For my concert, I chose to attend a showing of “The Little Mermaid” at Amish Acres in Nappanee, Indiana. Although there were no live instruments, the electronic/tape versions of the instrumental portions were still very lovely sounding. However, at times it was a little too loud or quiet, which made it difficult to hear and enjoy. This is something that happens when electronic versions of the music are being used though. Various individuals were included in the case and are as follows: Lauren Morgan as Ariel, Jake Bell as Prince Eric, Marin Flowers as the Pilot, James Edward Dauphin as Grimsby, Amelia Lowry as Flounder, Nicky Mendelsohn as Scuttle, Dion Stover as King Triton, Michael Quinichett as Sebastian, Amber Burgess as Ursula, Travis Bird as Chef Louis, and other individuals who had either minor parts or were included in the ensemble. My favorite musical numbers were “Her Voice,” sung by Jake Bell as Prince Eric, “Under the Sea,” sung by Michael Quinichett as Sebastian and the ensemble cast, “Positoovity,” sung by Nicky Mendelsohn as Scuttle and the ensemble cast, and “Kiss the Girl,” sung by Michael Quinichett as Sebastian and the ensemble cast. …show more content…
He had control over his voice and helped the emotions pour through with each word. He used various dynamics through the entire piece, and the crescendos and decrescendos helped build the intensity. He truly sang from his heart which I know influenced how much I enjoyed it. My favorite number of all was “Possitoovity” by Nicky Mendelsohn. He was such a character and he fit the part of Scuttle perfectly. He was able to manipulate his voice in a way that made him seem more bird like and squawky. He certainly has the ability to be a wonderful
The way he carries himself and his voice inflections really make the viewer feel like they are in the time period and can envision themselves in the scene of the play. The actor himself really seemed to believe in the play. The way he stormed out of the Ballyhoo scene, it was obvious that he was passionate about the play and really bought into the role. At other times, he spoke to everyone like a true gentleman. The kissing scene was a soft spot in the play, and he did a great job of the whole kiss and the speaking leading up to it. In addition, the actor did a great job of using a different voice in the play. Eastern European Jews were known for speaking differently that German Jews, and his voice was unique and correct for the time
Blackfish, a documentary film directed by producer Gabriela Cowperwaite, who is no rookie when it comes to filming, exposes the truth about killer whales and the conditions they live in while in captivity. She uses her years of film experience to create a documentary told though the story of Tilikum, a killer whale who has been involved in the deaths of three people. She digs deep and investigates the inhumane and unsuitable lives of not only the whales themselves, but also the danger in which trainers face while interacting with unpredictable whales that are held in unnatural environments. Blackfish sets straight the myths that killer whales are safer and happier in captivity while exposing the cover-ups and secrets Sea World has been hiding behind for decades. The film targets a wide variety of people, including Sea World as well as the families who attend these theme parks, attempting to convince viewers that parks such as Sealand and Sea World are not as fun and entertaining as they advertise.
As far as acting, the performers were able to convey the feelings they needed to. However, some characters such as Ol' Cap'n played by Dick Lambert and Luttibelle played by April Curry, seemed more committed and engaging in their roles than others. A crucial factor in April Curry portraying her role so well was her vocal talent far exceeded that of any of the other major performers. She had an amazing voice that I was dazzled by from curtain up to down and left me craving for more. This almost compensated for my disappointment when it came to the ensemble singing to the soundtrack. Many performers were dependent on the cd and were not confident as to when to begin or stop singing, which dampered many moments of the performers. Another element of acting that I enjoyed was the exaggerated use of cooning throughout the duration of the performance that brought characters to life, and enabled certain moments to seem real.
