1. Title And Description Of Technique Exercise.
- Lost Object Exercise & Physical Condition
- Be in a set of given circumstances with a partner in a scene where something is lost and each partner only has 3 lines each.
2. Previous Circumstances.
- I was just in another room and got a headache so decided to go look for Advil
3. Moment Before.
- I left the other room because I couldn't find any Advil so I'm going to try the other room that I am walking into
4. Objective.
- I have a really bad headache and I'm walking into the room to sit down on the couch and relax and also to get some Advil
5. Obstacle.
- I don't know where I left the Advil and my headache is restricting me from thinking straight or even going to look for it
6. Physical Actions.
- Walk into the room
- Sit down on the couch
- Get up and walk towards the cabinet
- Open and take out the ring
- Exit the stage
7. Description Of Physical Condition.
- I have a really bad headache, which is preventing me from functioning and thinking properly
8. Write Out The Dialogue Spoken.
Lindsay: Oh honey, you're not looking so good.
Sergey: Yeah I have a really bad headache, you wouldn't happen to know where the Advil is would you?
Lindsay: Check in there.
Sergey: Ok, I'll do that.
Sergey: Uh, honey...what's this doing here?
Lindsay: Oh! Um, well you see, I uh...
9. Inner Thoughts.
- I really want to get myself some Advil so that I can get rid of my headache because it hurts a lot and I can't function properly with it.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Earthquake In Japan
News Article: http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/957139--japanese-police-estimate-death-toll-from-quake-tsunami-will-exceed-18-000
1. What information is given to readers of the text? What kind of information is excluded?
This is an article from The Toronto Star published on March 20th, 2011 and it talks about how because of the tragedy in Japan, the Japanese police have estimated that the death toll will exceed 18 000 people. It says that the hardest hit area was Miyagi, with an estimed death toll of over 15 000 with a confirmed 3400 more deaths in Iwate, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Aomori and Chiba provinces, as well as seven dead in Tokyo. It also tells us that The National Police Agency said the overall number of bodies collected so far stood at 8,649, while 12,877 people have been listed as missing. The kind of information that is excluded is the amount of each gender that is dead, how the police found the bodies, where they found them, how long it took them, etc.
2. Would you consider the text to be disaster pornography? Sensationalism? Why or why not?
I would consider this article to be more disaster pornography rather than sensationalism. I think this way because along with the rest of most newspapers, channels, etc., all they've been covering is what's going on in Japan. That's practically all you hear in the news for the past couple weeks. It isn't necessarily showing graphic images in this particular article but it is definitely talking about the mass death and destruction that has gone on in Japan.
3. What does the purpose of the text appear to be?
It seems to me that the purpose of his text is first and foremost to inform people of what is currently going on with the Japan situation. Second of all, to show the enormous amount of damage this disaster has caused to Japan and its people. Thirdly, I think that one of the maybe not-so-obvious messages would be to get people to help the cause however they can be it donations, money, etc.
1. What information is given to readers of the text? What kind of information is excluded?
This is an article from The Toronto Star published on March 20th, 2011 and it talks about how because of the tragedy in Japan, the Japanese police have estimated that the death toll will exceed 18 000 people. It says that the hardest hit area was Miyagi, with an estimed death toll of over 15 000 with a confirmed 3400 more deaths in Iwate, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Aomori and Chiba provinces, as well as seven dead in Tokyo. It also tells us that The National Police Agency said the overall number of bodies collected so far stood at 8,649, while 12,877 people have been listed as missing. The kind of information that is excluded is the amount of each gender that is dead, how the police found the bodies, where they found them, how long it took them, etc.
2. Would you consider the text to be disaster pornography? Sensationalism? Why or why not?
I would consider this article to be more disaster pornography rather than sensationalism. I think this way because along with the rest of most newspapers, channels, etc., all they've been covering is what's going on in Japan. That's practically all you hear in the news for the past couple weeks. It isn't necessarily showing graphic images in this particular article but it is definitely talking about the mass death and destruction that has gone on in Japan.
3. What does the purpose of the text appear to be?
It seems to me that the purpose of his text is first and foremost to inform people of what is currently going on with the Japan situation. Second of all, to show the enormous amount of damage this disaster has caused to Japan and its people. Thirdly, I think that one of the maybe not-so-obvious messages would be to get people to help the cause however they can be it donations, money, etc.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Celebrities And Causes
http://kidswishnetwork.org/tag/cm-punk/
This is an article about CM Punk and the Kids Wish Network. In this article, it talks about how CM Punk visited a seven-year-old girl named Aubrey who was diagnosed with nueroblastoma on her spine, which is a form of cancer. At first when CM Punk called this little girl he never expected that her wish was to meet a big, bad wrestler. But it turns out that Aubrey is a huge wrestling fan and Punk is her favourite wrestler. After meeting her hero, Aubrey and her family got to watch the WWE match as invited guests. Aubrey pointed out wrestlers left and right! She had the time of her young life and has plenty of memories to go along with it. The preferred reading of this article might be that CM Punk is a very a generous and giving person. Also, that he cares about his fans and will do anything to show it. It shows that Punk is a very dedicated person and has a big heart. The oppositional reading of this might be that he doesn't actually care about his fans and is just doing this for publicity and to improve his image for the media. I feel that this article definitely improves his image and makes him look like a good person for taking the time to visit one of his biggest fans and especially one is who is sick. To me personally, it doesn't actually change my opinion or view of Punk because I already have the opinion of him being a great and generous person. For me, all this article does is just reinforce that opinion and maybe even strengthen it a bit.
