Here are 6 points to address in your project on endangered species:
1. Introduction - Choose an endangered species and provide a brief background on the species (where it lives, physical description, diet, etc.).
2. Threats - Outline the main threats facing the survival of this species (e.g. habitat loss, hunting, disease). Provide specific details.
3. Conservation Efforts - Summarize conservation efforts that have been/are being made to protect this species (e.g. protected areas, breeding programs).
4. Importance - Explain why this species is important to the ecosystem/environment and should be conserved.
5. Personal Connection - Share why you personally care about
The Loud House -“Everybody Loves Leni” ExcerptSarah Johnson
This document contains storyboard excerpts from multiple scenes involving characters like Leni, Fiona, and Jackie. In one scene, Leni hangs out with her friends and Fiona asks for dating advice. In another, Leni excuses herself to go to the bathroom and sings to herself. In a later scene, Fiona spots her "Smoothie Guy" crush at a cafe and Leni warns her to change tables.
Elsie uses magic to solve Patty's problem of an itchy sweater. They encounter a crying Wish Dragon stuck at the bottom of a well with rusty ears and short arms. The girls help the dragon in exchange for its magic wishing scale. Patty later gets stuck somewhere and calls for their help, owing them a favor in return.
This learning plan summarizes a 60-minute English class for 9th grade students on technical vocabulary for drama and theater. The class will begin with introductions and then students will review technical terms through matching images to vocabulary words and a group quiz activity. To assess learning, students will independently name technical equipment in images. The lesson aims to familiarize students with technical drama and theater terms so they can better appreciate these art forms.
El documento presenta un capítulo introductorio sobre el lenguaje de programación C. Explica que C es un lenguaje de bajo nivel pero potente, portable y de uso general. Aunque no tiene operaciones de entrada/salida integradas, esto permite mayor portabilidad al realizar estas operaciones a través de funciones de bibliotecas externas. Luego comienza a explicar los conceptos básicos de un programa en C, incluyendo la función main, la impresión mediante printf y el retorno de valores.
Ameer Ali has over 20 years of experience as an accountant with strong analytical and problem solving skills. He has worked in various industries including construction, retail, spices importing, and garments exporting. Ameer holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Madurai Kamarai University. He is proficient in Tamil, Malayalam, and English.
The Loud House -“Everybody Loves Leni” ExcerptSarah Johnson
This document contains storyboard excerpts from multiple scenes involving characters like Leni, Fiona, and Jackie. In one scene, Leni hangs out with her friends and Fiona asks for dating advice. In another, Leni excuses herself to go to the bathroom and sings to herself. In a later scene, Fiona spots her "Smoothie Guy" crush at a cafe and Leni warns her to change tables.
Elsie uses magic to solve Patty's problem of an itchy sweater. They encounter a crying Wish Dragon stuck at the bottom of a well with rusty ears and short arms. The girls help the dragon in exchange for its magic wishing scale. Patty later gets stuck somewhere and calls for their help, owing them a favor in return.
This learning plan summarizes a 60-minute English class for 9th grade students on technical vocabulary for drama and theater. The class will begin with introductions and then students will review technical terms through matching images to vocabulary words and a group quiz activity. To assess learning, students will independently name technical equipment in images. The lesson aims to familiarize students with technical drama and theater terms so they can better appreciate these art forms.
El documento presenta un capítulo introductorio sobre el lenguaje de programación C. Explica que C es un lenguaje de bajo nivel pero potente, portable y de uso general. Aunque no tiene operaciones de entrada/salida integradas, esto permite mayor portabilidad al realizar estas operaciones a través de funciones de bibliotecas externas. Luego comienza a explicar los conceptos básicos de un programa en C, incluyendo la función main, la impresión mediante printf y el retorno de valores.
Ameer Ali has over 20 years of experience as an accountant with strong analytical and problem solving skills. He has worked in various industries including construction, retail, spices importing, and garments exporting. Ameer holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Madurai Kamarai University. He is proficient in Tamil, Malayalam, and English.
This document discusses three key ways that theatre artists manipulate audiences: 1) appealing to group dynamics and emotions, 2) encouraging suspension of disbelief, and 3) maintaining aesthetic distance. It also outlines etiquette for attending plays, different levels of audience participation in theatre, and exceptions to freedom of speech like censorship and obscenity laws. The document provides an overview of key concepts for experiencing and analyzing plays.
Week 4 CCC Part 4 Template4A. Goal Reflection and Revision .docxjessiehampson
Week 4 CCC: Part 4 Template
4A. Goal Reflection and Revision
Original Goal (from Part 1E):
Updated Goal:
Rationale:
4B. Behaviors Brainstorm
4C. Behavior Description
Behavior 1
· 4C1. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C2. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C3. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
Behavior 2
· 4C1. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C2. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C3. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
(Add more behaviors as needed.)
4D. Description Revision
4E. Final Behavior List
Final Goal (Updated Goal fro 4A):
Specific Behaviors (4C):
Statement of Behaviors:
THE ACTOR
-a brief chat-
WHAT IS ACTING?
WHAT MAKES A GOOD ACTOR? WHAT TOOLS ARE USED?
https://youtu.be/nyoWmkhRyp8
A Few Schools of Thought…
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
STANISLAVSKI
“the art of experiencing”
-taking on the life of another
STRASBERG
“The Method”
-psychological aspects
ADLER
-harnessing imagination/action
-thought ”The Method” was unsafe
MEISNER
-importance of impulse/instinct
-”truth above all”
CHEKHOV
-physical manifestation
-use body to show character’s inner life
PRACTICAL AESTHETICS
-what is the essential action?
-the actor’s primer
HAGEN
-applying own experiences to circumstances
-”realism above all”
SPOLIN
-for directors as well
-importance of play/improvisation
THE “DEFINITION” OF ACTING
“Acting is
living truthfully
under imaginary circumstances.”
