On the night of September 18th, I attended the play All the Great Books. The weather was nothing but perfect, as the temperature allowed me to sit outside on the ground comfortably. Being one of the only performances I have ever attended, I was quite surprised to sit on the ground in an open field, with only a stage in front of me. Having such open audience seating made the actor/audience relationship more personal and enjoyable. To say the least, the production was not equivalent to pulling…
The main star is Sean Faris who plays the character Rick Penning. Penning is a high school star player on his Arizona rugby team who was sentenced to serve time in a boy’s home after his second convicted drunk driving incident. The story shows how he has a chance to be a part of the Highland…
Othello which was written by William Shakespeare. This play has been remade countless times. It's been produced on the big screen and local stages around the world. Two of the most recognizable versions are by Tim Nelson and Oliver Parker. Both directors attempted to grab the attention of an audience comprised of different people and what was going on in society during the time of production. Parker tried to appeal to people who love Shakespeare. On the contrary, Nelson tried to appeal to a…
shooting mechanics, and like always, you get to explore the ancient archaeological sites that have made the series famous. The game, like many of the other Tomb Raider games, has some action within it, but there is an intense focus on puzzles. You can now play Lara Croft: Guardian of Light on both the mobile and the PC. Guardian of Light has fast-action controls that have started a faster pace than what you might be used to with some of the other Tomb Raider games. It has more of an…
A Raisin In The Sun is a play written by esteemed author Lorraine Hansberry. This theatrical work describes the arduous struggles of an African American family in a racially segregated society of the 1950’s. Mama, the matriarch of the family is the mother of two adult children with different ideas in life. She receives life insurance for her deceased husband in the form of a ten-thousand dollar check. This check divides the thought processes of her family. Her and her children want to use it…
your mind. The book 13 Gifts written by Wendy Mass, Mass creates a story that grasps the beginning of new memories. During 13 Gifts the main character, Tara, creates new memories by finding herself, discovering secrets, and paying off debt. “The sidelines may be safer but life is played on the field.” (Ch. 23, pg 339). This is a quote by the main character after she has learned the true meaning of herself. In the beginning of the book Tara has always gone through life watching on the sidelines.…
operating that made it famous around the world. Shakespeare’s theater was crafted with thought and creativity that led to a long popularity and usage. Furthermore, the past of the playhouse provides a fascinating story of persistence that offers some character to the old theater. Ultimately, the Globe theater stands as a remarkable architecture because of its creative design, history, and usage. First, the Globe theater had an incredibly artistic and creative style. Apart from other playhouses,…
have grown to be a better person and have acquired invaluable lessons about dedication, sacrifice, hard work, accountability, leadership, humility, how to win, how to lose, and how to work with others as a team. These qualities are engrained in my character and will help me achieve greater things in…
sport of football plays a complex role in the lives of its players; its pros and cons have caused a debate of whether or not adolescents should continue to participate in the sport. Participation in any sport involves the risk of injury, but football seems to be an exception. Many believe that football is an overly-aggressive sport that endangers the players' health. Others argue that the sport's benefits outweigh the risks, helping players build stamina, social skills, and character; however,…
and many other places for showing violent images and graphic material that is not suitable for kids and even some adults. However, video games alone cannot be the only thing that people should blame for causing harm to kids. So many other factors play a role for causing potential harm with the media today and some parents just do not seem to realize this. The cartoon “Education” by Petar Primestrovic, shows its viewers just how parents can be overlooking the what else can cause harm to their…