This is an article about CM Punk and the Kids Wish Network. In this article, it talks about how CM Punk visited a seven-year-old girl named Aubrey who was diagnosed with nueroblastoma on her spine, which is a form of cancer. At first when CM Punk called this little girl he never expected that her wish was to meet a big, bad wrestler. But it turns out that Aubrey is a huge wrestling fan and Punk is her favourite wrestler. After meeting her hero, Aubrey and her family got to watch the WWE match as invited guests. Aubrey pointed out wrestlers left and right! She had the time of her young life and has plenty of memories to go along with it. The preferred reading of this article might be that CM Punk is a very a generous and giving person. Also, that he cares about his fans and will do anything to show it. It shows that Punk is a very dedicated person and has a big heart. The oppositional reading of this might be that he doesn't actually care about his fans and is just doing this for publicity and to improve his image for the media. I feel that this article definitely improves his image and makes him look like a good person for taking the time to visit one of his biggest fans and especially one is who is sick. To me personally, it doesn't actually change my opinion or view of Punk because I already have the opinion of him being a great and generous person. For me, all this article does is just reinforce that opinion and maybe even strengthen it a bit.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Technique Ex. #5
1. Title And Description Of Technique Exercise.
- Action Scene In Pairs
- A scene where you and your partner act out a scenario on a park bench or in a classroom and talking is not allowed
2. Previous Circumstances.
- I was taking a stroll in the park and just having a nice walk trying to forget about stresses at work.
3. Moment Before.
- I was walking in the park having a nice day.
4. Objective.
- I am going to try to get A.J.'s attention because I like her and want to get to know her.
5. Obstacle.
- A.J. being unattracted to me and not giving me any positive signals back apart from a fake smile frustates me and I begin to lose my patience.
6. Physical Actions.
- Walk into the room
- Look at A.J.
- Sit down beside her
- Smile and greet her
- Offer food
- Cough
- Smile again
- Try to see what she's reading
- Get frustrated and take magazine away from her and make her leave
7. Inner Thoughts
- At first I really wanted to get A.J. to communicate with me but after a few failed attempts I got frustrated, gave up and took her magazine from her and made her leave because I was angry.
- Action Scene In Pairs
- A scene where you and your partner act out a scenario on a park bench or in a classroom and talking is not allowed
2. Previous Circumstances.
- I was taking a stroll in the park and just having a nice walk trying to forget about stresses at work.
3. Moment Before.
- I was walking in the park having a nice day.
4. Objective.
- I am going to try to get A.J.'s attention because I like her and want to get to know her.
5. Obstacle.
- A.J. being unattracted to me and not giving me any positive signals back apart from a fake smile frustates me and I begin to lose my patience.
6. Physical Actions.
- Walk into the room
- Look at A.J.
- Sit down beside her
- Smile and greet her
- Offer food
- Cough
- Smile again
- Try to see what she's reading
- Get frustrated and take magazine away from her and make her leave
7. Inner Thoughts
- At first I really wanted to get A.J. to communicate with me but after a few failed attempts I got frustrated, gave up and took her magazine from her and made her leave because I was angry.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Technique Ex. #4
1. Title And Description Of Technique Exercise.
- Fourth Wall Exercise
- Recreate a telephone call in a familiar setting
2. Previous Circumstances.
- I was really nervous because I recently applied for a job at a sports equipment store and I was sitting on my couch waiting for the manager to call and tell me if I got the job or not
3. Objective.
- I am going answer the phone when the manager from the store calls me
4. Obstacle.
- What makes my goal difficult is my impatience and my nervousness getting the best of me
5. Physical Actions.
- Sit on the couch
- Answer the phone
- Stand up
- Walk forward
- Write down my work schedule on a sticky note on the fourth wall
6. Inner Thoughts.
- I'm feeling very nervous and anticipating whether I will get the job or not. I'm anxious to find out what the manager thought of me and my resume and I'm hoping I got the job.
7. Circles Of Concentration.
- I used all three circles (immediate, middle and large). I had a couch to sit on and I used a wall with a sticky note on it as my "fourth wall".
- Fourth Wall Exercise
- Recreate a telephone call in a familiar setting
2. Previous Circumstances.
- I was really nervous because I recently applied for a job at a sports equipment store and I was sitting on my couch waiting for the manager to call and tell me if I got the job or not
3. Objective.
- I am going answer the phone when the manager from the store calls me
4. Obstacle.
- What makes my goal difficult is my impatience and my nervousness getting the best of me
5. Physical Actions.
- Sit on the couch
- Answer the phone
- Stand up
- Walk forward
- Write down my work schedule on a sticky note on the fourth wall
6. Inner Thoughts.
- I'm feeling very nervous and anticipating whether I will get the job or not. I'm anxious to find out what the manager thought of me and my resume and I'm hoping I got the job.
7. Circles Of Concentration.
- I used all three circles (immediate, middle and large). I had a couch to sit on and I used a wall with a sticky note on it as my "fourth wall".
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