
(I have no idea what that means...but it sure sounds cool.)
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Well, hello BlogSpot
Ah, Blogspot. I remember when I started this blog. It was to keep up my writing skills by posting about random newsworthy (or Becky-opinion-worthy) stuff in order to stay relevant and hope that maybe, just maybe, a possible employer would see this while searching the Interwebz for me and think, "Yeah. She's the right one."
But, alas. Stupid real life. And boys. Well, boy. All getting in the way of my staying relevant.
No more! I am taking a stand today that I WILL write in this blog!
Hopefully!
:)
But, alas. Stupid real life. And boys. Well, boy. All getting in the way of my staying relevant.
No more! I am taking a stand today that I WILL write in this blog!
Hopefully!
:)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Taking The Stage
So there's a new reality show on MTV centered around students at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in downtown Cincinnati. And, as much as I hate reality shows, I decided to give it a chance. After all, it is about kids from my hometown area.
Big mistake.
I was hoping that the show would actually focus on their classes or their "strive to be the greatest" or however the ads portrayed it. But, it's just like every other MTV show. The drama is the focus because drama is what the average MTV viewer thrives on.
I'm a little sad about that. Not that I expected a group of high school students to paint Cincinnati in the best light, but it would at least be nice for them to rise above. At a young age, they already have an idea of what they want out of life - or I at least suspect that they do, since they took the initiative to go to a performing arts high school. It's just disappointing that they come across like every other kid, no matter how wayward.
Maybe next time I'll listen to my instincts about reality TV.
Big mistake.
I was hoping that the show would actually focus on their classes or their "strive to be the greatest" or however the ads portrayed it. But, it's just like every other MTV show. The drama is the focus because drama is what the average MTV viewer thrives on.
I'm a little sad about that. Not that I expected a group of high school students to paint Cincinnati in the best light, but it would at least be nice for them to rise above. At a young age, they already have an idea of what they want out of life - or I at least suspect that they do, since they took the initiative to go to a performing arts high school. It's just disappointing that they come across like every other kid, no matter how wayward.
Maybe next time I'll listen to my instincts about reality TV.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The Lord of the Rings FTW!
As I sit here, watching The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King for the umpteenth time, something occurred to me: There will never be any heroes that can compare to those in Middle Earth.
There's a reason the J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy epic has stayed in the hearts of readers - and now movie-watchers - since the sixties. The characters are highly relatable, even if they are fantastical creatures such as elves, dwarves or talking/walking trees.
Take the hobbits, for instance. From the get-go, these four are at a disavantage. They're half the height of men and elves, not nearly as stout as a dwarf, and they have no magical powers to speak of. They're creatures of habit, content to stay in their villages and take care of their duties from day to day, hardly ever wondering what lay beyond their borders. Then, thanks to a ring, they are forced into situations that would never have happened, even in their wildest dreams.
And, here's the thing: they rise above. They don't have to get bit by a genetically-altered spider or have the money for some fancy gadgets. They simply do what needs to be done. Sure, they have help, some of it magical. But, in the end, it comes down to what they are capable of. It's a matter of their bravery, their willpower, their sense of loyalty - and their ability to do what needs to be done.
Against a backdrop of a world that some of us wish we could live in, and none of us will ever see, these ordinary creatures succeed in extraordinary circumstances. They are Everymen. So you can keep Spiderman and Superman, and even Batman. I'll take Frodo Baggins and Aragorn over them anyday.
There's a reason the J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy epic has stayed in the hearts of readers - and now movie-watchers - since the sixties. The characters are highly relatable, even if they are fantastical creatures such as elves, dwarves or talking/walking trees.
Take the hobbits, for instance. From the get-go, these four are at a disavantage. They're half the height of men and elves, not nearly as stout as a dwarf, and they have no magical powers to speak of. They're creatures of habit, content to stay in their villages and take care of their duties from day to day, hardly ever wondering what lay beyond their borders. Then, thanks to a ring, they are forced into situations that would never have happened, even in their wildest dreams.
And, here's the thing: they rise above. They don't have to get bit by a genetically-altered spider or have the money for some fancy gadgets. They simply do what needs to be done. Sure, they have help, some of it magical. But, in the end, it comes down to what they are capable of. It's a matter of their bravery, their willpower, their sense of loyalty - and their ability to do what needs to be done.
