Darkness, in the theatre, usually becomes an idea that transcends the audience into the story and providing a comfort by bridging them from reality to the world on stage. But on Aaron Mark’s “Empanada Loca”, darkness created an uncomfortable vibe as the house went underground to meet Dolores. As mentioned on the program, “Empanada Loca” is a story inspired by Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd”. The premise does have all the similarity and the elements of the musical, but the one-woman play has a different New York City vibe that makes it more humane and oddly relatable through Dolores (acted flawlessly by the legendary Daphne Rubin-Vega) who return to Washington Heights after 13 years in jail to find sanctuary in Empanada Loca, an empanada joint owned by her previous drug client, Luis, who has an amorous obsession with Dolores since her drug-selling days. The story then follows as legend of Sweeney Todd, so you may have guest already what’s inside the empanadas. It was hard to not notice the husky voice of Ms. Rubin-Vega even with the pitch black in the beginning of the play. The voice was then followed by her silhouette that highlighted the stunning make up work to create Dolores’ facial attributes that became even clearer in the darkness. By herself, Ms. Rubin-Vega carried the whole performance by herself as she described some …show more content…
Through every little gruesome notes that was told by Dolores, Mark delivered his idea of a literal man-eat-man world through the eyes of lower class New Yorker. While as a director, Mark’s vision was visible through Ms. Rubin-Vega’s trembling voice and glowing eyes when she tells the audience her hopes and dreams. The staging of the show introduced a new level of intimacy, the kind that often makes you uncomfortable and would rather be seated at the last row instead at the middle of second
Through the study of the Peruvian society using articles like “The “Problem of the Indian...” and the Problem of the Land” by Jose Carlos Mariátegui and the Peruvian film La Boca del Lobo directed by Francisco Lombardi, it is learned that the identity of Peru is expressed through the Spanish descendants that live in cities or urban areas of Peru. In his essay, Mariátegui expresses that the creation of modern Peru was due to the tenure system in Peru and its Indigenous population. With the analyzation of La Boca del Lobo we will describe the native identity in Peru due to the Spanish treatment of Indians, power in the tenure system of Peru, the Indian Problem expressed by Mariátegui, and the implementation of Benedict Andersons “Imagined Communities”.
Elodea are adaptive, oxygenating aquatic plants. They utilize water and light (among others) to photosynthesize in water, and expel oxygen into their environment. However, there are ways the photosynthesis of Elodea can be affected; some ways include a fluctuation in light, temperature, and water level. This lab experiment ran on the theory that different water types could also be a factor to different photosynthetic levels. Elodea were soaked in distilled, tap, and untreated (pond) water and left for an hour under a light source. The carbon level was taken in the form of adding phenolphthalein and NaOH to the water samples after the experiment finished up. It was discovered through this lab that distilled water allowed Elodea to photosynthesize
Colombians are the populace of the Republic of Colombia, a multiethnic nation in South America, and the individuals who relate to the Colombian social as well as national character. Colombians are overwhelmingly Roman Catholic and are a blend of Europeans, Amerindians, Africans and Middle Easterners.
In his analysis of Las Meninas (1665) by Diego Velázquez, Michel Foucault examines the nature and power of representation by exploring the relationship between the composition of space in the work and the spectator who views the work. Foucault argues that the painting is an example of representation in its purest form, largely basing his argument in the notion that Velázquez successfully represents Classical representation itself.
Chile is a republic located in southwestern South America. On the north side of Chile lies Peru, to the east is Bolivia and Argentina, and on the south Peru is bounded by the Pacific Ocean. The Archipelagoes Islands extend along the southern coast of Chile from Chiloé Island to Cape Horn. Among these islands are the Chonos Archipelago, Wellington Island, and the western portion of Tierra del Fuego. Some other islands that belong to Chile include the Juan Fernández Islands, Easter Island, and Sala y Gómez. All of these islands lie in the South Pacific. Chile also happens to claim a section of Antarctica. The capital and largest city of Chile is Santiago.
