education in the state. Propositions that we vote on always come at a cost. The passing of Proposition 13 in 1978 cut taxes for property owners drastically‚ but at the costs of education. Before the prop was passed‚ the state of California was in the top states in regards to funding education. After prop 13 passed‚ the state was near the bottom of the ranking. In 2001‚ former President George Bush signed an the “No Child
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"Animal Crackers" Critique Animal Crackers is a musical that stars "Groucho"‚ as explorer Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding‚ attending a party in his honor at the estate of society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse. While he is there‚ a valuable painting is stolen and he ends up investigating the theft of this painting during the party. The bulk of the play‚ however‚ consists of improvisation‚ one liner jokes and word play‚ and constant demolition of the fourth wall. The production succeeds in combining improvisational
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Schoolhouse Rock Live was a delightful play performed by the TCC Theatre group. This play was about a school teacher getting ready to go to the first day of school when he is visited by figments of his imagination to remind him learning should be entertaining. This musical featured music from the classic Schoolhouse Rock videos‚ people used to watch in elementary and middle school. Though this musical had numerous lessons‚ the most important message was that learning new things should always be
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on the matter. The critics are people who have seen the movie and most likely have a religious background to purpose why the movie was good or bad. In the movie “The Passion of the Christ” there are many variables such as the language ‚ actors‚ and props used that has had a huge impact on the wide variety of opinions on the movie‚ however I feel that anyone that has a religious background should view the movie themselves. The Aramaic and Latin language used in the movie promoted the popular debate
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I found that before being introduced to the characters‚ I knew what type of people they would portray. They are described as ‘a brain‚ and an athlete‚ and a basket case‚ a princess‚ and a criminal.’ As each of these are being spoken‚ a location or prop is shown to help visualise their type of image. The first is a classroom with computers in it; this is supposed to represent ‘a brain’ who is Brian. The next part of the school that is shown is an empty locker room with sports shoes and equipment laying
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Dōjō-ji is one of the most popular plays performed in Noh theaters in Japan today. Noh is a popular form of theater that originated in the fourteenth century. It consists of many complex rituals as well as ornate costumes. Dōjō-ji is a popular show in this genre because of the challenges it poses to its main performer as well as its unique features not seen in other Noh productions. Noh theater is a very specific artform that originated in the latter half of the Kamakura period and early part of
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portraits of Creon hanging from the ceiling; this instantly establishes that Creon is the ruler of the state. The set depicts the castle’s massive foyer which contains a large staircase. Either than that there are hardly any props; this is advantageous because the presence of props
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I like‚ LIKE you is a play created by the Voices Against Violence (VAV)‚ it is a dialogue play that explores the idea of healthy relationships. The skits created by the performers demonstrate relationships between friends‚ heterosexual relationships‚ and same-sex relationships; each showcasing an issue in order to get the audience talking. The play is interactive where the audience is able to put their input and ideas on how a healthy relationship should be like based on their background information
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impression by manipulating the expressive resources that are available in an interaction or performance. When I am giving a speech‚ especially to an unfamiliar audience or audiences that includes members with a high level of prestige‚ I incorporate props from the setting into my performance. These products include a podium and a presentation clicker‚ which helped give the impression that I am intelligent and knowledgeable. For both every day an important occasions‚ I strived to present a polished and
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In the film‚ Truman Show by Peter Weir‚ the director used a variety of visual and verbal techniques to develop the character Truman Burbank. Wier used the movement of actors‚ dialogue‚ props and symbolism to show how Truman progressed from being a typical all-American guy to a courageous man who ’s willing to face his fears to break free from the chains that binds him to his ’creator. ’ Truman Burbank is a star of his own show- The Truman Show- and everybody knows except him. He lives in the
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