Two sequences that are intergal to an apppreciation of Scott Hick's Oscar nominated film 'Shine', are the opeining scences and the sequence of scenes, which gives the audience insight into the events of that led to the protagonist's mental breakdown. In both scenes the director has used compelling ...

In performing arts our first section was dance, we choreographed a short dance, which lasted about two minutes, which incorporated different elements of dance. We learnt about each element and how to apply them to dance, during a series of lessons. Firstly through improvisation we started to...

Paul Auster's Music of Chance is a story about risks, money, and one man's lack of direction in his life. In the beginning of the story, the protagonist Jim Nashe, an ex-fireman from Boston, spends a good amount of time just driving around the country using the remaining amounts of his money his fat...

The Importance of SoundTheater is an extremely involved and complex production. It encompasses play writing, directing, acting, costume, makeup, scenery, lighting properties, theater architecture, machinery, special effects, management, audiences, and criticism (Brockett-b xi). What this statement...

The Importance of SoundTheater is an extremely involved and complex production. It encompasses play writing, directing, acting, costume, makeup, scenery, lighting properties, theater architecture, machinery, special effects, management, audiences, and criticism (Brockett-b xi). What this statement...

"The Graduate"1. Characterization Dustin Hoffman plays a young man by the name of Ben. He is first introduced to the audience in a plane during the credits. While the credits are rolling, Simon and Garfunkels' "Sounds of Silence" was playing. He is standing on a conveyer belt in the airport as t...