The first thing to pop into one’s mind when they hear The Little Mermaid is most likely the Disney animated movie starring the beautiful red haired mermaid, Ariel. However, as with most Disney films, The Little Mermaid is an adaption of an original story written by Hans Christian Andersen in the 1830s. The creation of this classic fairytale into an animated feature required alterations from the Disney corporation, leading to a final product that is reminiscent of Andersen’s original story with added layers of American culture, sexism, and musical numbers. The initial release of Disney’s The Little Mermaid was highly successful both domestically and overseas, resulting in a total box office revenue of about 180 million. Although the film received rave reviews and substantial profit, I argue that the Disney adaption loses the fundamental elements of Andersen’s original story and presents a new narrative laced with negative values and inferior moral lessons. The changes in the Disney remake are closely connected to cultural and social aspects of America in the late 1980’s, making it arguably more relatable and successful for current audiences of the time. However, Disney’s adaption of The Little Mermaid perpetuates negative American ideals and incorporates classic Disney fairytale elements, ultimately erasing the positive moral overarching theme of Hans Christian Andersen’s original story.
In both Hans Christian Andersons “The Little Mermaid,” and Disney’s version of the story, the main character— a young and beautiful mermaid— waits anxiously for her fifteenth birthday to venture from her father’s underwater castle to the world above the water. As the story carries on the mermaids priorities change; her modest and selfless nature is revealed towards the end in Andersen’s version. However, Disney’s version encompasses a rather shallow ending and plot throughout. The theme found in comparing the two versions reveal that Andersen’s substance trumps Disney’s entertainment factor in fairy tales.
On September 14, 2016, I went to observe the Mermaid Song. The Mermaid Song is the WonderQuest directed by Gay H. Hammond and the rehearsals was in Pearce auditorium on Breanu campus. The Mermaid Song is adapted from The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Anderson. The rehearsal started at 6:30 pm but I was there at 6:15 to observe what the job of the stage managers. The rehearsal was “blocking” and this terms means that the director decides when and where the performers should move and position themselves on the stage ( ). The performers were divided into three groups and since the group three were assigned to perform off stage, they were not in the rehearsal that day. The rehearsal started with a song. After the song, the little mermaid goes
I spent the afternoon revisiting the movie Stepmom starring Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts. When the movie first was released, it was Christmas 1998. I was the stepmother to 2 stepdaughters and one stepson. In addition, I had added to our brood by becoming a biological mom to a daughter (3 years) and a baby boy (4 months). I had the crazy notion that maybe this would be a perfect movie for me to see with my two stepdaughters, Danielle and Nicole over the Christmas break from school. Both resisted, and I recall that I never did see the movie in the theaters. I ended up renting it and watching it alone on VHS several months later.
The ideal fairytale ending includes the Prince falling in love with the Princess, likewise the Princess falling in love with the Prince, them getting married and living Happily. Ever. After. The Disney franchise loves a good fairytale ending, and so do the young audience members, but the original stories end a little differently. This is especially the case in The Little Mermaid. The Disney’s Little Mermaid, released in 1989, ended with Prince Eric and Princess Ariel getting married after he realised that it was her all along. The original story ends a little differently through, with the Prince marrying someone else and the Little Mermaid ceases to be. Happily ever after is not always as easy
By the late 1900s, approximately five billion human beings occupied planet Earth. Whether they crawled on top of comfortable carpets or scurried across dark alleys, five billion people carried the ability to not only walk on the earth, but also to shape it, to mold it with their footsteps. Among this era's sculptors that molded the ground below them with their various talents was Walt Disney, a man who grew up to become a film producer, a screenwriter, a director, an animator, an entrepreneur, an international icon and a philanthropist. With his imagination, ambition, and a little help from a special mouse, Disney transformed both the entertainment industry and international culture itself. He pioneered full-color animated cartoons, created "the happiest place on Earth", and introduced the world to inspiring family movies that to this day encourage both children and adults alike to pursue their dreams and chase happiness. However, while Disney's movies all end with a "happily ever after", the actual tales the movies are based on are far from happy; they are rather morbid, realistic and poignant. The Little Mermaid, Disney's movie about a young princess lusting after a prince, serves as an example of a story in which Disney strayed far from the actual tale. The basis of Disney's feel-good, family movie is Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, which shocks readers with the death of the mermaid's beloved prince, the mermaid's awareness of her physical pain, and the loss of her innocence. Analyzed through a psychoanalytical lens, both Walt Disney's and Hans Christian Andersen's A Little Mermaid displays female subjectivity in favor of a dominant patriarchal world.
