Art Project Post

Hello, folks! Please post your art project observations on this thread. Briefly summarize your performance and let me know how you thought it went. Also, pick out one other and make some commentary on it as well. Thanks!

Music Scene Summary

 Please post the summary for you music scene here. Also, if you get this and get the time, please follow the summary with your 5 questions/observations for Friday. Thanks!

Stage Pictures

What makes a good stage picture? Why are stage pictures important? How can you utilize skills learned in the picture project in creating exciting stage pictures that advance the story of a play?

Elephant Man Concept Papers

Hello, Directors! Please post your Elephant Man concept papers here! This post will serve as this week's blog update!

Week #3: Casting Elephant Man

Imagine you are directing a production of The Elephant Man. In about 200 words, take two of the three following characters and explain some physical and mental traits you might seek for a performer playing the role:
John Merrick
Frederick Treves
Mrs. Kendal

Week #2: The Sounds of Silence (corny, I know)

This week we did two class activities concerning silence. In one, we worked on the development of tension, in the other we focused on a major status change. What did silence teach you as directors? What did it teach you as actors? You may take this entry down any path you pick, or follow another line of conversation altogether. Enjoy!

Week #1: What is good directing? 

Think about this question and answer with some clear examples from experiences you have had in the past. When you're ready, hit "comment" and write 200 words or more on the topic. Remember, you can also tackle another topic of your choice or start a new thread for your classmates altogether! Have fun and be critical!

Introductions

Hello! My name is Brock Fisher and I am a Theatre Generalist and Online Teaching Specialist working with Ball State University's department of Theatre and Dance. While I am covering a section of Directing 1 this semester, we will be experimenting with the creation of an online blog chronicling our experiences in the course.

This public blog is for the expression of one section of students in Directing 1 at Ball State University. Students are given a weekly question to process, but are also encouraged to expand on the topic or completely "do their own thing." It is my hope that the thoughts, hopes and feelings of the students eventually offer insight and enlightenment to the overall directing experience.

I hope our visitors enjoy. Feel free to comment and thanks for reading!

Students, why don't you hit "comment" below and tell the readers a little about yourself as well!