-Meisner
What does the actor do?
Brings life and character to the text.
Attempts to create a full, truthful, three-dimensional character.
Attempts to understand the psychology of their character.
Why do I do what I do?
What do I want?
What is in my way?
What is at stake?
SIDEBAR:
WRITE DOWN YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW/PLAY/MUSICAL
Who is your favorite actor/character in it?
Why?
Tell your pal next to you.
NO JUDGING. DON’T BE A JERK.
HOW DOES THE ACTOR DO IT?
OBJECTIVE – TACTIC - OBSTACLE
1. Objective
What does the character want?
"I want to ______".
Super-objective: throughout show.
Objective: smaller goals throughout
Bigger objective = higher stakes
2. Obstacles
That which is in the way of getting what the character wants.
For example:
The other person’s feelings
Your own self esteem
Society
Money
The environment
A bear.
3. Tactics
HOW we go about getting what we want
By _______ing
Complimenting
Scolding
Seducing
Joking
Guilting
TACTICS & OBSTACLES EXAMPLE
https://youtu.be/u4Je2WxsqWA
Objectives and Tactics
A change in OBJECTIVE requires a cha ...
A Guide to the Edinburgh Fringe for Emerging Theatre CompaniesSam Thorogood
Clown Funeral is a student theatre company that performed their first show "Mr. Poe's Legendarium" at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The show consisted of three short stories based on urban legends linked together by characters portraying Edgar Allan Poe and Sigmund Freud. Their rehearsal process began with experimental improvisation and movement exercises to develop a shared theatrical language within the ensemble, followed by incorporating narrative elements and visual resources into improvised scenes. While the fast pace and choreography of the performance were praised, the company felt the humor could have been sharper and the central ideas more focused for future projects. The Fringe provided an invaluable opportunity for their debut production but also insights to strengthen subsequent performances.
Chapter 4: Experiencing and Analyzing Playsgarrets
This document discusses how theatre artists manipulate audiences through group dynamics, suspension of disbelief, and aesthetic distance. It also covers levels of participation in theatre, etiquette, going to see plays, criticism, freedom of speech exceptions, and censorship throughout history. The key elements that theatre criticism should address according to Goethe are what the artist is trying to do, how well they did it, and if it is worth doing.
This document provides information about Seattle Shakespeare Company's 2008-2009 season, including productions of The Servant of Two Masters, Henry IV, The Turn of the Screw, The Merchant of Venice, and The Tempest. It also includes biographies of the cast members for the production of The Tempest, directed by George Mount.
Oyster Boy is a multi-award winning dark comedy by Haste Theatre that tells the story of young lovers Jim and Alice who have a son named Sam born with an oyster shell shaped head. The production uses physical theater, clown, puppetry, dance and live singing to tell this bittersweet tale about the trials of love and what it means to be 'other'. Haste Theatre is an international all-female ensemble that has toured the UK, USA, Italy and Scotland producing visually striking shows meant to be fun, thought-provoking entertainment for all ages.
Here are a few suggestions for experiments you could try with foley:
- Walking foley - Record different surfaces like gravel, grass, carpet, hardwood floors. Layer tracks to create a walking scene.
- Kitchen foley - Record sounds of cooking, chopping, dishes, appliances to bring a kitchen scene to life.
- Nature foley - Record sounds outdoors like wind, leaves, water, birds, insects to create ambience.
- Object manipulation foley - Record sounds of objects like crumpling paper, opening jars, flipping pages, typing to add texture.
- Clothing foley - Record sounds of different fabrics like zipping, buttoning, rustling to add movement.
The play is set in 1890s London and follows siblings Charles and Elizabeth who move to the city. Elizabeth develops a split personality disorder due to the stresses of city life. She begins killing people without realizing it is her doing so. Charles grows protective of her as her mental state declines. A detective investigates the murders but grows suspicious of Charles. It is eventually revealed that Elizabeth is the killer and she commits suicide after a mental breakdown where both her personalities emerge.
The play is set in 1890s London and follows siblings Charles and Elizabeth who move to the city. Elizabeth develops a split personality disorder due to the stresses of city life. She begins killing people without realizing it is her doing so. Charles grows protective of her as her mental state declines. A detective investigates the murders but grows suspicious of Charles. It is eventually revealed that Elizabeth is the killer and she commits suicide after a mental breakdown where both her personalities emerge.
The document provides an overview of the theater industry in the Philippines. It discusses major Philippine theater and performing groups such as PETA, Tanghalang Pilipino, Repertory Philippines, Trumpets, New Voice Company, and the Philippine Opera Company. It describes some of their prominent productions. It also outlines various roles in stage productions like producer, director, playwright, set designer, lighting designer, and others. It concludes with proposing an activity for students to experience live theater.
Homonyms are words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. The document provides examples of homonyms such as pole, bark, and rock. It also provides examples of homophones such as bean/been, maize/maze, and hare/hair. The document was prepared by Sruthi.P and discusses homonyms and homophones to distinguish words that may be confused due to their similar sounds or spellings.
This document provides an outline for a documentary project focusing on the history of Gayhurst, a house with an interesting past. The proposed documentary would tell the story of Gayhurst chronologically through interviews with current residents and reenactments of important historical events. Pre-production materials include a storyboard draft and revisions. Key decisions around censorship, channel selection, and target audience are also discussed to plan the documentary's production and distribution.
The document summarizes a proposed children's theatre production called "The Pitch" aimed at an audience aged 3-5. It would use puppetry and audience participation to tell a story created by the children. Two actors would help groups of children build puppets from provided materials and bring them to life. The story would take place in an environment chosen by the children using felt shapes on a curved backdrop. The goal is to provide an enjoyable and engaging interactive experience for young audiences.
