Dust particles fall evenly along the undisturbed surfaces of the vacant theatre seats. A stream of light crawls across the floor as the sun sets. Every sunset resembles the last in this perpetual time loop of solitude. As the stream of light retreats in fear, the theatre settles into a familiar state of inky stillness. The creaking of the walls and the whir of the air conditioner prove that the building is indeed surviving, despite its present condition. The dust settles. Suddenly! A slow “Wap…Wap…Wap” sound cuts through the space. This noise increases in speed and volume until this series of “Waps” blends into the sound a flipbook would make if you shuffled it with fervor. A beam of brightness blinds the seats as they adjust to this newfound …show more content…
With every audience member’s “Plop!” the dust lifts into the air, returning to whence it came. The Nelson Fine Arts Center, which houses classrooms, two dance studios, and the Paul V. Galvin Playhouse was erected in 1989 in an attempt to expand the venues in which the students of the Herberger Institute could present their works (Lawson). The Paul V. Galvin Playhouse (or “The Galvin Theatre” for short) is connected to two dance studios. The stage itself measures approximately 101’ by 52’, and the audience can seat 481 spectators (320 on the main floor, as well as 161 in the balcony) (ASU). The theatre is located on the ASU Tempe campus, near the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, and is directly adjacent to the ASU Art Museum. Despite the fully-functional sound and lighting systems, as well as the extensive scene shop materials that this theatre houses, the theatre is only utilized for around 11% of the 365 days in a year (ASU). Not only is the venue underutilized for theatre students, but it holds great, unused potential for other Herberger students as well. The theatre students at ASU have access to the Lyceum Theatre, the Galvin Playhouse, and five “black box” …show more content…
Artist, textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris, whose literary works helped to develop the genre of fantasy, once stated: “I do not want art for a few any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few.” In other words, art cannot exist in a vacuum. It is imperative to the success of an artist to be able to express and share their work with others. What is the purpose of creating a motion picture if not to present it in front of as many eyes and brains as possible? Despite film students learning both the theory and practical methods of creating narrative films in the ASU curriculum, the biggest screen most students can ever hope to see their work on is a Mac screen. This is a nail in the coffin regarding future careers, because students never learn how to create with the intent of presenting their product on the big screen. A minor error on a computer screen may increase ten-fold when stretched to forty feet of 16:9 glory. Professional writer/director David Lynch (best known for Elephant Man (1980)) once commented that people who watch films on small screens “will never in a trillion years experience the film...you'll be cheated” (Douglas). ASU’s film curriculum is cheating students out of experiencing their work in a way
Theater and theatrical performances are as old as time and thanks to Shakespeare, there are incredible pieces for performers and audiences alike to enjoy for the next several thousand years. The circular design of the theater created a bond between the actors on the stage and the audience. The Globe brought together people of all castes and unified them through theater. As long as someone had a penny to spare, they could see a show at The Globe, allowing everyone the unique theatrical experience The Globe provided. The Globe still offers performances and camps for youth to learn about theater in the place where Shakespeare entertained. This fact alone is a testament to the importance of The Globe and Shakespeare’s works. With the efforts of Shakespeare, his troupe, and other actors and writers of his time theater has grown into a unifying form of entertainment for all people (possibly even across The Globe). The Globe will forever serve as the home that raised theatrical performances into the extravagant, sometimes life changing, experiences they have become and will always continue to
On this particular day, the area was in total silence. If a student was typing up a document, everyone can hear this subtle sound. I saw all the desks were taken by some students doing various things such as: doing
Aside from basic two dimensional art, I have always been fascinated with the unique stories told through film. The way that a picture is painted through film is something that one cannot find in just any art form. Film is unique and fascinating, so I sought to find a way to unite the two worlds of film and the 2D art that I enjoy so much. My findings were that digital animation combined the artistic style that I love and the storytelling of film in a way that intrigued me beyond any other career I had researched.
“The biggest mistake we have made is to consider that films are primarily a form of entertainment. The film is the greatest medium since the invention of movable type for exchanging ideas and information, and it is no more at its best in light entertainment than literature is at its best in the light novel.” - Orson Welles
The heavy mint cream white fog pours into the room from all sides near and far. In the foreground I can see brilliant cherry red and lime green laser lights flood the room. The four strobe lights positioned behind me are all scintillating a pearl white, in a synchronized pattern. Hundreds of people all sitting out in front of us fill the whole room. The giant vermillion and charcoal colored stage curtains hang from the ceiling all the way down to the floor on the stage right in front of us. Then the giant curtain splits in half both ends quickly accelerating left and right.