Against a backdrop of a world that some of us wish we could live in, and none of us will ever see, these ordinary creatures succeed in extraordinary circumstances. They are Everymen. So you can keep Spiderman and Superman, and even Batman. I'll take Frodo Baggins and Aragorn over them anyday.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Defining Art
I've always wanted to be able to call myself an artist. To be able to paint or sculpt and show off my creations to the world. But, what exactly is art? Today's rappers are called "artists" and I don't see them decorating any Cathedral ceilings.
I consider myself to be a fairly creative person. I write. I act. But that's not really considered artistic by anyone outside of the artsy world. Art has been defined, though I'm not sure by who, as something concrete. Something physical, that can be touched as well as seen, whether that be a sculpture or a photograph.
But why does there have to be a limitation on art? Isn't it just a creation borne of someone's thoughts, their visions? I write. I create characters and come up with scenarios to put them in to make up a story that, hopefully, is at least entertaining. Why is that not art? It's at least somewhat artistic.
It's not immediate; I think that's the problem. A book takes too long to absorb. But, with a sculpture or a picture, it's right there for you to take in on the spot. In today's culture, that's what everyone wants. Nothing seems to be worth the time, unless there's not much time involved. It's really sad that society has moved into such a fast-paced environment that stopping to enjoy something isn't an option.
So, to wrap up the rambling that this post has become, I think the idea of "art" needs to be reestablished as something to enjoy. Not something to give our lives meaning. Sure, the paintings of Van Gogh and Michaelangelo had something to say about God or the human condition, but people took the time to appreciate them.
So, regardless of your definition of art, take the time to fully enjoy it.
I consider myself to be a fairly creative person. I write. I act. But that's not really considered artistic by anyone outside of the artsy world. Art has been defined, though I'm not sure by who, as something concrete. Something physical, that can be touched as well as seen, whether that be a sculpture or a photograph.
But why does there have to be a limitation on art? Isn't it just a creation borne of someone's thoughts, their visions? I write. I create characters and come up with scenarios to put them in to make up a story that, hopefully, is at least entertaining. Why is that not art? It's at least somewhat artistic.
It's not immediate; I think that's the problem. A book takes too long to absorb. But, with a sculpture or a picture, it's right there for you to take in on the spot. In today's culture, that's what everyone wants. Nothing seems to be worth the time, unless there's not much time involved. It's really sad that society has moved into such a fast-paced environment that stopping to enjoy something isn't an option.
So, to wrap up the rambling that this post has become, I think the idea of "art" needs to be reestablished as something to enjoy. Not something to give our lives meaning. Sure, the paintings of Van Gogh and Michaelangelo had something to say about God or the human condition, but people took the time to appreciate them.
So, regardless of your definition of art, take the time to fully enjoy it.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
And here...we...go.
The only piece of advice that I've actually listened to over the past few weeks, at least in regards to the current unemployment situation, came from my former advisor at NKU: Blog.
Apparently, with a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre and Journalism, the best thing I can do is stay current, stay active - and put everything where everyone can see it. In order to eventually work for a newspaper or magazine, or even a church newsletter, blogging will not only ensure that I keep my writing skills up to date, but will also see to it that I have current samples to refer to. I finished my internship with the Community Recorder two and a half months ago, and already I can practically feel my published stories losing their effect on my portfolio.
So, here I am. Blogspot.
Already I can feel myself wondering if I'll even have anything to talk about - and will anyone care? Are there people out there who are going to want to know what I think about everything and anything life has to offer?
Well, if nothing else, it'll be an adventure.
Apparently, with a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre and Journalism, the best thing I can do is stay current, stay active - and put everything where everyone can see it. In order to eventually work for a newspaper or magazine, or even a church newsletter, blogging will not only ensure that I keep my writing skills up to date, but will also see to it that I have current samples to refer to. I finished my internship with the Community Recorder two and a half months ago, and already I can practically feel my published stories losing their effect on my portfolio.
So, here I am. Blogspot.
Already I can feel myself wondering if I'll even have anything to talk about - and will anyone care? Are there people out there who are going to want to know what I think about everything and anything life has to offer?
Well, if nothing else, it'll be an adventure.
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