1. I believe that I do embody the characteristics of a good musical theatre student.
When I come to practice on Sundays + Mondays I always have a great load of energy and I'm positive and willing to do anything, but that's mainly because I just enjoy musical theatre so much.
On Sundays I'm normally tired and feel lazy, but as soon as I get to rehearsal my energy rises and I'm just happy to be surrounded by all the friends I've made!
I am always willing to take orders I have from anyone to ensure that my part in the musical gets done right, and I always have a positive attitude about it. If a part in a song or a routine gets changed, I am willing to make adjustments right away.
I also am very imaginative when it comes to musical theatre, I imagine how specific dances will look like as I am learning them, and always looking for ways to improve myself.
2. When it comes to things I could do to improve, I think my three would include:
a) Getting my assignments in on time. This is probably my worst habit, since I am in IB I have very difficult courses and a very busy schedule and I always seem to put off musical assignments to the last minute. That's not really an excuse and I am aware I should try to get my assignments in on time from now on, so that's definitely a goal for me.
b) Practicing outside of rehearsal. This is also another point I'm not so on top of, I do not practice as much as I should on a day-day basis. I would also like to try and achieve working more on my own for and songs or dances I may be apart of.
c) Reading the blog more, I never know what I'm doing when I get the practice, so I think there's room for improvement when it comes to knowing what the schedule is for the day. I will also try to improve on that.
3. I for sure think I have grown since last year. Last year when I took part in the grade 9 musical, I was very shy, I didn't really come out of my shell, but by this year I've gotten to know everyone really well and I've made a ton of new friends and learned to express myself more and not think so much about what other people think! Also, in grade 9 I didn't enjoy musical that much, I dreaded going to rehearsal (which is a terrible thing to say) but I wasn't even planning on joining in grade 10! That was until the night of the first show. I got on stage and the curtains opened and I just found my place, I loved every second of being up there and from that moment I knew its what I wanted to be a pat of for as long as I could. So I have grown because now I love coming to rehearsals and I am way more outgoing.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
Activity #2: Get In The Mindset
The 1950's were a very interesting time, and I think it would have been much more interesting to live in that decade. For instance, television just became popular during that time period. Now, probably about 99% of people have them and don't think twice. Back then, there was no computers like the one I'm typing on now, there was typewriters and not much else. I feel like it would be so refreshing to live in such a conservative time. But now, everyone always has their heads buried in their phones, and technology has gone so far it's ridiculous to think that only 60 years ago no one knew what a "cell phone" was, let alone an Ipad or a DVD player. It would be so cool to live in a time where everyone had hobbies, such as sports, and hanging out with you friends. I also found it pretty cool that Barbie's were invented in the 1950's.
I've always thought about the fact that it would be so difficult in general to live back then with lack of technology. But once, my mother said "that's all we had when we were children, and one day your kids will ask you if it was boring when you were a kid with your lack of technology" and I found that so interesting, how everything evolves so quickly.
I found out that fashion in the 50's was very modest. Would wear nice button up dresses, women's hair was normally short in tight curls, and over all everything just looked elegant.
Men normally wore suits or plaid button ups. But all of this fashion was more for adults. Teenage boys wore varsity jackets, leather, etc. while normally having their hair slicked back. they went for a cool look but it looked very clean. Girls not only wore dresses, but also skirts, and cardigans! I find it so appealing that people wore that kind of stuff back then, but now most girls wear skin tight clothing that isn't very appropriate for their age, and most teenage boys wear their jeans too low. I would have much preferred fashion back then.
Finally, music. in the 50's music seemed to be more fun, music you could dance to and have a lot of fun with. the 50's was definitely the decade for Elvis, it was the first time anyone had every had 9 songs in the top 100! back then they sang about things that make you happy, things that make you enjoy life and want to get up and dance. It's petty much the opposite today. Most of the songs you hear on the radio are slow pop songs with singers singing about their problems. and I think that's the problem. Most music now adays is all the same, but back then they had things like doo-wop and jazz music. I just feel like its way more tasteful than the music now.
In the end I learned that the 50's were very different from now. I don't think there are many similarities to now. But the 50's was definitely impressive.
