Cultural Event #7

So tonight I went to go see the Thrillionaires at the Covey Center for the Arts-- my theatrical event. The stage was in the center, pushed back against the wall and surrounded by the audience on 3 sides. The whole room was black, as were their costumes. They're an improv group so, after a few suggestions from the audience, they did their thing!

They performed 2 plays, the second was a musical. The first number, "Funky Goons", was a Shakespear parody. There was a young man who ended up in love with his mother-in-law/stepmother, and everyone was killing everyone but then in the end no one was really dead. It was hullarious. The musical was entitled "Corncakes" about a mystical corncake recipe that everyone wanted but that was buried with the woman who made it that turned out to be the mother of two families who eneded up meeting at the beginning. Crazy.

I'm personally glad that I found something like this for my theater entry; it is very much my style. I enjoyed how even when the actors messed up, they would just make a joke of it. In any other theatrical setting it would have ruined the whole moment. The all black was a nice touch. It really let you fill in the costume with your imagination. The cast was a great mix as well, and played off each other very nicely. I give the performance a 10. Truly great work in the tradition of "Whose-line-is-it-anyway?" The Atmosphere also gets a 10. I loved the all black, and the audience was very perticipative and involved. I reccomend it to anyone, and it's every Saturday night, in case you wanted to let your future students know about it, Sister Stokes.

Class for Week 7

Class this week was interesting. Watching the movies was a great break. I have never seen LIFE OF BRIAN and am excited to go finish it on my own. It was neat to get to see all the camera angles and what they're meant to do. I actually talked about how camera angles were used in the film Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog in my final paper.

So, the last week of class, huh? It's bittersweet. I'll miss learning, but having my evenings clear up a LOT isn't that bad either! :) It's been fun, Sister Stokes-- you stay who you are. Good luck with your masters thesis, I know it'll be the bomb. If you ever need something, don't be afraid to hollar. Take care of yourself!

Readings for Week 7

All my reading this week has been of my notes to brush up in preparation for the final. I'm a more than a little nervous about taking it. I guess what I really mean is that I have a serious financial investment with all the cultural events I've attended this semester and I REALLY don't want to have to re-take the class. Oh! In case this needs to be broken down for you Sister Stokes...

My Cultural Events-

1 - Dance Event: Week 6 - Pioneer Dance Festival
1 - Theatrical Event: Week 7 - Thrillionaires
1 - Live Music Event: Week 5 - Idaho Country Singers
1 - Art Show or Exhibition: Week 1 - Walter Wick
1 - Film Screening: Week 4 - Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
1 - Community Centered Event: Week 8 - Farmer's Market
1 - Your Choice: Week 2 - Fijiian Wedding
1 - Extra Credit: Week 3 - Temple Square Art Gallery

That should make it really easy for you! I did all of them, including the Extra Credit one, and did 5 comments EVERY WEEK! Score!