Theatre Observation Essay

My ambition throughout the next seven weeks: help these children escape reality by learning about the arts. Unfortunately, many of these children came from difficult home-life situations; yet, they enthusiastically prepared for the show. Sometimes it was a struggle to take on infinite tasks and others’ responsibilities while maintaining a positive environment for these children. Filled with laughter and intense hard work, rehearsals flashed by like the speed of sound. Opening day arrived. Peeking through the curtain and seeing the room’s seats quickly fill became bittersweet. It reminds me what you see after a downpour: how the rain shares a beautiful rainbow but slowly fades from the sunlit sky. Despite laborious hours, these young actors/actresses shined onstage, and the next day, the experience would end at the final curtain

"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)

This production is produced by Roundabout Theater Company. RTC is the nation’s largest theater non-profit. This organization has both Off-Broadway and Broadway productions running simultaneously. For this Roundabout Theater Company production, Sydney Beers is the general manager. She is on the executive staff for the company and is the general manager on all current Roundabout productions. Michael J. Passarro is the Production Stage Manager and Pat Snow is the Assistant Stage Manager. Both of these people are season professionals in the field and have worked together on many other shows such as Evita, The River and Pippin on Broadway.

The set used for Vernon God Little was highly symbolic and simplistic; when we walked into the theatre we could visually see that there were flowers, cards and memorable items attached on the audiences seats above our heads, which already created a sombre atmosphere around the theatre.

It was amazing to see how all of the children came together to perform this show. They all have unique talents such as the ability to sing or play a musical instrument. When talking about one of the boys, the teacher said that if he was not autistic, just imagine the possibilities he could have. However, this boy still has so many possibilities ahead of him. Just because he is different, it does not mean that he cannot achieve greatness. One thing I learned from the children was that they really just want someone to listen to them and to be present on their level. This was shown through Neal’s comment towards his mother about wanting her to listen to him more. Just because he could not communicate, did not mean he did not have interests or preferences that he wanted her to know about. By being present with them at the level they are at, shows the children that we care about the things they care about and it is a way

This past Wednesday, I embarked with my National Honor Society on a field trip to watch the performance of a Christmas classic, Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. The performance was a stage musical performed by the cast of the La Comedia dinner theatre. Being a strong performer in the theatre and theatre enthusiast myself, I was excited to watch this Christmas classic come to life on stage. As a child, I made frequent visits to La Comedia with family members, so I find myself very familiar with this theatre. I have always found a love for the atmosphere of the theatre, the food provided, and the performances presented on the stage. At La Comedia, they claim to provide ‘a taste of Broadway’, which immediately sets the standards for each production. I have very high expectations for each performance I attend and this performance of A Christmas Carol did not disappoint. The actors of La Comedia definitely do not lack extraordinary talent, and the entire theatre staff sticks to traditions they have developed over time, giving the entire setting a wonderful, traditional ambiance. The La Comedia performance of A Christmas Carol did an exquisite job of bringing this story to life while sticking to the classic tale, with the additions of great songs from the Broadway version and the overall atmosphere and service provided for an entertaining event.

At 2:45 on the first Monday of freshman year a crowd gathered around the little theater. There were hugs, high-fives, congratulations, and tears ripping through the crowd. Someone new would join and the interactions would start all over again. It was the cast list.

As a kid friendly show, I could indulge in the silliness of the story line and some of the jokes, but it had a strong enough message that I felt I left the theater with something to think about and debate. It was relatable and really made me think about when I was Bruce and Violet and didn’t feel like I fit in. I really wish that this was something that my parents could have taken me to when I was younger. This is a show that I would recommend to anyone who wants to laugh but also be able to reflect on the world around

Despite all the cons of being apart of this musical Moore and her fellow school mate junior Andrew Gibson have learned from this experience and grown as an individual. Moore personally felt more humble to the behind to scenes work. Gibson participated in crews for plays and musical in prior years and it has helped him with teamwork skills. Moore also had met man friends through the drama department here, while Gibson hopes to use this as a career in the

Extraordinary Means by Robyn Schneider, provides commentary on how rebellion is determined by our circumstances. Sadie and Lane are diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and sent to Latham House. Their lives are completely changed, which in turn significantly affects their rebellion and conformity. Latham provides them with a temporary society, in which they are not held accountable for their rebellious actions. Their choice of rebellion over conformity at Latham provides them with a sense of strength, in spite of feeling impotent because of their disease.

I sat in a dark auditorium, watching the magic. Only three, I sat in those red, comfy seats watching as my music teacher mother directed the annual spring musical Singing in the Rain that was coming to life before my eyes. I squinted at the bright glow coming from the stage, not knowing whether it was from the lights or the actors. I was fascinated as the ordinary high school students seemed to transform into experienced, brilliant actors. That very moment started my love for musical theatre.

With this set, you could build anything you wanted to or follow the suggested projects. The projects didn’t have step by step instructions, they merely had an image displaying the end result. I remember struggling at times for hours and hours as I made errors, but through trial and error and careful observation, I was able to match the images with little or no help from parents. To this day, I believe this toy (learning tool) was a very important part of my life because it shaped the way I learn.

In October 2011, the United Nations announced that the world's population had reached 7 billion. By the year 2050, the UN predicts that the population will increase to about 9.6 billion. Our rapidly growing population has many concerned about whether or not the Earth can sustain more than 7 billion people. Many people are worried about what the human carrying capacity is and what will happen if we exceed that. Others believe that we will continue to be able to support population growth through innovations in technology. Erle C. Ellis, a professor of geography and environmental studies, holds this belief and presents it in his article "Overpopulation Is Not the Problem".

Over the course, as I began to see all the material and work come together, I felt a sense of accomplishment and felt very proud of what I had done over the semester. This learning experience has definitely opened my eyes and opened new doors for me professionally already.

“Drunk driving is a significant problem in the United States, costing thousands of lives and billions of dollars each year”(Preventing). Drunk driving is not just a huge problem in the United states, the whole world suffers from it. Some people do not see the real cost of drunk driving. When the driver is drunk, families have experienced losing a loved one, whether he or she was part of the problem or not. The driver that consumes a significant amount of alcohol cannot control him or herself, weaving in between lanes or running down innocent people on sidewalks or simply getting into a car accident. The world overlooks the effects of drunk driving, but it is a common problem that kills thousands every year.