Stage Combat cherography

I think it went pretty good there are some points that looked really good and some did'nt turn out as planned. I think that we should improve our fighting since it looked weak

Stage Combat Chreography Pre Planning.

Person A= Ashley

Person B= Monica

1.Person A is Ashley who is the sidekick for Monica and is always with Monica and does whatever Monica says. She was a nerd and was called Loser Ashley before she met Monica.

2.Person B is Monica who is the queen bee of the school. She is bossy and mean to everyone. Her main sidekick is Ashley and she judges everyone and always makes mean comments about people’s outfit, hair and makeup.

3.We are fighting because Monica makes a mean comment about Aria’s hair and Aria is one of Ashley’s best friend so she gets really offended and she reminds her of the time Ashley was a complete loser and was a nerd before she stated hanging out with Monica who gave her a complete makeover. Ashley gets mad and tells Monica that she is done hanging out with her and she shoves Monica and then they both start fighting.
4. I think that it will go well I hope the audience has a good reaction. I think that the knaps will not come out perfect since my knaps are not strong enough and i think our punches are going to look weak. Overall I  think that we will have fun performing and people will enjoy the performance. 

Reflection on stage slap

My partner Alice and I did the stage slap. We could have improved by doing a louder knap. Alice could have kept her hand firmer while slapping. I could have given a more elaborate reaction .When we were practicing the slap the slap was okay but then as soon as we performed I first forgot my lines and requested to do it again. I learned that performing a stage slap in front of an audience is harder since the timing of the slap had to be perfect. The stage slap was hard for me since we had to keep so many things in mind while doing it especially the view of the audience and we had to make sure to  time the slap perfectly. The freeze frame was hard since we had to just stop in the middle of the slap which messed up our timing. The dialogues were pretty good and the build up was seen. Next time I will remember these points for improvement and I will try and enhance further performances. 

Unit2-Stage Combat

Key concept: Communication 

Related Concept: Audience, Expression,Interpretation,Presentation 
Audience (masking) In STAGE COMBAT masking refers to how to attack is staged so that it is'hidden' making it so that audience can't see that move doesn't make contact or is 'fake' . 

Global Context: Personal and Cultural 

Statement of Inquiry: Combatants use safe and choreographed stage combat, communicating personal and cultural expression for the benefit of an audience 

Inquiry Questions: Factual: Why is SAFETY, eye contact and cuing important during Stage Combat? 
conceptual: What is stage combat? 
Why will actors engage in Stage Combat? 
How do you communicate as combatants on stage? 
How do we mask the audience to create the illusion of contact in stage combat, reflecting conflict in a real situation? 
Debatable: How realistic is stage combat in different movies? 
How do they create sound: body knaps or prerecorded sound effects?

Unit reflection

I feel like I have developed my expressions because before I didn’t know how to express myself and this class has really taught me how to express my self using my expression. My greatest successes are my collaboration skills I have really learned how to work as a group and get involved in group discussions and how to voice my opinion in a group. Each member contributed in some way I was the maiden in the silent movie and I was the villain in ralficient. I did the costumes and props in both the silent movie and raleficent and I also did the in ralificent. Nazih was the villain in the silent movie and was the narrator in the second movie. Azaan did the script in both movies and was the hero in both movies. Alice was the damsiel in the first movie and was the maiden in the second movie and she did the editing of both movies. TV shows and movies change the way we see the world because people expressing themselves can change our perspective on the world because people’s actions and words in TV shows and movie can have a strong impact on us. planned our audience to be a little more interested in the play but I think they gave a good reaction as they laughed at the funny parts and they looked very interested. My new skills are expressions and I can use them in different art skills because I can use them to express myself.

Raleficent the final one for real

script

Script for Twisted Rapunzel Play.

Cast:

• Azaan: Finn Ryder.
• Nazih: Narrator
• Samia: Maleficent, the witch.
• Alice: Rapunzel.

Scene 1

(It was a beautiful day, where Rapunzel, a 16 year old girl was doing a job to earn some money, to buy some books. So she asked everyone if they wanted her to mow the lawn. Everyone refused except a mysterious woman known as Maleficent. The woman allows her to mow the lawn and Rapunzel is now found in  the scene where she is mowing the Maleficent's garden.)

Maleficent: (In a mysterious and mystical voice) how are you doing my dear?

Rapunzel: Doing fine Madaam. I will be finished in another 20 minutes.

Malificent: OK but be warned, if you ruin my vegetable garden, then you will not leave well.

(Rapunzel has a cold and bad feeling of dread come down her spine.)

Rapunzel: Yes Madaam.  

(When Rapunzel is finished, maleficent finds that her vegetable garden was actually ruined, yet she never got told the truth).

Maleficent: That ugly dirty girl ruined my VEGETABLE GARDEN! I SHALL CURSE HER!

