Linda is the cheif make-up expert at Trinity Christian Centre. She has a beauty shop at The Adelphi, called Beautylink. She comes every semester we have this course to do the lesson on make-up application. There's nothing like hands-on to learn!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Flash writing exercise (non-fiction)
Given starting text to the scene:
[She walks in the door and locks it behind her. ...
How I added on:
...Angry. There is a knock. She opens the door. HE is standing there.]
HIM: You stay there for awhile.
[Silence. They stare at each other.]
HER: OK.
HIM: You need to cool off. What happened out there was way--
HER: What happened out there has nothing to do with my "lack of margin." Those two guys are lame!
HIM: Turn on the aircon. Read a book. Write an email. Take a shower. [SHE glares at him] Pour yourself a glass wine. Chill!
[HE closes the door. She paces. Picks up a few things and puts them away. Straightens up. Sits on the bed for 30 seconds in silence. Gets up and goes to the computer. Facebook appears projected on the rear wall as she updates her status.]
"KIMBERLY ...has been sent to her room for having a bad attitude and fighting."
[LIGHTS up on living room. HE returns. BOYS are flaked out on sofa and chair. A football game is on the television set.
HIM: So, did they score?
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Monday, January 10, 2011
FLASH WRITING EXERCISE 2 @ Paya Lebar
I took out a black satin embroidered tissue pack. One of many I’d purchased a few years ago. “Creative Stimuli” I called it and told the students to write whatever scene came to their mind based on what they saw there.
Here’s mine:
[Well appointed kitchen. Somewhere in an expensive USA suburb. SHE, holding a small parcel, enters. HE sits at counter, reading the Wall Street Journal. Unseen, the SISTER sits in kitchen counter. Her clothes indicate she is something different.]
SHE: Oh, “Singapore.” It’s light.
[SHE sets it down on the counter. HE doesn’t look up.]
HE: aren’t you going to open it?
SISTER: [To audience] It’s so hard to buy for people who have everything.
[SHE opens a chilled bottle of still San Pelligrino and pours it in a fine crystal glass]
SHE: The suspense is killing me.
HE: They mean well.
SISTER: How does one maintain a relationship long distance?
SHE: [picks up the parcel again.] Well, at least we know it can’t be another strange woodcarving from Malaysia.
HE: I think it was Indonesia.
SHE: Whatever.
[SHE puts it down again]
HE: Maybe it’s another batik sarong.
SISTER: [Continues] At first it’s exciting and fun to share the adventures. Keep in touch. Find ways to share in each other’s life.
SHE: No. It’s too lightweight this time.
SISTER: They were kind of like into it at first.
HE: [makes a move to get up] Well if you’re not going to open it,...
SISTER: Vicariously.
HE: ...let me.
SHE: No. [rips] Oooh! “Raffles Hotel” Potential.
SISTER: But when months stretch into years. And interests change....
HE: A tissue holder?
SISTER: ...the distance becomes more than PHYSICAL.
SHE: [looking at it] I think it’s kiind of sweet.
HE: Bless her heart. At least she tries.
[HE takes his paper and exits. SHE stands. Not quite knowing what to do with the silk embroidered tissue holder from The Raffles Hotel, Singapore.]
[LIGHTS]
Here’s mine:
[Well appointed kitchen. Somewhere in an expensive USA suburb. SHE, holding a small parcel, enters. HE sits at counter, reading the Wall Street Journal. Unseen, the SISTER sits in kitchen counter. Her clothes indicate she is something different.]
SHE: Oh, “Singapore.” It’s light.
[SHE sets it down on the counter. HE doesn’t look up.]
HE: aren’t you going to open it?
SISTER: [To audience] It’s so hard to buy for people who have everything.
[SHE opens a chilled bottle of still San Pelligrino and pours it in a fine crystal glass]
SHE: The suspense is killing me.
HE: They mean well.
SISTER: How does one maintain a relationship long distance?
SHE: [picks up the parcel again.] Well, at least we know it can’t be another strange woodcarving from Malaysia.
HE: I think it was Indonesia.
SHE: Whatever.
[SHE puts it down again]
HE: Maybe it’s another batik sarong.
SISTER: [Continues] At first it’s exciting and fun to share the adventures. Keep in touch. Find ways to share in each other’s life.
SHE: No. It’s too lightweight this time.
SISTER: They were kind of like into it at first.
HE: [makes a move to get up] Well if you’re not going to open it,...
SISTER: Vicariously.
HE: ...let me.
SHE: No. [rips] Oooh! “Raffles Hotel” Potential.
SISTER: But when months stretch into years. And interests change....
HE: A tissue holder?
SISTER: ...the distance becomes more than PHYSICAL.
SHE: [looking at it] I think it’s kiind of sweet.
HE: Bless her heart. At least she tries.
[HE takes his paper and exits. SHE stands. Not quite knowing what to do with the silk embroidered tissue holder from The Raffles Hotel, Singapore.]
