Acting Class Research Paper

This semester I have learned somethings about myself. The major thing that I can say I took away from this class is staying aware of my diction. Diction is something I always struggled as a performer and as a person. Another thing I can take away from this acting class which relates to my diction is slowing down my speech, because when talking fast my verbiage sounds like collaborations of random sounds. With slowing down, I have time to not skip over some important character thoughts that might spur from the moment.

Theatre has a different meaning for everyone who encounters it. Over the years theatre has given me a lot. It has given me an outlet, a way to express myself. In fact one of my mentors said that, “It isn’t about impressing, but about expressing,” and that really resonated with me, as that’s what I really believe theatre is about. Also, theatre has given me a safe place that I can always turn to. In addition, I have learned many life lessons through theatre, such as, dedication and work ethic. It has also taught me about the sanctity of communication and individuality. My most valuable high school memories and experiences have stemmed from theatre. When I look back on my high school years I won’t remember the classes I took and the grades I received, but I will remember the shows I participated in because they have shaped the person I have become and have been some of the most impactful moments in my life.

Theatre is a collaboration of various forms of fine art which utilizes live performances presenting before the audience on a stage at a specific place within a scheduled time (Dugdale 10). The message is communicated through a combination of various channels like songs, speech gestures or dances. Stagecraft skills are combined with elements of art to make the performance more physical and near to real life experience. Theatre is categorized broadly into drama, musical theatre, comedy, tragedy and improvisation. Any form of these accepts integration of various production modes and collective reception to influence the artwork being presented. As a result of this cooperation of items in the theatre

Graduating from the Acting program courses is bittersweet and as it draws to a close there are a few things I want to reflect on regarding Acting in general as well as people who have made this experience worth every minute. This semester was a major growth spurt in terms of Acting, and I’ve worked to improve my confidence level and volume especially while working in “The Audition”. However, I still have some trouble really dropping myself into a moment or character without getting somewhat distracted or out of focus. I think in the long run this will get easier the more experience I have, and it mostly just requires more practice. I aim to keep in mind that an actor’s work is never done, and just like a person of any other profession, there’s always room for improvement.

Before taking this course I was really excited about what I am going to learn. And I was right! This course is not only interesting but it is also helpful. I have learned that the grade I am having right now is the reflection of my try throughout the entire semester.

African American Theatre has a very dynamic and rich entity which comes from ancient Egyptian practices, and the African background of Greek legends contributed by Shakespeare. While black theatre was in its early stages, plays echoed of the lives they were living. Black American artists were constructing and preforming plays for mixed audiences as early as 1821. The dance and rhythm black people inherited caught the eyes of European audiences. Black theatre involves all sorts of black tradition with ancient stories, mythology, dances, music, and rich practices. It also contributed to the formation of America’s musical comedy acts. Social restrictions that

The History of Broadway Musicals What Is Broadway theater? Most would believe that it refers to the theaters that are located on Broadway street in New York. Surprisingly however, many Broadway theaters have moved to neighboring streets. In modern times, the definition of a Broadway theater actually refers to how many people the theater holds, as well as how much they pay the cast etc. So as a rule, a theater would be considered a Broadway if it seats at least 500 people.

"Gin and guns—either one is bad enough, but together they get you in a dickens of a mess, don 't they."—Accused murderer Belva Gaertner, 1924 (National Geographic, N.D)

I want to travel and work with companies and new people and enjoy my life. I hope that I can work on cruises and travel to different countries performing for different theatres. One cruise that I would love to work on is the Disney Cruise and one theatre that I would really enjoy performing at is The London Playhouse. They hire professional actors and produce great shows that are entertaining to many kinds of audiences. Being famous would be nice, but as long as I am happy and I am working, I do not mind being unknown or in the background.

To many, acting is a difficult and arduous journey of self-development. An actor not only has to control voice but also body posture, facial expression and also memorize their lines. However one of the hardest steps in the journey of becoming a skilled actor is developing the ability to convey emotion. So for those of you finding that sad scene a little difficult or the scene where you are meant to be terrified but everyone else thinks you look constipated, here is a short guide to get you started. The actor must think of acting much like an artist or an author, in the sense he needs to develop the right mentality before he starts.

The year is 1984. Ronald Reagan has just been re-elected by a landslide, including many votes from disaffected liberals. Yuppie culture fuels a high consumption economy. Tom Brokaw is now sole anchor of NBC’s Nightly News. Michael Jackson dominates the Grammys. McDonald’s debuts the McNugget. And Glengarry Glen Ross opens on Broadway. Because Glengarry Glen Ross is so inherently American, it’s hard to believe that it actually didn’t premiere in the United States, but at the National Theatre in London, to wildly successful reviews, before moving to Broadway the following year, where it ran for eleven months, and won the Pulitzer Prize.

During my first acting assignment (2014) as a Correspondence and Briefing Officer, a new version of the online Community Profiles application was rolled out. I was tasked with annotating the user guide for the new version in order to speed up and ease the process of updating a community profile and editing it for approval. I had to analyze numerous versions of these profiles prior to and post editing in order to provide recommendations in the form of annotations to the user guide. During my 2015-2016 acting assignment in the same position, in order to support the programs in their efforts to provide high quality response letters on behalf of the Minister or prepare briefing and scenario notes for the Minister or DM, I research the topics

Sticking to the wall, she keeps her eyes on the ceiling to try and find any hidden security cameras like he had shown her before. Once she decides that it’s all clear, she makes her move; feet discreetly moving her down the hall. Teeth bite into her bottom lip as the nervousness racks her petite frame while her brain is swimming in a swamp of thoughts.

I moved to Tucson in 1996 with my wife after backpacking around Europe for 2 ½ months. We have 2 boys who loves to play soccer and track. I currently for a healthcare company and I also have my own consulting business. I am excited about taking this class for many reasons, but the best reason is that upon successful completion I will have my Associate and Bachelors degree. I wish everyone a successful semester.

At the beginning of the summer I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this class. I had never had a philosophy class in high school. I didn’t really know much about philosophy besides the stuff that they slip into television and books. I found that I enjoyed the readings that we were assigned in class. They were mind-opening. Through this class I learned how preconceived notions affect how you experience things, how everyone is living in bad faith, and how choices affect your life.