The document is an issue of a magazine called "YourDerry.com" from October 2011. It provides information on upcoming Halloween events in Derry/Londonderry including parades, performances, and activities for children and families taking place from October 29th to 31st at locations around the city such as Guildhall Square. Events advertised include a Hall of Horrors, storytelling performances, a Halloween parade, and a costume party with live music. The magazine also includes advertisements and community updates.
The document summarizes several play reviews and performance pitches:
1) A review of the play "The 39 Steps" which was a comedic adaptation performed by a cast of four that kept the audience laughing.
2) A review of the musical "The Hired Man" which had limited appeal and left some audience members bemused without the music.
3) A review of Trent Dance's performance of "Fame" which struggled with sound issues in the first half but had strong individual performances.
4) A pitch for a new collaborative performance piece called "May Contain Nuts" consisting of 5 episodes focusing on issues through the perspectives of 4 character friends.
Using narrative structures in shortform and longform journalismPaul Bradshaw
How an understanding of narrative structures can help you write for different platforms and formats, from shortform (Twitter) to news articles and longform features. The second part of a presentation to the Civic Journalism Lab at Newcastle University - you can find the first part at https://www.slideshare.net/onlinejournalist/narrative-and-multiplatform-journalism-part-1
This document provides instruction on classifying and categorizing different sounds. It begins by stating the objective is to classify sounds from animals, mechanical objects, musical instruments, the environment and speech as either loud or soft. The document then provides examples of classifying different animal sounds through questions and examples. It continues with sections on classifying transportation sounds and musical instrument sounds as either loud or soft. Throughout it emphasizes that different sources produce different sounds that can be categorized.
The document provides examples of collective nouns that refer to groups of different animals, including a herd (cattle, antelope, bison), pack (wolves, coyotes), flock (birds, sheep), pod (whales, dolphins), colony (seals, bats, ants), troop (gorillas, monkeys, baboons), swarm (bees, flies, locusts), litter (puppies, kittens, pigs), team (dogs, horses, oxen), school/shoal (fish), and bed (oysters, clams, mussels). It also gives examples of how collective nouns can be used as both singular and plural depending on whether the group is
The document summarizes the process a media group took to develop the opening titles and sequence for a fictional fantasy/thriller film. They researched the conventions of different genres including fantasy, thriller, horror, action, drama, and romance. They decided to combine fantasy and thriller elements. The opening references Snow White but adds a dark twist. It uses quick cuts, dark lighting, and ominous music to set an unsettling tone. Research of other film openings informed the creative choices for this opening title sequence.
This document discusses three key ways that theatre artists manipulate audiences: 1) appealing to group dynamics and emotions, 2) encouraging suspension of disbelief, and 3) maintaining aesthetic distance. It also outlines etiquette for attending plays, different levels of audience participation in theatre, and exceptions to freedom of speech like censorship and obscenity laws. The document provides an overview of key concepts for experiencing and analyzing plays.
Week 4 CCC Part 4 Template4A. Goal Reflection and Revision .docxjessiehampson
Week 4 CCC: Part 4 Template
4A. Goal Reflection and Revision
Original Goal (from Part 1E):
Updated Goal:
Rationale:
4B. Behaviors Brainstorm
4C. Behavior Description
Behavior 1
· 4C1. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C2. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C3. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
Behavior 2
· 4C1. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C2. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C3. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
(Add more behaviors as needed.)
4D. Description Revision
4E. Final Behavior List
Final Goal (Updated Goal fro 4A):
Specific Behaviors (4C):
Statement of Behaviors:
THE ACTOR
-a brief chat-
WHAT IS ACTING?
WHAT MAKES A GOOD ACTOR? WHAT TOOLS ARE USED?
https://youtu.be/nyoWmkhRyp8
A Few Schools of Thought…
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
STANISLAVSKI
“the art of experiencing”
-taking on the life of another
STRASBERG
“The Method”
-psychological aspects
ADLER
-harnessing imagination/action
-thought ”The Method” was unsafe
MEISNER
-importance of impulse/instinct
-”truth above all”
CHEKHOV
-physical manifestation
-use body to show character’s inner life
PRACTICAL AESTHETICS
-what is the essential action?
-the actor’s primer
HAGEN
-applying own experiences to circumstances
-”realism above all”
SPOLIN
-for directors as well
-importance of play/improvisation
THE “DEFINITION” OF ACTING
“Acting is
living truthfully
under imaginary circumstances.”
-Meisner
What does the actor do?
Brings life and character to the text.
Attempts to create a full, truthful, three-dimensional character.
Attempts to understand the psychology of their character.
Why do I do what I do?
What do I want?
What is in my way?
What is at stake?
SIDEBAR:
WRITE DOWN YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW/PLAY/MUSICAL
Who is your favorite actor/character in it?
Why?
Tell your pal next to you.
NO JUDGING. DON’T BE A JERK.
HOW DOES THE ACTOR DO IT?
OBJECTIVE – TACTIC - OBSTACLE
1. Objective
What does the character want?
"I want to ______".
Super-objective: throughout show.
Objective: smaller goals throughout
Bigger objective = higher stakes
2. Obstacles
That which is in the way of getting what the character wants.
For example:
The other person’s feelings
Your own self esteem
Society
Money
The environment
A bear.
3. Tactics
HOW we go about getting what we want
By _______ing
Complimenting
Scolding
Seducing
Joking
Guilting
TACTICS & OBSTACLES EXAMPLE
https://youtu.be/u4Je2WxsqWA
Objectives and Tactics
A change in OBJECTIVE requires a cha ...
