Monday, Dec. 10, 2012

ADA 2O

Comedy Unit quiz Wednesday, Dec. 12.

here's the review:

Comedy Unit Review

Part A:

Comedy Terms.

Define the following terms:

1. plot

2. subplot

3. joke

4. set-up

5. punchline

6. serious comedy

7. sitcom

8. comedian

9. imitate / impersonation

10. sidekick

11. audience

12. risk

13. questionable

14. subconscious

15. profound

16. contrary

17. perch

18. juxtaposition

19. exaggeration

20. parody

21. pun

22. wit

23. slapstick

24. sarcasm

25. ridiculous picture

26. twisted logic

27. mock

28. hyperbole

29. understatement

Explain the importance of:

A)   Abbot and Costello’s classic comedy sketch: “Who’s on First?”

B)   The character of Bart Simpson

C)   The motivation behind Jim Carrey’s comedy style: sources – “Liar, Liar” and the documentary, ‘Bridging the Comedy Chasm, with Jim Carrey”

D)   Comedy as a vehicle to change our society

These answers will be written in proper paragraph form, with three or more pieces of evidence to support your main idea.

Opinion Writing.

What makes a show funny? 

a)Does a show have to highlight a famous comic actor? Ie. Will Smith; Lucille Ball; Rick Mercer; Steve Carrell; Tina Faye; Ann Hathaway; Adam Sandler

b) Does a show need some special slapstick scenes performed by stunt artists? Ie. Jim Carrey’s scenes from “Ace Ventura, Pet Detective”,  “Rowan Atkinson’s “Mr. Bean”, or Mike Meyers’ “ Austen Powers”; John Candy in “Spaceballs”.

c) Should a show have a deeper social meaning behind the funny bits? Ie. Jim Carrey’s “Liar, Liar”, which shows

 i) the problems with lying and how it is better to tell the truth

ii) the importance of spending time with your kids when you are a parent

d) Should a show make fun of social expectations in our culture?  Ie. “Fresh Prince of bel Aire” shows the difference between upper and lower social groups by a focus on clothing, speech style, priorities, and lifestyles

e) Does a show need a specific number of jokes?  Ie. Some sitcoms, such as “Malcolm in the Middle” would include an opening sequence to introduce a problem; include two or three jokes, along with at least one or more subplots, and end with  a final scene.

f) Should a show include humour for all age groups? Ie. “Fresh Prince” is mostly teen humour; but in contrast, “Mr. Bean” includes humour for all ages.

g) Does a show  have to be on the edge of ‘what is appropriate’?  ie.  Robin Williams and Chris Rock’s stand up routines, which include inappropriate language and subject material.

Tuesday, Dec. 04, 2012 CB cast

"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" Cast:

tomorrow's practice after school will look something like this:

Wed. after school rehearsal:
3:00 - 5:00

3:00 - 4:00Mrs. Watson: will work with Sally, Lucy, Snoopy and Chorus to practice their parts of No. 2 "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", and No. 5 "Snoopy". 

for No. 5, "Snoopy"  Sally, Lucy and Chorus will be on stage ( changed from stage directions in script) together with Chorus, and they will do a nasty annoying choreographed dance to pester Snoopy during   "Little birds come to cheer me, -- Rats!"  They will react to Snoopy's animal like "I feel ev'ry now and then THat I gotta bite someone -- A fierce jungle animal crouched on the limb of a tree."  by singing the 'la la la ' sequence  in a sarcastic answer.  After that line, they will retreat, as if in a dream.

Mrs. Pearsall:  will work with Linus and Schroeder for their harmony parts in No. 2 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and also with Linus on No. 6 "My Blanket and Me".  Schroeder can read the sarcastic dialogue inbetween the song for this practice to give Linus the timing for his singing lines.

Mrs. Sawatsky:  I'll work with Charlie Brown on his parts for No. 2 "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"  and No. 2b "Before Lunch Hour'.  If there is time, we will work on No. 5a "Quick Change - Moon and No. 8 'The Kite".

4:00 -5:00
everyone run
 No. 2 "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'
No. 2a, 2b, 2c "After Lunch Hour"
No. 3 "Schroeder"
No. 4 Quck Changes - Spaghetti
No. 5 'Snoopy'


ADA 2O

thanks for all of your flexibility and hard work in completing your final performance of "The Real Inspector Hound"  

Great Job, everyone!
Excellent use of space -- Cassi and Tia
Great radio voice --Jessica Shaw-P.
Wonderful silly bits:  Jaslyn and Tabbie and also Cassidy
Second -Best Dead Body-- Abby ( with only slight  movement)
Funny criticism -- Jesse and Brayden
Excellent line memorization:  Cassidy
Brayden - way to go with your professional handling of a sticky spot.

we missed you Sage, Jojo, Reily and Austin

Monday, December 03, 2012

ODCVI  COFFEE HOUSE 
Thursday, Dec. 06. 

come out and impress your audience with your best performance!


ADA 2O

We are looking forward to a final presentation of "The Real Inspector Hound" this morning from Cassidy, Tabbie, Jesse B, Cassi, Sage, Abby, Jojo, Jessica and Tia.  Brayden, Jaslyn and Riley will also present their play.



ADA 1O

Today we have some final time to polish our presentations.  I am really looking forward to your presentations on Kabuki Theatre, Masques, Epic Theatre, Broadway Musicals, Shakespeare, Julie Taymor, Dance and Storytelling tomorrow.