Spirited Away is a Japanese anime movie by Hayao Miyazaki and produced under Studio Ghibli. The film was first released in July of 2001, and became the most successful film in Japanese history, grossing over $274 million dollars worldwide. The film was so successful, it even overtook Titanic (top grossing film at the time) and because the highest-grossing film in Japanese history with a total of $229,607,878. (Johnson, G. A.)
the company to work on the film ‘The Little Mermaid’. Peter Schneider knew Ashman from previous work within the theatre. Ashman helped to compose music for the film and produced an exciting environment for the creative team. Ashman possessed both expert and referent power when managing the team. He possessed expert power due to his previous work within theatre and the expertise he shows in that field. Referent power was also a base of power, which Ashman held because of how inspired by music he was. The creatives saw Ashman as someone to look up to in a way due to this. Both of these notions of power created respect from the creative team, as Ashman was a fellow creative meaning he was able to work alongside the team and make his management
“The Dead” sharply depicts the intersection of life and death. In Gabriel’s speech, he laments the present age in which hospitality like that of the Morkan family is undervalued. The Morkan’s party makes existence so meaningless. The party events repeat each year. Freddy malins arrives drunk, everyone dances the same memorized steps, everyone eats. Just like the horse that is circling around the mill, people are living in a state of paralysis. They cannot live without the lives that they know, so they live their ordinary lives without any fresh experiences.
From an early age we get bombarded by fairy tales distinctly known for their images of fantasy and “happily ever after’s” in an attempt to mold our perceptions of the world and our behaviors. We are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and through these fairy tales, with their usual story lines of good triumphing over evil, a sense of hope and innocence gets etched into our psyche. Perhaps one of the most well-known and beloved fairy tales of them all, The Little Mermaid, has not only captivated the imaginations of both young and old but has been somewhat misinterpreted and recreated to from its original version by Hans Christian Andersen to become more appropriate and favored by society. Although the Disney recreation is quite more “kid friendly” and whimsical, it has however lost its essence and some of its morals; replacing them with different ideas and themes.
The Life of Pi by Yann Martel was a fascinating and exciting narrative that described the journey of a young boys life starting with the formation of his beliefs moving all the way through an adventure that changed his life forever. I found it extremely engaging on both a philosophical level and a psychological level as I saw Pi, a young boy, curious about life, discover both religion and go through an extremely traumatic experience. I found Pi's devotion to God to be an uplifting example that many people throughout the world should see. Although I do believe that Pi was confused about how to best love God, I admire his efforts and believe that his dedication is sincere. I also found the psychological aspect of Pi to be almost as fascinating as religion. I could see from the beginning that Pi was quite thoughtful and always tried to think before he acted. However, what I found even more fascinating than his pre-planning cognitive abilities was how he thought when he was under great stress. Perhaps the best example of how he coped with stress was towards the end of the book when he tells what may be the true story, and we can see that he may have represented everyone as an animal in order to deal with the situation. This provides valuable insight into Pi's mind and opens a whole new area of possibilities when considering how Pi thinks. This ending leaves how Pi thinks open to interpreting which adds a intriguing aspect to the book. Beyond the religious and theoretical aspects of the book, the adventure seen kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Every time it seemed Pi was about to die or give up hope, an astounding miracle would suddenly save him. I found the effect of these suspenseful moments to cause me to want to...
I’ve always loved being in the water and since I had no fear of water, my parents wisely put me in swim lessons at a very early age. Swimming for me is as natural as walking; but for me floating in the water, free from life’s concerns is much more relaxing. Bloom’s Taxonomy of six levels of learning: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation can be related to my swimming learning process.