A Guide to the Edinburgh Fringe for Emerging Theatre CompaniesSam Thorogood
Clown Funeral is a student theatre company that performed their first show "Mr. Poe's Legendarium" at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The show consisted of three short stories based on urban legends linked together by characters portraying Edgar Allan Poe and Sigmund Freud. Their rehearsal process began with experimental improvisation and movement exercises to develop a shared theatrical language within the ensemble, followed by incorporating narrative elements and visual resources into improvised scenes. While the fast pace and choreography of the performance were praised, the company felt the humor could have been sharper and the central ideas more focused for future projects. The Fringe provided an invaluable opportunity for their debut production but also insights to strengthen subsequent performances.
Chapter 4: Experiencing and Analyzing Playsgarrets
This document discusses how theatre artists manipulate audiences through group dynamics, suspension of disbelief, and aesthetic distance. It also covers levels of participation in theatre, etiquette, going to see plays, criticism, freedom of speech exceptions, and censorship throughout history. The key elements that theatre criticism should address according to Goethe are what the artist is trying to do, how well they did it, and if it is worth doing.
This document provides information about Seattle Shakespeare Company's 2008-2009 season, including productions of The Servant of Two Masters, Henry IV, The Turn of the Screw, The Merchant of Venice, and The Tempest. It also includes biographies of the cast members for the production of The Tempest, directed by George Mount.
Oyster Boy is a multi-award winning dark comedy by Haste Theatre that tells the story of young lovers Jim and Alice who have a son named Sam born with an oyster shell shaped head. The production uses physical theater, clown, puppetry, dance and live singing to tell this bittersweet tale about the trials of love and what it means to be 'other'. Haste Theatre is an international all-female ensemble that has toured the UK, USA, Italy and Scotland producing visually striking shows meant to be fun, thought-provoking entertainment for all ages.
Here are a few suggestions for experiments you could try with foley:
- Walking foley - Record different surfaces like gravel, grass, carpet, hardwood floors. Layer tracks to create a walking scene.
- Kitchen foley - Record sounds of cooking, chopping, dishes, appliances to bring a kitchen scene to life.
- Nature foley - Record sounds outdoors like wind, leaves, water, birds, insects to create ambience.
- Object manipulation foley - Record sounds of objects like crumpling paper, opening jars, flipping pages, typing to add texture.
- Clothing foley - Record sounds of different fabrics like zipping, buttoning, rustling to add movement.
The play is set in 1890s London and follows siblings Charles and Elizabeth who move to the city. Elizabeth develops a split personality disorder due to the stresses of city life. She begins killing people without realizing it is her doing so. Charles grows protective of her as her mental state declines. A detective investigates the murders but grows suspicious of Charles. It is eventually revealed that Elizabeth is the killer and she commits suicide after a mental breakdown where both her personalities emerge.
The play is set in 1890s London and follows siblings Charles and Elizabeth who move to the city. Elizabeth develops a split personality disorder due to the stresses of city life. She begins killing people without realizing it is her doing so. Charles grows protective of her as her mental state declines. A detective investigates the murders but grows suspicious of Charles. It is eventually revealed that Elizabeth is the killer and she commits suicide after a mental breakdown where both her personalities emerge.
The document provides an overview of the theater industry in the Philippines. It discusses major Philippine theater and performing groups such as PETA, Tanghalang Pilipino, Repertory Philippines, Trumpets, New Voice Company, and the Philippine Opera Company. It describes some of their prominent productions. It also outlines various roles in stage productions like producer, director, playwright, set designer, lighting designer, and others. It concludes with proposing an activity for students to experience live theater.
Homonyms are words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. The document provides examples of homonyms such as pole, bark, and rock. It also provides examples of homophones such as bean/been, maize/maze, and hare/hair. The document was prepared by Sruthi.P and discusses homonyms and homophones to distinguish words that may be confused due to their similar sounds or spellings.
This document provides an outline for a documentary project focusing on the history of Gayhurst, a house with an interesting past. The proposed documentary would tell the story of Gayhurst chronologically through interviews with current residents and reenactments of important historical events. Pre-production materials include a storyboard draft and revisions. Key decisions around censorship, channel selection, and target audience are also discussed to plan the documentary's production and distribution.
The document summarizes a proposed children's theatre production called "The Pitch" aimed at an audience aged 3-5. It would use puppetry and audience participation to tell a story created by the children. Two actors would help groups of children build puppets from provided materials and bring them to life. The story would take place in an environment chosen by the children using felt shapes on a curved backdrop. The goal is to provide an enjoyable and engaging interactive experience for young audiences.
The document is an issue of a magazine called "YourDerry.com" from October 2011. It provides information on upcoming Halloween events in Derry/Londonderry including parades, performances, and activities for children and families taking place from October 29th to 31st at locations around the city such as Guildhall Square. Events advertised include a Hall of Horrors, storytelling performances, a Halloween parade, and a costume party with live music. The magazine also includes advertisements and community updates.
The document summarizes several play reviews and performance pitches:
1) A review of the play "The 39 Steps" which was a comedic adaptation performed by a cast of four that kept the audience laughing.
2) A review of the musical "The Hired Man" which had limited appeal and left some audience members bemused without the music.
3) A review of Trent Dance's performance of "Fame" which struggled with sound issues in the first half but had strong individual performances.
4) A pitch for a new collaborative performance piece called "May Contain Nuts" consisting of 5 episodes focusing on issues through the perspectives of 4 character friends.
Using narrative structures in shortform and longform journalismPaul Bradshaw
How an understanding of narrative structures can help you write for different platforms and formats, from shortform (Twitter) to news articles and longform features. The second part of a presentation to the Civic Journalism Lab at Newcastle University - you can find the first part at https://www.slideshare.net/onlinejournalist/narrative-and-multiplatform-journalism-part-1
This document provides instruction on classifying and categorizing different sounds. It begins by stating the objective is to classify sounds from animals, mechanical objects, musical instruments, the environment and speech as either loud or soft. The document then provides examples of classifying different animal sounds through questions and examples. It continues with sections on classifying transportation sounds and musical instrument sounds as either loud or soft. Throughout it emphasizes that different sources produce different sounds that can be categorized.
