However, I was impressed overall with the directing of Smiths. He got the cast to really understand the underpinnings of Miller's great tirade against those who stifle free thought, and drew the key scenes to a good emotional climax. The lighting was adequate; the set design was simple but effective; the staging didn't add much to the play, but it didn't detract either. My main gripe about the production design centers on their programs (absolutely, terribly unprofessional) and the pixilated images used in place of backdrops (projected against a screen) In my opinion that was a great idea, but it was very poorly executed. Ultimately, a play succeeds because of the strength of its story not its stage dressing.
Then the tag line appears. “Pardon our dust, the all-new Gap is coming” (Angelg06, 2006). This commercial did a great job at engaging its viewers. It was informative as to the fact that the stores will be undergoing some remodeling and it was hilarious in driving that point home to the audience by grabbing their attention with camera techniques, clothing and mannequins all over the place and other captivating visuals. Directed by Spike Jonze the man behind Being John Malkovich and Adaptation (Spike Jonze, n.d.), the spot is hilariously funny.
Dance is a beautiful form of art; it provides people with the ability to think more openly and clearly. It was very interesting to me how the directors organize the play and how the lighting was in this dance performance. The S/Bad concert had the audience light set on dim while the stage light was brighter; this was a way to enhance the play. The use of the lightings intensity in a performance such as the S/Bad concert generates a mood; meaning it directs our attention as the audience to be directly on the performance. An example would be the “A La Noche” performance which I had strong feelings about and really enjoyed.
The director and the designers were able to collaborate well and produce a play that was very intriguing and fun to watch. The design for the costumes were very interesting but the set and lighting designers especially did a great job, with the way they were able to convey the messages of the play. The group of designers that worked together to make this play a reality were very careful with the way they designed their portion of products. I like how the designs supported the script very well. The play looked very organized and well planned out with way things were designed.
However, it is the way in which he goes about this that is unique and what makes him the extraordinary character he is. The play it self, is an excellent example of Iagos manipulation of others, in particular Othello. Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and moves him closer toward his goals. Iago has many qualities that enables him to do this, one of which is his ability to judge people. For example, he knows Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and figures that he would do anything to have her as his own.
The actors were very vivid and life like meaning that I felt as if they were the characters that they played compared to Houdini were I felt that I was a bit out of the experience. I loved the idea of how the director made use of the space with the characters when they interacted. For instance,
“They are a rich source for a semiotic analysis, they are very carefully put together so as to have maximum effect on an audience, they are a form of propaganda, but will only work if they give audiences some form of pleasure” (Stadler and O'Shaughnessy, 2008). The Napoleon advertisement gives pleasure to audiences and creates a desirable. Semiology suggests that all communication is
The development of Macbeth in Act 4 Scene 1 In this scene Macbeth has lost his doubt and fear, he is overly bold in his dealings with the witches, daring them and demanding of them. He gains enormous confidence from prophecies that he takes on the face; he believes that there is nothing deeper to what the witches say, and he is incensed when shown Banquo’s heirs (one of which is king James). In act 3, scene 5, Macbeth is suspicious and wary of Macduff, who did not attend the feast, upon debating the meaning of this he decides to meet with the witches for more information. In the following scenes (Act 4 Scene 1) he meets them in an isolated place determined to have his questions answered. Macbeth enters the scene and immediately demands that they (the witches) answer his questions (lines 49-60), he does not ask it of them, nor does he beg, nor is he humble; he is commanding, without fear and doubt.
A great sense of humor will lighten any burden and hopefully set the mood and “break the ice” in a tense situation. Together with laughter, humor can contribute a great amount of optimism in one’s life. A daily dose of staying positive should be regular and easy to come across with happiness, humor, and laughter feeding off each other. It has been statistically proven that humor and laughter can affect ones health in a positive way. Summary of Research “Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health.” (Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D.) “Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict.
First and foremost, the personalities test has shown that I am an ESFP (The Entertainer). I agree with the test because it shows what kind of personalities I have and how I behave. In the test, I see the blind area that I don’t even realise all of the time. It gives a kind of new mind-set that would drive me better in my future path. I’m very bold.