Through precise staging and performance styles, contemporary Australian theatre combines the elements of drama as well as the conventions and traditions of many theatre movements to illustrate the struggles of the characters in an agreeable and interesting way for both the audience and performers.…
Brigadier General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was a college professor, Governor of Maine, and a Civil War hero in the battle of Gettysburg, Chamberlain impacted local, state, and national levels of the United States, most notably at the Battle of Gettysburg. Chamberlain was born in Brewer, Maine on September 8th 1828 (“Joshua Chamberlain” 1 ). His parents were Joshua and Sarah Bratow Chamberlain (“Joshua Chamberlain” 1). He was the first of five siblings, his brother Thomas also served in the Civil War. His mother instilled a sense of religion, while his father taught, influenced his taste in military. When he was in his twenties, Chamberlain worked in the brickyard and the timber industry before setting his sights towards teaching. He studied…
Mrs Chamberlain was not responsible for the death of her daughter, Azaria Chamberlain as there is sufficient amount of evidence to confirm a dingo had killed the nine week old baby. There was no motive proven and insufficient amount of time to prove that Lindy Chamberlain had indeed murdered her baby she cared for with much love. Sally Lowe, who camped next to the Chamberlains stated that Mrs Chamberlain had a new mum glow to her and was not sullen or angry.…
Wilt Chamberlain, a hall of fame basketball player died yesterday, October 12, 1999 at his house in Bel Air, California. Standing at 7'1" he is remembered as one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. Chamberlain broke many records in his long, successful career, most notably scoring 100 points in a game.…
In the novel Warriors Don´t Cry, by Melba Pattillo Beals describes one young girls struggle to integrate in a horrifically bigoted community in the 1950s civil rights movement. For example, Melba voluntarily puts herself on the front line of the battle in Little Rock. After arriving for school the first day they are turned away by the national guard called out by the governor of Little Rock. This book is a timeline of hurtful events in her life during integration.…
The excerpt from “He Got Game” is relate to the animals complacent attitude as the commandments change and the way of doing things on the farm change for the worse by using complacency facts about each.…
The way white citizens in the United States treated the black citizens in this country was vile in the 50’s. The whites’ futile behavior towards the black people caused a massive, belligerent rival between the white and black people. Nine black students, from Little Rock Arkansas, were selected to attend the integration of an all white school called Central High School. One of the black students, Melba Pattillo Beals, wrote her experience of her integration with her eight friends in the novel, Warriors Don’t Cry. Melba explains the act of savagery she dealt with from the white people during the integration. Even though dealing with the white people's ferocious behavior was tough for Melba, she still found ways to be motivated to continue her quest. She was motivated from the response of religion, family, and society.…
Hazel, you were really interested in having a turn at putting pōro/balls down the plastic tubes. There were lots of other tamariki who wanted to have a turn at this activity too. Because there were so many eager participants, we made two lines at each set of tubes and you joined the line to the right of the sandpit.…
I am not new to the musical Oklahoma! Unlike many of the people that were in my class, In high school, I was a part of the productions pit orchestra, and I knew what to expect. In this version of the musical Oklahoma!, it was performed in London, England by the Royal National Theatre in 1999,is directed by Trevor Nunn, choreographed by Susan Stroman, and the music is by Richard Rodger. There are many characters with a variety of differences for example, Jud Fry, Ali Hakim, Laurey, and Curly. However, they are connected through the theatre in many ways as well as through dance and music. The play is revolves around a man named Jud Fry, a woman named Laurey, and a love triangle that involves her friend Ado Annie, a man named Ali Hakim, and Will Parker.…
Florida Studio Theatre’s production of Butler by Richard Strand is witty, full of word play, and all too relevant. As a country embroiled in conversation around race, immigration, identity, and at the core of it all who has the right to humanity, this question is posed to us once again as with this play. Butler embodies both the past and present while presenting a unique opportunity to learn from it and change our future.…
Over the course of two weeks our instructor dedicated two days to playing ice breaker games. We were then tasked to right a review for each one, describing the game itself and how effective or non-effective it was. Listed below are those evaluations.…
Lou Gehrig, shortly after learning of a deathly disease that he had acquired, said his final goodbye to professional baseball on July 4th, 1939 during Lou Gehric appreciation day in Yankee Staduim in a short and simple speech that conveyed to the audience his feelings of awe towards what he had been able to do and with whom and luck with what he still had, while simultaneously inspiring his listeners to appreciate what they had by using the rhetorical devices of ethos, pathos, and parallel structure.…
Tim Miller’s play Rooted discusses a controversial topic about marriage equality and when a social change is finally achieved. His solo performance displays a serious, yet comical tone about the struggles his husband and him were faced with in order to get to where they are today. Miller gives his audience great detail on riots he participated in and his thoughts on the government. He also shares his family history and the important role it has on his life today. Miller’s solo performance of Rooted makes a comfortable atmosphere to talk openly about controversial topics.…
I am not throwing away my shot! I am not throwing away my shot! Hey yo, I'm just like my country I'm young, scrappy and hungry…
I believe that, after reading the story thoroughly, it mainly revolves around “Forgiveness” and “Moving on”. At the end of the story Laker accepts the handshake offered by his father. This example shows forgiveness because that moment when Laker accepts the handshake was the point he had already forgiven his abusive father for what he has done to their family. Secondly, the part when Laker is by the window in his father’s house and he felt peace washing over him after an emotional conversation with his father about the day he abused Laker’s mother. This example relates to moving on.…