Ever sit back and wonder why on earth you are doing what you are doing? I'm sure i'm not alone in having this reaction at uni on a number of occassions, especially during assessment time or in that least favourite subject. But this week I had my faith in my degree restored.
Monday afternoon saw me still sick yet at uni for a rehearsal for my theatre assessment which was to occur wednesday. I have to admit, our group wasnt the most organised. But it was fun playing around with the possibilities of the theatre!
Come wednesday - exhibition day - all groups were in the studio - our performance space - putting props in position, checking lights, and running through scripts. Yes, it was that pre-performance buzz. And it was good to have it back!
Our 'exhibition' seemed to go well, and any difficulty breathing came not from nerves but from the smoke filled room (oh gotta love those smoke machines!).
Of course post-performance a bump-out must occur - the process of de-rigging the lights, putting away props etc - and as I climbed to the top catwalk high above the performance space and played with lighting equipment I was reminded of my love for theatre! yay! Definately a good sign seeing as it is one of my majors! And definately a helpful reminder as I consider what job path to pursue as my degree comes to an end!
The Human Pyramid
Film class thursday - a documentary called The Human Pyramid. The filmmaker, Rouche, called it an 'experiment', as he worked with black and white teenagers living in Africa to witness how a friendship between two races may play out. Of course, throw a bunch of teenagers together for filming and there is bound to be more than just work going on. A documentary on racism also becoming a social experiment about desire - flirting seemed to become their priority. What was different about this documentary was that Rouche got these people to play 'characters'. "I will need some of you to be racists". People playing roles. Were they acting all the time? Are they just responding in the way they think they should respond in that situation, or is that how they would act in 'reality'? What effect does the camera have on their actions and behaviour? A documentary if people are playing roles? Well, I guess it depends how you define documentary. Real people, real life issues. It was an interesting concept! And a film definately worth seeing - sadly though, our cinemas continue to show mainstream movies and projects like this one get pushed to the back of library shelves...
Friday Night Bible Study
It was back into B/S with my girls on friday night, and I have to say it was a very encouraging night! Not only great to be back and see the girls, to chat and catch up, but awesome seeing them getting into the Word, asking questions and wanting to learn, as we looked at Hannah and her prayer life from 1 Samuel! Praise God i say, a good night and a good group of kids! This is what its all about and im loving it!
Saturday R&R
Saturday was not only blessed with very good weather, but good times and good company. We defiantely live in a great city!
A trip to the MCA for the 'Crying Men' exhibition - photographs by Sam Taylor-Wood of famous male actors crying. These people are actors, but is this emotion real? Some seemed a little staged, but others were defiantely powerful! Some captured in what seemed to be post crying, while others were in obvious sadness! There was a lot of emotion in these shots!
A picnic at the Botanic Gardens - lying in the sun, chillin, chatting, eating, and enjoying the beautiful view! Doesnt get much better than this!
But it was followed by some tastey Thai for dinner and a viewing of Final Destination III (hm one word - death!). But cheers to Rhys and Rin - good times guys, thanks!
1 Comments:
Its always great to read your thoughts Chelsea.
Fantastic to hear that you love your degree, it makes things alot eaier when you enjoy what you are doing. I am also very glad to hear your TC gals are going strong.
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