The document provides examples of collective nouns that refer to groups of different animals, including a herd (cattle, antelope, bison), pack (wolves, coyotes), flock (birds, sheep), pod (whales, dolphins), colony (seals, bats, ants), troop (gorillas, monkeys, baboons), swarm (bees, flies, locusts), litter (puppies, kittens, pigs), team (dogs, horses, oxen), school/shoal (fish), and bed (oysters, clams, mussels). It also gives examples of how collective nouns can be used as both singular and plural depending on whether the group is
The document summarizes the process a media group took to develop the opening titles and sequence for a fictional fantasy/thriller film. They researched the conventions of different genres including fantasy, thriller, horror, action, drama, and romance. They decided to combine fantasy and thriller elements. The opening references Snow White but adds a dark twist. It uses quick cuts, dark lighting, and ominous music to set an unsettling tone. Research of other film openings informed the creative choices for this opening title sequence.
2. Purple Moon Theatre
CONTENTS
Page Description Page No.
Directors’ Note .. .. .. .. 3
List of Characters + Performance Space Requirements .. .. 4
Scene Synopsis .. .. .. .. 5 - 6
Extinction : THE GREAT AUK .. .. .. 7
What is a Debate? .. .. .. .. 8
Roles in a Debate – Speakers & Chairperson .. .. 9
Debating Topics .. .. .. .. 10
Endangered Species - PROJECT .. .. .. 11
Endangered Species – POSTER .. .. .. 12
MASK : The Great Auk .. .. .. 13
MASK TEMPLATE : The Great Auk .. .. .. 14
Extinction: TRUGANINI .. .. .. 15 - 16
Truganini’s Story – IMPROVISATION .. .. .. 17
Truganini’s Story – A BALLAD TO WRITE .. .. 18
POSITIVE THINKING – Music .. .. .. 19
LIFE CYCLES – Drawing .. .. .. 20
DEATH – Storytelling Workshop .. .. .. 21
DEATH – Diary Entry – Looking at Death .. .. 22
DEATH – Diary Entry Sheet .. .. .. 23
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3. Purple Moon Theatre
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
At the grassroots of every culture on Earth lies the tradition of storytelling.
In The Great Auk, the art of storytelling is brought to life theatrically.
The idea for The Great Auk, germinated after watching a documentary called “Extinct” which
featured the Great Auk. A strange and exotic bird found only on tiny islands in the North
Atlantic Ocean, Auks became extinct due to human intervention in the late 19th
Century.
Inspired, Leanne wanted to explore themes raised such as life & death, human nature –
compassion and greed. The notion of being able to use history to inspire learning about
ourselves on a most humanistic level proved a very potent tool. On a more lateral level, this
show is a springboard for students to explore/debate topics such as:
• Extinction – Fauna/Flora : the human impact
• Extinction – Human : The Aboriginals of Tasmania
• Life and Death : Cycles/Immortality/Genetic Science
• Taking the positive spin – finding joy in the simple things in life
• The magic of human kindness/compassion – a selfless act
The Great Auk is more than a delightful and colourful tale. It has the potential to resonate and
percolate in the mind with the view to challenge and provoke an audience to explore the ways
in which they view their world.
Leanne brings years of performing experience to the stage – children will be spellbound.
Purple Moon Theatre is very pleased to present, The Great Auk.
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4. Performance Area (4 x3 M)
Purple Moon Theatre
The Great Auk
CHARACTERS:
Auk (Masked character) Sea Bird – Ghost
Revae (Puppet) A spirited young girl who has been diagnosed
with Leukaemia (her name comes from the French - Rêver : dreamer)
Rigolo,
The Great Auk (Masked character) A Clown from the Folie Circus (Circus of Madness)
(his name comes from the French – Rigolo : laugh/comical/fun)
PERFORMANCE SPACE
Area required for performer : 4X3 Metre Floorspace
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Audience
(Capacity of
Room)
5. Purple Moon Theatre
SCENE SYNOPSIS
This is the story of a little girl named Revae, who is suffering from Leukaemia. Although Revae
knows that it is impossible, she dreams of one day joining the circus.
INTRODUCTION
“Welcome” – Leanne Introduces herself + Company + Show – talks briefly about themes and
dramatic techniques used in the show.
Scene 1. THE AUK
Movement piece. The ghost of the ancient Auk rises, and tells it’s tragic tale in dance.
Scene 2. RIGOLO’S STORY
Rigolo introduces himself.
Scene 3. ENTER REVAE
Revae sings. We gather that all is not well with her – but we don’t find out what the problem is
just yet. We discover that her parents have arranged for a clown to visit her.
Scene 4. AN UNEASY MEETING
Rigolo & Revae meet.
Scene 5. SHARING DREAMS
Revae & Rigolo plot to run off with the circus.
Scene 6. A LESSON IN CARING
Rigolo comes to Revae’s window – they run away together.
Scene 7. LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER
Revae reveals that she is sick. Rigolo carefully toys out Revae’s true feelings re: her parents.
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6. Purple Moon Theatre
Scene 8. LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT
Revae learns that dreams can come true – perhaps not always exactly in the way you have
envisioned, but in the way that is right for you. On coming home, Rigolo shows her the
surprise that her parents have long prepared for her.
End discussion
• Discuss the issues raised by the play
• Q & A
• Puppets & Masks – how they were made – how to work them
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Extinction: The Great Auk:
Pinguinus impennis
Extinct
. . . as if God had made the innocence of so
poor a creature to become such an admirable
instrument for the sustenation of man.