(Maleficent runs to her sacred, mystical room that contains her fortune telling crystal ball.)

Maleficent: Orb oh mine, tell me where that dirty girl rests. Ah… it’s the tower near the waterfall. That girl better be ready for the consequences.

Scene 2

(Back at the tower, Rapunzel is chilling in her tower brushing her hair.)

Rapunzel: Since I never told that mystical lady my whereabouts, she can never harm me. Now I can check my twitter account.

(Maleficent sneaks up behind Rapunzel and cuts off her hair.)

Rapunzel (in a shocked face): YOU! BUT HOW!

Maleficent:  First of all, you black hearted 2 faced girl, my name is Maleficent. Plus, I am a mystical lady who has spells and magic powers. I used my orbb to tell me your location. Plus, since you ruined my vegetable garden… (in a quiet voice) I couldn’t post it on my facebook account.  (Looking at the audience) and now my friends that I am so uncool.  

Rapunzel (putting her hand on the side of her mouth and looking at the audience and whispering tone): This woman is weird.

(Now Maleficent is looking with her eyes wide open at Rapunzel)

Maleficent: Enough talk you rascal! Prepare to be cursed! I curse you to never grow your hair again that this tower that you rest in will never let you out for there will be a barrier to block you!

Rapunzel: NO! PLEASE I BEG YOU! DON’T DO THIS TO ME!

(Rapunzel begins to cry!)

Maleficent: BUT… you did a good work on the rest of my garden and you were a dear lady, I will set a catch to your curse. You can only leave this castle, unless someone else stays with you and that you leave the castle with that person.

(Rapunzel is relieved!) Rapunzel: Thank you but who will come to help me leave this tower o’ mine.

Maleficent: That’s something that destiny will decide. Woohahaha (laughing in an evil woman way)!

Scene 3.

(Just outside of the tower where he rested, a lost, battered and tormented soul was roaming about. Looking for shelter. His name was Finn Ryder.)

Finn Ryder: I haven't seen jack. Is this land even habitable?! No Problem. Hmm (observing the tower) the tower looks empty and abandoned. I guess I should check it out!

(Finn Ryder is walking towards a tower and cannot find anything to get to in. Suddenly he finds a door.)

Finn Ryder: My dear Lord, please help me a shelter to live a lifestyle.

(Finn Ryder opens the door gently.)

(The kind hearted and good looking Finn Ryder started up the enormous flight of stairs.)

Finn Ryder: Alright, here I go.

(As Finn Ryder finally reached the top of the stairs, he started to open the door. As he did so, Rapunzel is a little bit frightened by the voice behind the room of her door.)

Rapunzel: AHHHHH!

Finn Ryder: Hello there. My name is Finn Ryder.

Finn Ryder: I was vigorously looking for shelter and I saw this tower and so I went I the enormous flight of stairs, to find you in this well designed room. So may I stay in it, or will you kick me back into the woods.

(Rapunzel suddenly remembers what Maleficent told her.)

Rapunzel: Alright Finn Ryder, I will let you stay in this tower on one condition. When I want to leave the tower, you must come with me. Do we have an agreement?

Finn Ryder (whispering to himself): This lady is crazy, but I have to admit that this is a pretty darn good place to live in.

Rapunzel: Well?!

Finn Ryder: I think it looks good. I think I shall except you offer…

Rapunzel: Rapunzel. My name is Rapunzel.

Finn Ryder: Thank you very much. I really appreciate your hospitality.

Scene 4

(Maleficent is looking through her mysterious orb and noticing Finn Ryder’s arrival to the tower.)

Maleficent: I knew that someone was going to some and save her. I just knew it. I guess being good, is good after all.

(Finally, Maleficent learns how good it is to be a good person and learned how to make the best cookies in her community. Rapunzel and Finn go on wonderful adventures. And me, as the narrator, I don't want to story to end, but with all regret I must say: That's the end of the show people.)

END OF PLAY

production meeting notes

                                                              Production meeting notes

1.       I am playing a character called maleficent who is the villain in our movie.

2.          Convection1: The villain learns that being good is good

I will use it at the end of the movie when I realized that the hero rescues the damsel

    Convection2: The hero finds the damsel

In the middle of the movie the hero is looking for a shelter and finds a tower where the damsel is resting.

    Convection3: The damsel is captured by the villain

 In the beginning of the movie I curse the damsel so she never leaves the tower

3.        I am will be wearing an all-black costume because the villains always wear black because it shows off there more evil side. I will be wearing a black hat with horns on it because maleficent always wears that and she also has horn like shapes coming out of her black top so I will also be wearing that.

4.       I don’t need many props but I need an orb to tell me where Rapunzel is which I will use my phone for and I am going to use my makeup brush as wand to cast a spell. 

