The Red Room Theatre Company

whimsical sounds of Disney’s Peter Pan float across the front porch of the multi-use room at Young Actors Theatre Camp, Pixar’s Jeanette Penley-Marker takes time out of promoting of beloved animated films and teaching monologue classes, with her husband and two adorable daughters, to discuss her journey to Pixar, one of the most unique studios in the animation industry. In jeans, a cotton blouse, and sneakers covered in the red dust that seems to permeate the entire area, Penley-Marker is the…

Ebony. I remembered her because she was the first person of color and African American race that I had ever met. I was intrigued with my childlike curiosity. She was beautiful to me because her skin was evenly toned and didn’t have small splotches of red like I did on my face. When my dad told me he was going to marry her, I was happy for him. But, I was also confused. I didn’t understand why he was going to be with someone other than my…

GHMS 7th/8th bands were invited in December of 2012 to travel to Chicago and perform as the “clinic” band for Dr. John Pasquale, Director of the Michigan Marching and Athletic Bands. He teaches a method of “counting” that is very well received and the room that was packed with music educators from all over the country. There were musicians learning from other musicians on how to make themselves a better…

This began over seven years ago; about the time I was wondering how this could happen. During the past four years, it has become clear to me why they are closing; The digital age of internet and video production. Netflix, symbolized by its little red envelopes and more recently its streaming service, had prevailed over the little blue boxes that Blockbuster VHS tapes and DVDs came in. Redbox, Hulu, Amazon and other live streaming subscriptions were also contributing roots of the recent…

college, Cather would find the indulgences she desired. In two of Willa Cather’s short stories, “Paul’s Case” and “A Wagner Matinee,” Cather demonstrates how the arts allow people to temporarily escape their miserable lives by explaining the effects of theatre and music on those passionate about it. Growing up in the Midwest provided Willa Cather with unique experiences that appear in her writings. Originally from Virginia, Cather, at nine years old, moved…

Edward Harrison Norton As vibrant as Edward Harrison Norton youthful look could be in the world of entertainment, an idealistic individual would have thought that he was from a generation of actors. The disciplinary skills that he acquired from his military father and his mother, an outstanding tutor gave him an edge in his approach to life activities. It is indeed a fact that whatever an individual needs to specialise in should start from the early stage of life; Edward’s early interest in the…

Pinky I woke up on the right side of the bed this morning, I don 't know why but I had a feeling that today would be a great day. I was up at eight sharp, I checked on Lyric and decided to throw on my workout clothes and run on the treadmill for a little while before getting my day started. I turned the music on low so I could hear if Lyric called me and got ready to sweat. I was done and sweaty after thirty minutes my butt has gotten so outta shape. I showered and threw on some white booty…

Performing Arts High Schools: Should the Government Fund Them? In ancient human societies, abilities in visual and musical arts were often considered prerequisites for government services, and were associated with religious and leadership roles. In medieval Europe, private tutors were sought after by wealthy families, and the middle and lower classes could seek apprenticeships to professional artists for music and art instructions. In the 1800s, public education begin in the United States…

Apple Inc. is in some respects a contradictory company when it comes to its strategic analysis for its expansive product mix delivers in more than one “ocean”. For the purpose of this strategic analysis (and recommendations for the future) specific example’s will be given where Apple Inc. has gained a…

Developmental Case History Introduction There are various theories in the field of psychology that seek to describe and define the chronological stages of human development. Amongst these, one of the most popular theories is that of the psychologist Erik Erikson. Furthermore, there is an interesting theory that focuses on human behaviors, appropriately coined “behaviorism,” that was studied and clarified by John B. Watson. In order to conceptualize the case of the chosen subject for this paper,…