Captain Richard Whitbourne 1622
The Great Auk was the last flightless seabird
of the Northern Hemisphere. Inhabiting the
boreal and low-Arctic regions of the North
Atlantic. Large breeding colonies of this, now
extinct flightless alcid, penguin-like sea bird
once gathered on rocky islands and coasts of
the North Atlantic in Canada, Greenland,
Iceland, the British Isles, and Scandinavia. A
strong swimmer, the great auk wintered as far
south as Florida and southern Spain.
Its extermination began with a slaughter for food and bait by local inhabitants,
and continued for the bird’s fat and feathers. As the birds became scarce, they
were collected for a well-paid trade in skins and eggs, and for museums and
private collectors. The last known living pair and one egg were taken in Iceland on
Eldey Island in 1844, and the great auk is now represented in collections only by
bones, skins, and eggs.
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The Great
Debate
What is a debate? A debate is a verbal contest between two opposing teams. The topic of
the debate is expressed as a hypothesis (possible situation/occurrence) for example: “School
uniforms should be compulsory.”
The Affirmative team must argue for, or prove the topic being debated.
The Negative team must argue against, or disprove the topic being debated.
Affirmative team speaker 1 goes first, then Negative team speaker 1, followed by the
Affirmative team speaker 2,then the Negative team speaker 2, and so on.
Each team consists of 3 speakers.
Roles of the Speakers:
THE AFFIRMATIVE TEAM
First Speaker
• Opens the debate
• Introduces the Affirmative team, states what each member will be doing
• Gives Affirmative team’s definition of the topic (either dictionary definition or personal
interpretation)
• Presents her/his arguments
Second Speaker
• Rebuts (disproves/finds weaknesses) points made by first Negative speaker
• Presents the main part of the teams arguments
Third Speaker
• Rebuts arguments of Negative team
• Summarises whole argument of Affirmative team
THE NEGATIVE TEAM
First Speaker
• Introduces Negative team, states what each member will be doing
• Presents their definition of the topic. May agree or disagree with Affirmative argument.
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• Rebuts or argues against points made by first Affirmative argument
• Begins argument for Negative team
Second Speaker
• Rebuts points made by second Affirmative speaker
• Presents main part of Negative teams argument
Third Speaker
• Stresses main points of Negative argument (cannot raise any new points)
• Rebuts arguments of third Affirmative and whole Affirmative team
• Summarises whole argument of Negative Team
THE CHAIRPERSON
• The Chairperson welcomes the audience to the debate and introduces the topic to be
debated, plus the teams for the Affirmative and the Negative.
• The Chairperson also acts as time-keeper (3-5 minutes for each speaker)
• The Chairperson introduces each speaker.
• The Chairperson declares the debate closed and thanks both teams for their
participation, and the audience for their involvement.
Chairperson’s Sheet
1. Welcome to today’s debate in (name of competition/school)
2. The topic for today’s debate is …………………
3. (name of team) … is the Affirmative
The first speaker is ………………………..
The Second speaker is …………………..
The Third speaker is …………………….
4. (name of team) … is the Negative
The first speaker is ………………………..
The Second speaker is …………………..
The Third speaker is …………………….
5. Each speaker will speak for …………….. minutes
6. The adjudicators for this debate are ……….(e.g. class)
7. I would now like to call on the First Affirmative (name of speaker)
8. In calling on the remaining speakers, announce the name of each speaker as well as
their position in the team, e.g. “I now call upon the first/second speaker for the
Affirmative/Negative (name of speaker) to open/continue/conclude his/her team’s
case.
9. At the conclusion of the debate, when the class/adjudicator has indicated that a result
has been reached, the result is delivered.
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10. The captains of the teams may then be called on to give a short speech of thanks (not
mandatory)
11. Finish with “I declare the debate closed and I wish to thank both teams, adjudicator/s
and the audience for their involvement in today’s debate.
Debating TOPICS
• The Best Things in Life are Free??
• Clowns are as important as Doctors.
• We don’t live in a “Selfish” Society!
• Adults know more than Children.
• Extinction Cannot be Stopped.
• Logging of Rainforests Can Continue.
• Humans Learn from their Mistakes
• Everybody gets the same; a lifetime: it’s what you
do with it.
• Anyone can Fly.
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• There’s truth in Dreams, if you just look hard
enough.
• Cultural Diversity = Conflict.
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EXTINCTION –
Endangered Species - PROJECT
Project Book:
All 6 points must be addressed in your project.
1. Definitions: In 1 or 2 sentences, explain what the following terms mean.
• ENDANGERED SPECIES
• EXTINCTION
• HABITAT
• SANCTUARY
2. List 10 Australian species that are endangered.
3. Choose one, and give a brief description of the animal/bird/reptile or sea creature
4. Draw a picture of your animal/bird/reptile or sea creature
5. Come up with 3 ways in which your community could help prevent the
extinction of this creature.
6. Final Comment: make a statement about how you feel about saving your chosen
Endangered creature.
• 1 or 2 full sentences
• Using bold letters
• At the end of your project book 1
7. Design a poster for the conservation of your animal/bird/reptile or sea creature.
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AUK - MASK
YOU WILL NEED:
sheet of cardboard – fairly thick (A4 size)
tracing paper (not necessary if photocopying image onto cardboard)
scissors
hole punch
thin piece of elastic
paint or other coloured pencils/markers (to decorate mask)
glitter /stars (optional)
feathers (optional)
glue (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Trace (or photocopy) the mask pattern onto your piece of cardboard
(teacher might have to help with this)
2. Using small scissors cut out the shape and cut out the eyeholes.
3. Colour and decorate with anything that looks bright and fun!
4. Using a hole punch, put a small hole on each side of the mask (where
indicated)
5. Cut a piece of elastic (about 25cm) and thread the elastic through holes (to
secure mask on head) – you can attach elastic to mask using a stapler or you
can tie a knot in each end.