I've always thought about the fact that it would be so difficult in general to live back then with lack of technology. But once, my mother said "that's all we had when we were children, and one day your kids will ask you if it was boring when you were a kid with your lack of technology" and I found that so interesting, how everything evolves so quickly.
I found out that fashion in the 50's was very modest. Would wear nice button up dresses, women's hair was normally short in tight curls, and over all everything just looked elegant.
Men normally wore suits or plaid button ups. But all of this fashion was more for adults. Teenage boys wore varsity jackets, leather, etc. while normally having their hair slicked back. they went for a cool look but it looked very clean. Girls not only wore dresses, but also skirts, and cardigans! I find it so appealing that people wore that kind of stuff back then, but now most girls wear skin tight clothing that isn't very appropriate for their age, and most teenage boys wear their jeans too low. I would have much preferred fashion back then.
Finally, music. in the 50's music seemed to be more fun, music you could dance to and have a lot of fun with. the 50's was definitely the decade for Elvis, it was the first time anyone had every had 9 songs in the top 100! back then they sang about things that make you happy, things that make you enjoy life and want to get up and dance. It's petty much the opposite today. Most of the songs you hear on the radio are slow pop songs with singers singing about their problems. and I think that's the problem. Most music now adays is all the same, but back then they had things like doo-wop and jazz music. I just feel like its way more tasteful than the music now.
In the end I learned that the 50's were very different from now. I don't think there are many similarities to now. But the 50's was definitely impressive.
Activity #1: Get Happy
For this assignment I decided to watch season 8, episode 11: Welcome To My Nightmare.
I found it interesting how different it was back then, from the outfits to the way they spoke. I had never watched or really heard about Happy Days before it was this years musical, but after watching this episode, I got more of a feel for what its going to look like.
In the episode I watched I mainly learned a lot about TV back then. I feel as if all of the acting was better than it is now. All of the ideas were new at the time, so I think back then when the show was new it must have been really good. but now it seems as if its been redone so may times that I've seen the show through other shows; if that makes sense.
In this episode it mainly revolves around Fonzie. Everyone's so focused on him and always asking him for stuff and he gets so tired and stressed that he actually gets sick!
While he is sick he starts watching a scary show and falls asleep.
He claims he doesn't dream, but when he falls asleep he ends up having a nightmare.
Anyways, when he wakes up we learn that he has been asleep for almost two days.
That's when Fonzie learns that his friends have been covering everything for him while he has been asleep, he learns that its give and take, and he needs his friends as much as they need him.
In this episode, there were no "Car Hop Girls". Although, I think in general it was a learning experience because I got to see how everyone acted back then in general.
People who play the main roles could really learn how to carry themselves and what it should look like. Everyone's much more modest and positive than they are now, and I think that's what needs to be remembered.
In the end I learned that the characters are very cool, and that the time when this show was made is completely different from this generation. every character in Happy Days has its own personality and over all I'm very excited to get to be a part of it.
I found it interesting how different it was back then, from the outfits to the way they spoke. I had never watched or really heard about Happy Days before it was this years musical, but after watching this episode, I got more of a feel for what its going to look like.
In the episode I watched I mainly learned a lot about TV back then. I feel as if all of the acting was better than it is now. All of the ideas were new at the time, so I think back then when the show was new it must have been really good. but now it seems as if its been redone so may times that I've seen the show through other shows; if that makes sense.
In this episode it mainly revolves around Fonzie. Everyone's so focused on him and always asking him for stuff and he gets so tired and stressed that he actually gets sick!
While he is sick he starts watching a scary show and falls asleep.
He claims he doesn't dream, but when he falls asleep he ends up having a nightmare.
Anyways, when he wakes up we learn that he has been asleep for almost two days.
That's when Fonzie learns that his friends have been covering everything for him while he has been asleep, he learns that its give and take, and he needs his friends as much as they need him.
In this episode, there were no "Car Hop Girls". Although, I think in general it was a learning experience because I got to see how everyone acted back then in general.
People who play the main roles could really learn how to carry themselves and what it should look like. Everyone's much more modest and positive than they are now, and I think that's what needs to be remembered.
In the end I learned that the characters are very cool, and that the time when this show was made is completely different from this generation. every character in Happy Days has its own personality and over all I'm very excited to get to be a part of it.
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