Another aspect which is highlighted and reinforced with the use of imagery is the theme of light and darkness. The witches are described by Banquo as "instruments of darkness" and "secret, black and midnight hags." This imagery clearly shows the darkness in the play as the witches recur throughout it. One more main recurring image is one of a blanket of darkness that appears to "entomb" the Earth "when living light should kiss it." But, just as darkness is associated with evil, light is linked with good. We s...
Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, the highly acclaimed 1983 horror novella, has come to life through a deliciously deviant theatrical adaptation. Through cunning theatrical framing and stagecraft, playwright Stephen Mallatratt and director Robin Herford’s The Woman in Black encourages the audience to let their imaginations run wild as they are transported from the 21st century West End to the 20th century stage — and the secluded and desolate town of Crythin Gifford. The horrors and haunts that once wreaked havoc in the Eel Marsh House are resurrected on the contemporary British stage that keep audiences on the edge of their seats for the entire two hour production.
Colombia has a population of approximately 43 million people. Within that population, there is a variety of ethnic groups such as: mestizo 58%, white 20%, mulatto 14%, black 4%, mixed black-Amerindian 3%, Amerindian 1% (Colombia Guides). As a result of these ethnic groups, the culture of Colombia is rich but extremely diverse with great influences from its African, European, and Native Indian roots. There are many components that make up the Colombian cultural customs and traditions however, religion, and family is the most important.
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Each story that is performed has a gothic type of theme. These poems are rich with enchantment, imagery, and horror. To achieve the mysticism necessary to ensnare audience members, there is a great deal of thought put into the music, projections, and lighting. Throughout the entire performance dreary music was implemented to encourage anticipation of the scenes to come. Projections along the backdrop of the theatre, were constantly reeling images that provoked an unnerving temperament. The images would be anything from dripping blood to a skull. Combine all these elements with the intentional use of stage lighting choreography, and you have the ingredients for an audience on the edge of their
I have lived in Arizona for as long as I can remember. Being that Arizona is right next to the US-Mexican border, I have met several people who have moved here from Mexico. I have befriended many of them as they steadily adapt to American culture. In the beginning this was hard, I didn’t know much about Mexican culture and they usually only had a vague idea about the southwestern US. Today I have no problem finding connections and relating to my peers. So, when I meet Ngan Chow (pronounced Naan) my freshmen year of high school I thought it would be no different; This was my first mistake. I came into the beginning of our friendship treating Vietnamese culture the same way I had treated Mexican culture. I ended up having an even harder time
As well as mind blowing casting, the visionary scene and atmosphere of the theatre is also exquisite, done by the set designer Stephen Curtis. Evocative lighting is used along with dust and smoke to translate the rich detail and drama...
Culturally in Mexico women are homemakers it is their role to cook clean bear and raise children. Men look for quiet reserved and self-less girls who will make good wives. As a first generation citizen on my father’s side and second on my mothers that cultural belief is one that holds fast. Growing up, like most children, I sought praise. It was my desire to please my parents. However, I never was the girl who wore dresses and sat quietly.
...m, though they are quite safe behind a large facade of iron bars. This technique corresponds to the menacing way that the characters address the camera throughout the performance, and creates the necessary feeling, for the viewers, that no such barrier is available to protect them as they are drawn in uncomfortably closer to the inmates by Brook’s camerawork. We begin to question whether or not the soliloquies, spoken directly into the camera instead of to the protected aristocrats who originally played our ‘part’ of the audience, are still merely just a theater convention, or if the insanity of the performers is used as a catalyst for we, ourselves, to feel threatened directly by what is spoken. We also begin to question whether or not the inmate is even looking at the camera to address the audience, or is simply insane, and addressing the air around them, adding yet another layer to such complex characters. Creating such questions within the audience’s mind also seems to create, for most, the aura of discomfort and skepticism that Brook was aiming to achieve, and reached quite successfully.
I grew up in the southern most tip of Texas, Mission, Texas, and it has been my home for 16 beautiful years. South Texas, the RGV, or the Valley, whatever you may call it, is the home of two cultures that clash together. The Valley is located on the border of Texas and Mexico. Most inhabitants come from Mexico or are of Mexican descent, which gives the valley its distinct culture.