The morning sun peaked through the crawling mist that endlessly rolled over the sea of grass known as my backyard. It was late fall and a chill was in the air, a biting warning that threatened a bitter winter to come. I had intentionally awoken early this particular morning, but planned to return to my bedroom as soon as the deed had been done. The deed, anticlimactically enough, was to simply watch the beginning episode of Doctor Who on Netflix. I settled down on the sofa, while surrounded in a blanket that felt as soft as a kitten, and focused on the screen. The seamless mix of orchestra and electronic tones melded together in a minor key that evolved in a major key and then back to minor. I was swept away with the other-earthliness …show more content…
I had only conceived the actors as being the characters not actors playing characters. The proposed concept was intriguing. There was so many things that could work within the guidelines the writers set up! But the strongest quality, the most outstanding factor, was the wit. It shone not unlike the morning sun through the fog, glistening with a promise for the future. A promise of quality, maybe now they didn’t have the technology for better effects* but at the show progressed that it would get better! As long as the writing maintained the same high quality it had started with, I would be willing to stay for the …show more content…
2013 had been Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary. My friends had been buzzing with the news. This was the first I had ever heard of the show and since it was the longest running sci-fi live action show of all time naturally it caught my attention. I soon forgot about it with all the stress of that year. But that circumstance planted a seed of significance in my mind. By the start of my senior year I was ready to expand my interests. I began asking around to find out where I could watch the show. Fortunately for me, it was on Netflix something I could access quite easily. Due to my outspoken appreciation for superheroes, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, many people had actually recommended it to me earlier in the year. But even though it was because of people's suggestions that I watched the first episode, it was ultimately my decision to go forward! I adore the show, but it quickly became a potentially destructive obsession. After I decided to watch the second episode, I spiraled into binge-watching. I would cram any available time and even some unavailable time chock full of episodes of the British sci-fi show. I started waking up at 5:15 AM, to watch before school, coming home at 3:15 PM and immediately rushing to continue. Luckily, schoolwork was delightfully light at that time, so my grades didn't suffer as much as they should have. As time went on, my watching schedule
This all adds to an effective play that was years ahead of its current audience, in terms of how characters act and behave around each other.
Overall I think that the show was worth seeing, even though I let my parents pick the film--which I will never do again by the way-- I think that it was a good production. It was a little boring at first, which might have just been because I didn’t really want to see it in the first place, but the storyline was pretty good. I personally like humor, so I tend to pick shows that I know will have some humor, but I’m proud of myself for seeing something outside of my comfort zone.
The dynamics were played out excellently by the use of unity of time, place, and action. The climate was heated and so too were the members of the jury as the story progressed. The characters grew to understand each other and the audience learns more and more about the individuals. Perhaps, the motive for that said characters verdict or backstory on the matter. A few characters were highly stereotypical and the actors did a worthy job in portrayed them as accurately as possible. For such a short production, it was an extremely elaborate one. The absence of an intermission also played an important role in keeping the audience submerged in the action. The use of the thrust stage made the acting and situation feel more real. The message was powerful and received well by the audience.
The director threw me the ball a few times, and I practiced hitting it in order to give me confidence. One time when he threw it, I hit it. There are two cameras next to each other, and the ball went right through the middle. My jaw dropped when I saw that. I couldn't believe it.
In conclusion, the acting in the production was very good. I was held captivated by the accents and shocked by the language and dialect because I knew that this really happens and has happened. I felt like I could actually change what was happening on stage. For Instance, when the rumble is happening and Bernardo and Riff bring out the switchblades, I gasped. Silently to myself, I said "DON'T DO THIS. THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A CLEAN FAIR FIGHT. YOU GUYS ARE MORE SIMILAR THAN YOU ARE DIFFERENT, JUST BEING FRIENDS." The same occurrence happened when Anita is assaulted by the Jets when attempting to find Tony to save him. I understood her feelings and wanted the Jets to get in trouble for their actions. I became invested in what happened to the
Nicola Melhuish. 2011. Compare the opening episode of Doctor Who in 1963 to a recent episode (post-2005) of your own choice. How has it changed? How has it remained the same? What does this tell us about the changing make-up of the audience?. [online] Available at: http://nicolamelhuish.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/compare-the-opening-episode-of-doctor-who-in-1963-to-a-recent-episode-post-2005-of-your-own-choice-how-has-it-changed-how-has-it-remained-the-same-what-does-this-tell-us-about-the-changing-make-u/ [Accessed: 24 Mar 2014].
Overall, I enjoyed this play. Even with the dull ending, I found it to be entertaining and a good use of my time. The cast was great and they made good use of a decent
Their acting chops were very impressive whether it was comedic, emotional, or just stunning overall. Yet, on the other hand, some minor characters weren’t as well heard as others. I feel as the play could be better if some of the minor characters had projected their voice more, allowing their character to be known. However, although some voices were much stronger than others, all actors were full of talent, capable of dealing with script’s requirements, and did a good job
All characters in the movie were played well by the actors in my opinion. They
Spectator (2013). Why doesn't Doctor Who travel far from Britain? The Spectator, [online] 23 November. Available at: [Accessed 15th December 2013].
Besides the fact that I didn't like this play, the actors did do a pretty good job with their acting and memorization of their lines. Couple times Marisol hesitated with her lines but it wasn't too bad. I like the accents they were using. It wasn't to hard to understand what they were saying, but once again there were those times when their accents did effect a little on their pronunciations and my understanding on what they were saying. Overall, I don't think they were too believable with their characters. They didn't reach me.
Thompson, Robert. "As the TV World Turns." Interview. The Mark News. The Mark (21 June
The film adapted the play effectively and gives the viewer a more in-depth understanding of the characters and their backstory before
In the play, all the characters understand their parts. This did a nice job of portraying their characters. For example, Monica who played Ella know her character well that she could put herself in the role of Ella. During the show, she always kept a good pace. Next is Nathan who played Topher have a good character body
The dull light of the sun somehow manages to kindle my senses in a way I had never seen or felt before. Everything felt like it came to a standstill and the effect of the light made the scene look like one in a painting. The waves break gently into white foam on the black beach. The small crystals in the sand glimmer and twinkle brilliantly against the sunrays. The seagulls ride with the wind and the soft sand cushions my toes.