6. Your mask is now ready for your Show!!!
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Extinction: DID YOU KNOW?
TRUGANINI (1812 approx. – 1876)
Truganini was a famous Tasmanian Aborigine. In her lifetime, she saw her people decimated by
murder and disease but refused to be a passive victim.
Her strength and determination persist today within the Palawah people who have lived in the
region for over thirty thousand years.
In 1803 the first white settlers arrived in Tasmania, or Van Diemen’s Land as it was known
then, and began clearing and farming the land.
Over four thousand Aborigines lived in Tasmania too. Fighting began and continued for many
years and hundreds of Aborigines and Europeans were killed.
It was during this turmoil that Truganini was born, around 1812, in the Bruny Island-
D’Entrecasteaux Channel area of Tasmania. She was a vibrant and beautiful girl whose father
was an elder of the south-east tribe.
By the time Truganini was 17 her mother was murdered by whalers, her sister abducted and
shot by sealers and her husband-to-be murdered by timber fellers. Truganini was raped.
By 1830 the fighting was so widespread it was known as the ‘Black War’ and something had to
be done to stop the killing. So colonial authorities appointed George Augustus Robinson, a
builder and untrained preacher to mount a ‘Friendly Mission’ to find the three hundred
remaining Aborigines who were deep in the Tasmanian bushland. His job was to convince the
Aboriginal people to move to a nearby island.
When Truganini and her father met Robinson he told them he was their friend and would
protect them. He promised that if they agreed to come with him he would provide blankets,
food, houses and their customs would be respected. He also promised they could return to their
homelands occasionally.
Truganini could see that Robinson’s promises were the only way her people could survive.
She agreed to help Robinson and with her husband ‘Wooraddy’ and others. She spent the next
five years helping Robinson find the remaining Aboriginal people.
Robinson needed Truganini and her friends to show him the way through the bush to find
food and protect him, as well as to convince the remaining Aborigines to move to the island.
Truganini even saved Robinson from hostile spears and drowning.
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TRUGANINI (1812 approx. – 1876) Cont…
By 1835 nearly all the Aborigines had agreed to move to Flinders Island where a settlement had
been set up at Wybalenna. Here Robinson intended to teach the Aboriginal people European
customs. The Aborigines believed Flinders Island would be their temporary home and that they
were free people who would be housed, fed and protected until they returned to their tribal
lands. But instead the island became a prison and many became sick and died.
Truganani could see Robinson’s promises would not save her people and began to tell people
‘not to come in’ because she knew they would all soon be dead.
In 1838 Truganini and 13 other Aborigines accompanied Robinson on another mission to
Melbourne in Victoria but they could not help him this time. When Truganini returned to the
settlement at Wybelanna in 1842 it was without Robinson.
The man, who had promised their race protection, had abandoned them. The Aborigines had
no choice but to continue their unhappy exile on the island.
In 1847 Truganini and the remaining 45 people were moved to an abandoned settlement at
Oyster Cove on the Tasmanian mainland.
Conditions were even worse, but Truganini found some contentment because this was her
traditional territory. She was able to collect shells, hunt in the bush and visit places that were
special to her.
Some say this made her strong again because she was the last of the group to survive. In her
later years she moved to Hobart to be cared for by a friend.
Wearing her bright red cap, an adaptation of the red gum tips or ochre the Palawah people
loved wearing in their hair, she became a well-known figure in town.
Truganini died in 1876 aged sixty-four, and was buried in the grounds of the female convict
gaol in Hobart.
Even though Truganini’s dying wish was to be buried behind the mountains, her body was
exhumed and her skeleton displayed at the museum until 1947.
Her ashes were finally scattered on the waters of her tribal land , one hundred years after her
death.
Truganini is remembered as a proud and courageous survivor in a time of brutality and
uncertainty.
Today, descendants of those early tribal Aborigines maintain the indomitable spirit of
Truganini.
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Truganini’s Story
Improvisation – Exploring themes & feelings
• In Groups of 4 – 6
• Each group is given a Scenario
• Using the Improvisation Steps below – explore themes & dramatic
techniques such as Mime, Movement, the power of a Frozen Image, the
power of a Single Word to convey feelings/themes etc.
Scenario 1: Battle : Farmers discover Aboriginals killing their sheep.
Scenario 2: Battle: Aboriginals discover white settlers cutting down their trees.
Scenario 3: Settlers: Coming to a new land and seeing Aboriginals for the first time – the
settlers & Aboriginals meet. You decide whether there is conflict or not.
Scenario 4: Aboriginals: From a high vantage point – Truganini and her people see white
settlers and convicts land on their shores.
Scenario 5: Meeting: George Augustus Robinson and Truganini meet to plan the protection
of the remaining Tasmanian Aboriginals – the capture and removal of them to
Flinders Island.
Scenario 6: Respect: The removal of Truganini’s remains from the Museum – her funeral
and scattering of ashes over the waters of her tribal land in1947.
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IMPROVISATION STEPS:
1. 1st
Impro: Mime scene: using your body find the strongest way to relay the story of the
scene.
2. 2nd
Impro: Use words now – but keep in mind the power of movement
3. 3rd
Impro: Each character in impro must find ONE word that best represents how they
are feeling in the scene – play out scene in silence until that “word” has its place.
4. 4th
Impro: Play out the story using a maximum of 3 freeze frames. Students create 1
freeze frame – pause for class to view, then quickly create the 2nd
and 3rd
in the same
fashion. Discuss why these moments were chosen. Were they the most poignant and
powerful images?
