That's an old saying in the world of newspapers, that suggests that stories about violence and mayhem should be on the front page, to attract readers!
Drama 9: Why is violence so popular in dramatic presentations? (Give an explanation.) Way back in the Greek theatre, people wanted to see plays about people in extreme circumstances (although they did not show violent acts on stage). Shakespeare starts "Romeo and Juliet" with a brawl in the streets. Quentin Tarantino is a very popular director of films now and he loves frequent gory violence (have you seen "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" or "The Hateful Eight"?) Do you like to see violence in films or on stage? Explain your answer. What would provoke you to get in a fight? Do you think you would "win"? Have you ever been in a fight? Describe it as if it was a scene in a play.
We will see your "fight" scenes today in class.
Drama 8: Which fairy tale mime was your favourite (not your own)? Explain why. What was the best thing about your own fairy tale mime? What needed improvement? Explain how your group functioned. Was anyone a leader? Did anyone hinder the progress of the group?
How do you think the world was created?
We will be working on "The Creation of the World" in class today -- I think you'll be ready to perform on Tuesday.
Remember! If you want to redo your Shakespeare recitation, try to practice with my feedback in mind and present your new and improved version on Monday!
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