A single lamp attached to the ceiling produced a dim yellow light that battled its way through the clouds of dust, struggling to illuminate the workshop below. The hectic Manhattan traffic was worlds away; the muffled noise of car horns just audible in the distance. A layer of mottled brown grime coated the walls from years of neglect. Even spiders had abandoned the space, crawling away to leave their webs to collect dust. The lingering odour of petrol hung in the air. The floor was merely a slab of grease-slicked concrete. In the middle of the workshop was a shiny crimson Mercedes, perched uncomfortably as if to avoid any specks of dirt on its wheels. A pair of worn leather workbooks were just visible underneath the car.
This journal concludes that “While film can be considered an artistic expression, albeit a commercial one, it also crosses into the public consciousness through the influence of its images”. When he concludes the author also points out that film as a medium should be used to inform teachers, students, and parents about individual abilities and social
Throughout the performance at the Eighteenth Avenue Library, countless performers move in and out of the basement. At random moments in time, the performers enter the room either as individuals or in a group. As they walk into the basement, their pace slows down as scan the room looking for an empty table and seat. When the performers select a seat, they first unload the contents of the backpack which include either a computer, notebooks, writing utensils and at times all three items. The soloists during the performance begin to intensely concentrate on their work, as the duets and trios begin to converse with one another about their task at hand. Throughout this piece the soloists remain silent, many listening to their own music through a
Alex Ross Perry is a rising, prolific writer, director, and actor who has won acclaimed for his creativity from critics and other filmmakers. After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Art, he has completed four feature films, Impolex (2009), The Color Wheel (2011), Listen Up Philip (2014), and Queen of Earth (2015). Not only is he a dedicated original filmmaker in which all of his films were shot on a tradition mean, 16-millimeter film, of production, but also he is an audacious artist that he opts for the avant-garde narrative without following rigid adherence to Hollywood-inspire rules or award-winning recipes. Since then he remains a personage of importance in the New York City film production community as well as plays an influential part in encouraging students who enter the film program at the Tisch School of the Art to be diligent.
In the world of modern technology there are many ways to keep one entertained and informed. Two of the best ways are through the reading of books, and the watching of movies: both are eternal works of art designed for those who would wish to momentarily leave the existent of reality and dive into a world unknown or to question the known world through stories of factual relevance. Both take the entertained on a journey that has been created in the minds of a genius, but, it is the way they take the entertained into their imagery worlds that are different. Books, for example require the reader to use there imagination to mentally visualize the image the author is trying to perceive. Movies, on the other hand, will have the audience mesmerized as the picture comes to life right before their eyes. Both books and movies are great evening actives
“Wake up you lazy lout!” the Owner of the theatre yelled at a slumped figure sleeping on the rotting desk in the room, who had a quill in hand. The room was stingy, dusty and boiling hot and room was dimly lit by a pair of tall candles and the moon poured it’s beautiful dim light into the room.The room smelt of smoke and burning wax. It was as horrifically smelling as the city dungeons.The walls were covered in full bookshelves with books and scrolls that appeared to have never been opened.He woke startled and terrified, ink staining the old wooden table. he was meant to be working on on a money making scheme for the theatre.
This documentary features familiar, and credible, faces who provide detailed biographies, stories, and facts on film and art. Due to the relatively basic vocabulary used throughout, it is apparent that this film’s intended audience is very broad. It could be viewed by someone with a very fundamental knowledge
The excited chatter of the audience lowers as the lights dim. Suddenly, you are enveloped in quiet anticipation.The red velvet wall in front of you parts and spotlights appear as you fly to Neverland or watch Hamilton and Aaron Burr duel. When the lights go up, thunderous clapping breaks the silence. You have been given a glimpse into a world that is not yours, however, the characters on the stage feel more like family than your aunt that comes for Thanksgiving dinner and you are almost euphoric that the villain got his comeuppance as the hero prevailed.
I looked at the screen closest to me, where I saw a house. The alarm went off, but no matter how loud it was, there were no movements inside. On usual days, you’d hear the sound of hurrying footsteps, the sizzling sound of oil on a hot pan, water splashing in the bathtub upstairs, and then the garage door would open, and the car would drive out. Today, it was silent. No movements could be heard in the vacant house.
Static announced the beginning of the tape recorder’s message. Papers shuffled, old couch springs squeaked, disembodied voices cleared themselves as they prepared to speak.