My Love for Theatre Essay

After the show I spoke to Nich Stinson, who performed as a member of the male ensemble, and he told me that the musical was based on a true story. The first act of Chicago left me in shock and was not what I expected. We found out that a famous theatre actress from the 1920’s, Velma, killed her husband and sister after she found them in bed together, she was later arrested. A couple scenes after, a chorus girl murdered her lover. We learned that this chorus girl, Roxie, was married. The…

headlines. This documentary discusses Matt Shepard’s life, making him a person and not just a figure in the headlines. The documentary starts off with home videos of Shepard when he was a boy, they show a geeky, young, outgoing child who had a love for theatre and performing. During Shepard's adolescence his father acquired a job in Saudi Arabia causing the family to move to Saudi Arabia, and thus Matt was sent to boarding school in Switzerland. As the documentary moves on and discusses…

rich just because they fall in love. Golddiggers shows the harsh realities of the Great Depression in it’s final number “Remember My Forgotten Man”. The Great Depression was something that was happening; people were starving, losing their homes and their jobs. There was no quick fix, one quick action that would solve everyone’s problems like in the movies. This film, with its final number, is a critique on fantastical escapism that are the films of this time. “Remember My Forgotten Man” is an…

the public. I consider myself to be a very outgoing guy who loves to receive attention. Therefore I think this field is perfect for me. I have been doing plays, acts, skits and hosts in my childhood days, I have no stage fright and I use that ability to achieve my goals. Perhaps one of the most thought of questions that goes through ones head in a lifetime may be what drives a person to become an actor. Well, it could be imagination, a love, or just desire to stand out. When one desires…

As I walk through the automatic doors, I subtly wave my hand, using the force to open it. Cackling deviously with glee, I stride swiftly to my destination. Star Wars stole my imagination and introduced me to so many things that I love: mystery, mythology, and science fiction. Stories like Star Wars dare people to dream of incredible, impossible ideas. Hours spent poring over the combusting ship engines of super star destroyers stimulated my interest in developing spacecrafts and their components…

their work and more importantly they would honour Dionysus as he was the God of Fertility, Wine and Theatre. When Euripides's…

Synopsis and Critique of the play Fools The comedic play Fools, written by Neil Simon, and directed by Richard Miller brought laughter to a theatre full of people at Jesuit High School in Tampa Florida, Saturday night the 11th of November. The cast and crew comprised of young men from Jesuit High School and young women of The Academy of Holy Names came together to provide an entertaining evening. Set in in Kulyenchikov, Ukraine in the late 19th century, a small village is cursed with stupidity…

lawfully wedded husband or wife. Why would you commit to something you didn’t fully understand or support? In my eyes, you’re just building a relationship of a foundation of lies. As the act of marriage affairs continue to rise over the years, marriage becomes a beautiful nightmare for many spouses in the world of today. I have no tolerance for cheating in a marriage, and would hope that my future wife would share the same morals and values as I do. Our time, money, and vows should truly…

components. My experience watching Adcock’s take of The Royal Family was entertaining, humorous, and enjoyable. The storyline is about the life of the Cavendishes, who have a long-line of generations involved with theatre in New York City. Fanny Cavendish, played by Melissa Virgo is the grandmother of the family and fully embraces the family’s acting tradition. Tamarah Ashton, who plays has Fanny’s daughter Julie, is a also an actress trying to juggle her career, family issues, along with her…

In ancient Greek mythology, there are many stories of strong women, but none as tragically captivating as that of Medea. This story follows Medea’s intense romance with a classic Greek hero and results in tragedy for her and the ones she loves. Readers can sympathize with her heartbreak, jealousy, and desperation as she attempts everything in her power to restore her broken relationship after her lover abandons her for another woman and a marriage that will bring him wealth and power. This…