The Phantom of the Opera

Looking back in the 1920's and 30's, you'll find these "monster" characters. Frankenstein's monster and The Phantom of the Opera are two notable examples. Yes, they have horrific external appearances. But they didn't resort to psychotic acts of vengeance. Rather, their stories revolved around them seeking acceptance. After all, the conflict comes from society branding…

in the musical. He demanded that none of the cast members should be allowed to be established stars, he wanted “slum kids”, and actors should look like “slum kids” as the characters were “slum kids”. The original singers of “Maria” and “Tony” had opera trained voices. They used the basic Story of “Romeo and Juliet” and adapted, by making the topic real, applying it to what was happening at the time, in “West Side Story” which used the growing Puerto Rucan population. Compared to other musicals…

On November 10 I attended Elf the Broadway Musical written by David Berrenbaum and directed by Sam Scalamoni. I attended Elf the Broadway Musical which was put on by Texas A&M University and MSC OPAS. Elf the Broadway Musical was a comedic musical that appealed to audience members of any ages including a range from myself a college student to the family of four sitting next to me. Elf the Broadway Musical was a delight surprise, since I had seen Elf (film) I expected the play to appeal more to a…

Following the Great Depression, movie studios in the 1930’s were forced to alter their filmmaking practices in order to conserve money and turn a profit. During this period a series of films from Universal Studios dubbed the “Universal Monster Movies” made their way into theaters and began to shape the Horror genre in America. These films, which were based on classic literature, featured foreign stars, had low budgets, and saw influence from German Expressionism, were met with financial…

As you grow old, you realize that there are different accomplishments for specific moments in your life. When you turn 18, you can buy your first lottery ticket, first drink at 21, graduating high school then college, getting married, having children. Then, having the total love and support from both of your parents. No one prepares you for when the vision changes. At any moment, an unexpected turn of events could erase that vision for good and you have to redefine the way you live. That…

“Oh good god, could you guys keep it down up there? I’m trying to sleep, and you nine are making it really fucking difficult.” The people above me being the six devil kings, Yahweh, Ddraig, and Albion, all trying to kill each other. In my world. Really frickin’ loudly. All this happened because I was hitting on Gabriel, Michael gets angered, somehow mistaking me for a devil, and gets his dad to start a war, which dragged in the Fallen Angels, while the two dragons were fighting each other. The…

4. High Maintenance cost As mentioned before, the French government sold a land for the Walt Disney company to build Disney Paris and the size of the Disneyland is very large. Although the construction cost was lower than expected as mentioned in the above part, but the high maintenance cost should not be neglected. However, French government did not provide long term subsidy to the park to cover the high maintenance cost and therefore Disneyland Paris have to spend a lot in the maintaining…

Once in our high school life have we wondered why we cram up the definitions of sin, cos or the theories that lead to Newton’s law. Once in our high school life have we been asked what majors we are fond of, as well as received harsh exclamations from people who declare our intentions as impractical. Once in our high school life have we been barred from enrolling in a creative art class since we are inclined to acquire a mastery of “top classes” which involve mathematics and science-related…

her steps. Mrs. Elony was a tall, very pretty woman in her late 50s. She had shoulder length gray hair, and the palest blue eyes. She was very talented, and strong in teaching. “Did you see the new auditioning sheet? I heard that we’re doing Phantom of the opera...” as the voices trail…

When the main character of the feature film “The Visitor” (2007, Groundswell) Walter Vale, unlocks his apartment in New York City, visiting from Connecticut to present an academic paper, he is surprised by two “visitors.” Tarek and Zainab, young undocumented immigrants from Syria and Senegal, respectively, are living in his house. They are the visitors to Walter’s otherwise humdrum life. They are also “visitors” to the United States, and as far as the government is concerned, unwelcome…