Peer assessment on Silent movie

I think our group is was substantial because we could have over exaggerated a little bit more. I think our movie was very funny and I like how our plot had a twist in the begning.  The music was great but could improve a little bit.
I think that Jonas' group should get a substantial there editing could improve and there ending was very funny and great. There music complimented the scene but in some scenes the music got mixed a little.
I think that manya's group should get a substantial because there group concept could have been more clear the stock characters. It was funny and nice.
I think that anju's group should get substantial because there exaggeration was great the plot could have been more clear. The music complimented the movie very well. Adam acting was great.

Silent Movie

I was in group with alice, nazih and azaan

Melodrama – Questions and Answers

11.   In which century did melodrama develop?        

Ans = Melodrama developed in the 19^th century in France

2.  Why is it called ‘melodrama’?

Ans= It is called melodrama because it is a very dominant theatre form which involves over over exaggeration hence they use music to increase impact of the performance which is why it is called melodrama because ‘melo’ means melody or music

3.Why was melodrama so popular?

Ans= Melodrama was popular because it is filled with romance, action, thrill etc. Melodrama has spectacular settings, music and exaggerated acting and great costumes. They also encouraged audience interaction which made it popular.

4. List the three (3) segments of a standard melodrama plot. What action does each segment involve?

Ans= Segments of a standard melodrama plot              

 Provocation: The initial cause for the setting action.

 Pangs: The outcome which is suffering of the innocent characters who are caught up in the evil plan.

Penalty: The last minute twist of fate where the wicked characters are punished for their evil actions.

5. What are some conflicting themes a melodrama would usually explore?

Ans= The themes are generally action, violence, romance and sentimentality.

6. Are the characters in melodrama life-like or stereotyped?

Ans= The characters are stereotyped because they were not meant to be life like they were meant have identifiable types of personalities.

7. List three (3) stock characters and describe each of their personal qualities.

Ans= The hero: brave, courageous, handsome, honest, reliable and romantic

The maiden/heroine: ladylike, innocent, demure, brave and vulnerable

The villain: evil, sly, manipulative, cunning and dishonest.

8.What is the difference between the faithful servant and a maid servant?    

Ans= A faithful servant: Provides comic relief and does dirty work for the villain. He usually discovers evidence for the villain. 

A maid servant: A female character who is lively and go flirts with the faithful servant.

9. What is an ‘aside’?

Ans= An aside is where any character speaks directly to the audience to reveal a thought or plan that is kept secret from the rest of the other characters.

Train track terror

                                     This is my group's presentation and I played the maiden but since it is a 1 sec long clip I am going to evaluate Anju's group.I think there presentation was great, I love it, it was very funny. I think that most groups did a girl as a maiden and  a boy as a hero but Anju's group switched that and made the maiden a boy and the hero a girl.I like the where Anju leaps and she sings while coming which was very funny. Azan was doing female voice which was so funny.  I think that they should try and remember the script because looking at the script is distracting and the audience doesn't get the full effect of the scene. I think they should work on the where everybody's position because sometimes the group members would face the other way. There delivery of lines could improve. They should make the rope tieing part better. Anju can wear a white cape to make her look more like a hero. Azan can wear a wig to make him look more like the maiden. They can use a real rope as a prop.The villain can wear a black cape and mustache. They can use train sounds in the background to seem like the train is actually approaching them.To conclude I would like to say that there performance was great and it could be even better with these changes.  

 Picture 1 - This is a picture of me posing as a villain. Villains often have a mustache and very black eyes which is what I have. My pose is related to a villain because looks evil and it looks very manipulative which are 2 very important qualities in a villain. I am making a thinking face to come up with a way to capture the maiden since the villain often messes with the maiden. I am also coming up with ideas to defeat the hero since he always comes to rescue the maiden.

 Picture 2- This is me posing as a hero. I am making a victory pose since I manage to defeat the villain and rescue the maiden. I am happy that I save the day once again. I think that my victory pose looks courageous and brave which are important qualities in a hero which is how I manage to defeat the villain. 

Picture 3- This is me posing as a maiden. I am wearing a dress because I think it looks very ladylike on me. I am posting to look very innocent and very demure which are very common qualities in a maiden .  I am quite scared right now because I am afraid that the villain will catch me because he often does but I hope the hero comes and rescues me. 

Introduction to Melodrama

                                  Melodrama 

Key concept: Relationships 

Related Concept: Audience,Expression,Presentation 

Global Context: Fairness & Development 

Statement of Inquiry: A hero saves the day in Melodrama to ensure that justice and peace will overrule the destroying plans of evildoers. 

Inquiry Questions: Will the hero always destroy the evil plans of the villain to save the day? 

Will Melodrama always have a happy ending? 

Must all stories have a happy ending? 

Will good always win against evil?

How can the world become a better & peaceful environment for all?