[LIGHTS]
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Theatre Arts & Ministry Applications, Term 1, Course Schedule
| Module Title | |
| Module Code | WAETH40210 / AAETH40203 |
| Year and Term | 2011 Term 1 |
| Assessments and Contribution to Final Grade | Evaluations & Reviews 45% Sights & Sounds, Ch Reaction Paper (5%) Two Live Performances (15%) Five Script Evaluations (15%) Class Review/Highlights Paper (10%) Playwriting 35% Original Play Idea Worksheets (5%) Two Character Analysis (5%) Early Draft (10%) Final of Original Play (15%) Exam 20% Post your assignments on class blog as a member or as a comment. |
| Lecturer | Kimberly E. Creasman, (kimberly@crms.com.sg) |
Schedule & Assignment Due Dates
| Date of Class or Event | What we’ll do. What you need to read or prepare. | Assignments Due | Syllabus Page |
| WEEK 1 January 3 | Discussion of Reading Assignment: Sights & Sounds ch3 “A Christian Response to Theatre” Discussion: Your previous theatre exposure, primary interest in this course. Vocabulary Pictionary & Charades with terms from syllabus: Theatre Styles | Sights & Sounds ch3 Reaction Paper (5%) | 4 38-39 (55) |
| WEEK 2 January 10 | Backstage Tour: TBD Intros & PRACTITIONERS: The Theatre Artists behind the scenes (p, & pictionary w A-M of Glossary Tech Theater ch 1 & 14 (7 pgs), A-M Glossary | | 5-6 38-46 |
| Friday 14 January NOTE: You are only required to see and review 2 of the plays listed in this syllabus. | Recommended Play: What did You Learn Today? Arts House Playden Tickets avail on SISTIC (limited seats avail at time of printing) | Local Theatre Devised | 13 |
| Date of Class or Event | What we’ll do. What you need to read or prepare. | Assignments Due | Syllabus Page | ||||
| WEEK 3 January 17 | Script Writing: Themes, Structure, Character Reading Assignment: Drama Ministry ch 6 “Writing A Winning Sketch” Video: Not for grade: Eavesdropping Dialogue Assignment 1 page of a conversation you overhear | Start to Prepare: Sketch Evaluations 2 x play idea worksheets 2 character analysis | 7-12 47-51 | ||||
| WEEK 4 January 24 | Script Writing: Dialogue, Show Don’t Tell, Suspense, Surprise, Reversals. Discussion of play ideas. Video + Theatre Vocabulary Pictionary (all terms) | 5 Sketch Evaluations (15%) *2 x Play idea worksheet (5%) *2 x Character Analysis due (5%) | 7-12 47-51 | ||||
| Jan 28 8PM NOTE: You are only required to see and review 2 of the plays listed in this syllabus. |
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| 31 January | TERM BREAK Arts4Jesus Singapore egroup – meet up @ Kum Yan Methodist Church. First time the egroup has met up since 2007! | Big chunk of reading coming up! | Read ahead! | ||||
| WEEK 5 February 7 | Costuming – Field Trip 4:30 PM Costume City - 203A Henderson Rd #09-03 Henderson Ind Pk 6270 1722 Bus Services (along Jalan Bukit Merah): 5, 14, 131, 147, 167, 175, 196, 197, 275, 855, 961. Bus Services (along Henderson Road): 57, 145, 176, 272, 273, 274, 648. Nearest MRT Tiong Bahru.) 5:30 PM Costumes Connection - 390, Victoria Street, #03-23, Golden Landmark 6292 5529 (open till 7) Costumes & Mascots 6299 0882 - Blk 15 Beach Rd #01-03 Beach Centre (open till 8PM) No 1 Costume 32 Aliwal St 6333 9440 9-10PM we’ll stop for dinner and discuss the reading. Reading Assignment: Technical Theater ch 7, 8 | Assignment Due: Evaluation Paper of Performance 1 week after performance watched. (7.5%) * First draft of Script due (10%) | 13 14-15 9 |
| Date of Class or Event | What we’ll do. What you need to read or prepare. | Assignments Due | Syllabus Page | ||||
| WEEK 6 February 14 | Scenery & Properties Reading Assignment: Technical Theater ch 3, 4, & 11 | | 16-24 | ||||
| WEEK 7 February 21 | Make-up - Guest Lecturer: Linda Ong Reading Assignment: Section on Make-up in syllabus. First Drafts returned | Assignment Due: Evaluation Paper of 2nd Perf. (7.5%) | 13 | ||||
| WEEK 8 February 28 | Lighting & Stage Management Reading Assignment: Technical Theater ch 12 & 13 | | 30-34 | ||||
| March 3 NOTE: You are only required to see and review 2 of the plays listed in this syllabus. | Recommended Play: Preview of EMILY OF EMERALD HILL Standard - S$89, S$74, S$59, S$44, S$89 (VIP Box), S$29 (Restricted view)  | Local Theatre | | ||||
| WEEK 9 March 7 | Read aloud Scripts. Bring enough copies for everyone in class. Pictionary & Charades if time allows. | | 9 | ||||
| 1-17 Mar 2011 | Recommended Play: The Gingerbread Man Tues - Thurs, 9.15am Mon - Sat, 11.15am, 2.30PM Fri & Sat, 7.30pm | Children’s Theatre | | ||||
| WEEK 10 March 14 | Directing & Staging Reading Assignment: Drama Ministry ch 7 & 8 Directing & staging | Final Draft of Script due (15%) | 35-37 | ||||
| March 21 | STUDY BREAK | | | ||||
| Saturday 26 March 2PM NOTE: You are only required to see and review 2 of the plays listed in this syllabus. | Recommended Play: THE LION KING
|  Musical Theatre/Children’s Theatre | | ||||
| March 28 | Final Term Exam (20%) | Class Review/ Highlights Paper (10%) | 55 |
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