TA 10 #11 Creative Project 2

Aladdin- Disney

Our project is a modern version of Aladdin, and we are putting our own twist on the story line. I play the character of Princess Jasmine, but I am actually a rich girl instead of a princess. I go to a market, and try to buy an apple because I just want to be a normal girl. I eventually meet Aladdin, and I am awed by his beauty and his manliness. Being Jasmine, I have to remember that I am not some rich snob, I actually want to be normal, but I am forced to live a glamorous life. When acting, I cannot act like I am better than everyone else, I have to be sweet and kind to all. This really has pushed me as an actress because I am used to playing "the bitch". All throughout high school, I have played the character who has an attitude. I played Annie in "Annie", Hodel in "Fiddler on the Roof", and I played the spunky Snoopy in "You're a good man Charlie Brown". I was not used to playing such a nice character.

Canon camera

     In this project, I learned a lot about how film making works. I have been in many productions on stage, but never anything on film. This was very new to me. we had to make sure that the Mic was up at all times, and no one other than the actors could talk because you can be heard through the microphone. I have also learned how to write music for a play. Avi and I worked hard making songs for this musical. I have realized that you cannot procrastinate on a big project like this one.
    Tommy is the genie, and I think he does a good job. He Is willing to do pretty much anything we tell him to do; which is good. Jose Is the tiger, and also does the microphone in the film when not in scenes. Erick is the one who is filming the action, and I think he does a good job at capturing important moments. Tyler is awesome. He really gets into his monkey character, and he is set to give the best performance he can give. Avi is working really hard, and making sure that he gate the Aladding character right, and he also is doing the music with me. Manvinder is a good Jafar, he is also willing to do what we tell him to do. Will is the director, and tells us what to do. he has good ideas.
     From these great people in my group I have learned that I must not be the boss of everything. I am very controlling, and these people have taught me that I have to trust their artistic ideas.

TA 10 #10 Loose Knit

     Loose Knit was a very enjoyable play. The actresses were phenomenal, and really captured their characters. My favorite part would actually have to be a character. Margie was very electric, and passionate about everything. Every time I watched her speak, I felt her energy on stage. It seemed as if she was the only actress who really caught my attention. Lily was memorable; however, she was not the greatest actor. Margie was always so crazy and fun to watch, she was by far the best attribute to the play. I loved the part when she had dinner with Miles. She was trying to be polite the whole time, but completely snapped at him in the end. I was laughing a lot when she told Miles that she wanted him to "fuck himself"; however, she wanted to have sex with him in his beautiful car. That part of the play was very goofy and amusing.

Knitting Circle- place unknown, people unknown

     Rebeck's representation towards marriage made me think about marriage and sexual relations, and how important those things are to women. This play made me realize that women do not need a man to get by. In my opinion, I think the women realized that the men and wants in their life only created more problems. With Liz being with Bob, Lily and Liz's relationship was very rocky. Lily was always suspicious of Liz, and therefore they could not trust each other. Trust is the foundation of a healthy relationship. Bob was the problem in their relationship. Miles was a man who tore the women apart, and made the women realize that they could do better, and they do not have to settle for a wealthy jerk. I think rebeck was just showing the audience that marriage and relationships are not that important. Everyone should just be happy with what they have, and should not step on anyone along the way.

angry woman- (how they feel about Miles)

     The scene which was not my favorite was the scene where Gina got angry. I did not think that Gina did e very good job at being angry. I understand that her character is more of a reserved person; however, she did not act the part very well. When Gina was confessing herself, and telling the girls how she was fired from her job, I could see her smirking. I think she was trying no to laugh in her speech about men going to the top of the business ladder, while she is hitting a glass ceiling. I caught her a lot of times throughout the play trying not to smile. maybe she saw one of her friends in the audience, and they were making a face at her. I do not know what was happening to her, but I personally think she could have made better acting choices.