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Truganini’s Story
A Ballad to write
QUATRAIN
The Quatrain is most commonly used for Ballads or Folk songs. The word Quatrain comes
from the French word for “four”, quatre. A Quatrain stanza is made up of 4 lines and comes in
many different rhyming patterns.
e.g.
CLICK GO THE SHEARS
Click go the shears, boys, click, click, click!
Wide is his blow and his hands move quick
The ringer looks around and is beaten by a blow,
And curses the old snagger with a bare-bellied yoe.
1. In groups discuss / brainstorm and write down the most important elements of Truganinis
life.
2. Think about what you would like to say: for example,
• You might like to give an historical account of Truganini’s life.
• Or maybe you would prefer to comment on her legacy, what her life has meant for
Australians today.
• Or maybe, you would like to write a ballad to Truganini. A Ballad that conveys
YOUR feelings about her life, and what learning about her has meant to you today.
3. Have a go! In your groups, see how you go writing a ballad!
• Remember, Ballads are made up of Quatrains, meaning they have 4 lines in each
stanza. You may have as many stanzas as you wish.
• Rhyming: * The last word of each line may rhyme
* The last word in lines 1 & 2 might rhyme & 3 & 4 might rhyme (like
in “Click Go The Shears”)
* The last word in line 4 of each Quatrain might rhyme
* Your Ballad might not have any rhyming words
4. Each group read their Ballad out for the class.
5. Each person in each group might like to draw a picture to accompany the Ballad. The
Ballad could then be put on the wall surrounded by all of the drawings.
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Positive Thinking –Music
1. My favourite band/group is:…………………………………………………………………………
2. My favourite songs are:
a. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The best line from my favourite songs are:
a. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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b. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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c. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. If I had to choose ONE WORD from ONE song, it would be:
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5. In one sentence, explain why you have chosen this word.
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6. Make a poster using the WORD you have chosen.
Be as artistic as you like with the letters, and
fly free with your choice of colours!
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Life Cycles - Drawing to Explore
NAME: ……………………………………………….
CLASS: ……………………………
The Birth of a Tree (Draw a young tree or seedling)
The Death of a Tree (Draw an old, or dead Tree)
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Death– Storytelling Workshop Resource
Some cultures believe that life is the dream from which death awakens us. They bury food,
drink, and personal belongings with their dead, and some call a funeral service a "home going."
Death is a very private and personal subject. Some of us have lost a pet, or a friend, or a relative,
or maybe some of us only know of a friend who has suffered such a loss. Either way, we have
all experienced loss, and therefore we must be sensitive and respectful to each others needs and
different experiences.
PLAYBACK Theatre is a very powerful and liberating tool for exploring sensitive issues,
such as death. How does it work? You will need:
• Conductor – Person who runs the Playback performance, & who gathers the stories.
• Group of Actors - 4 – 8 to improvise the story
• Audience
The Conductor stands in front of the audience and begins by relating 1 or 2 stories and
experiences about Death (to warm-up the audience). Then she/he calls on the audience to put
up their hand and tell a story from their experience.
Once chosen, the audience member, who is now called the “Storyteller” comes out the front
and sits with the Conductor to tell of her/his experience with Death. The Conductor
encourages and helps if necessary, then relays the story back to the storyteller to clarify the facts
(this also helps the Actors who must be ready to act-out the story).
The Conductor then asks the Storyteller to choose one of the Actors to play the role of the
Storyteller, (or the most significant character) from the story. This helps to give ownership of
the performance to the Storyteller.
The Conductor then turns to the Audience and calls – “Now, you watch!”
This is the Actors cue; they take 2 minutes to decide on how they will perform the story.
(When the Actors have more experience, no discussion takes place: the action merely begins
with one person taking the initiative and the others accepting and adding to that initiative)
The Actors now play out the story for the Storyteller and the rest of the audience.
The Actors may decide to improvise the scene naturalistically, but there are many other ways in
which the Actors can bring the story to life, i.e. through mime, song, dance, comedy or a
freeze frame. The Actors may decide to split into 2 groups, and while one group sings, the
others may act, or use movement to tell the story.
PLAYBACK Theatre can be a very rewarding experience for all involved – it can be a
cathartic and healing process as well as a learning one.
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Death– Diary Entry
Revae: You don’t know how lucky you are.
Rigolo: Oh yeah?
Revae: YEAH!
Rigolo: What makes me so lucky?
Revae: You don’t have cancer!
[Silence] Scene 7: The Great Auk
Death is a very private and personal subject, a subject that often is not discussed
because for some, it is just too painful. However, Death is something that we all
must face in some shape or form at some time during our lifetime. Whether we
lose a pet, a friend or relation, it is important to be aware that grieving is both
important and necessary. Here are a few points to consider in any crisis.
o Allow time to experience thoughts and feelings openly to self.
o Acknowledge and accept all feelings, both good and bad.
o Use a diary to document the healing process.
o Confide in a trusted friend or relation; tell the story of the loss.
o Express feelings openly. Crying offers a release.
Do you keep a Journal or Diary?? Some people keep a Diary to remember
appointments, other people keep a Diary to try and keep track of their thoughts
and experiences. In every day life, we experience so much and often we don’t get
time to sit and think about how we feel about these experiences. That’s where
keeping a Diary can be very rewarding.
Today, make a Diary entry about how you feel about Death. Here are some
starting points & questions that may help you get started.
• Do I know anyone with a life threatening illness?
• Is there life after death?
• Do I believe in Ghosts?
• Do I believe in God? Or a higher being of some kind?
• How would I arrange my own funeral? Would I like to be buried,
cremated, scattered to the winds?? Would I have a party? Would it be at
night? Would I have a solemn ceremony?
• Who have I lost?
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• How do I feel about them? Does thinking about them make me smile, cry
or feel strange??
Diary Entry– My Thoughts on Death
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