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Tuesday, December 10, 2002 @ 6:45 PM
So... working backwards... I just got out of my history final. Unbeknowst to me, my teacher had decided to make half the questions from the final the exact questions he used on the midterm. Ask me if I'm glad I made 30 flashcards and memorized every single question from the midterm. Why yes, yes I am. (Why do you ask?)
I spent all day today, parts of last night, and parts of yesterday afternoon, studying history and English and writing the essays for the English exam. One is on Virginia Woolf, the other is on the threat of apparent civilization (aka comparing Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.) I alternated between haunting Milner Library, Avanti's, and my living room.
Sunday night, Dan, Jeff, Caitlin and I went to Panera's, Spencer's, Gadzooks, and then to my house to watch The Sopranos (after Jeff got the sticky-breast-looking-purple-toy stuck to the mall ceiling, and Dan used a long pole to get it down, while onlookers chuckled.) We played games (i.e. Scrabble) and ended up sleeping in the basement, where it was cold and Dan snored. Lots of funny things happened, but aren't worth explaining; they're the kind of things which aren't funny once you've explained them.
Saturday night, Dan called me and convinced me to pick him up from work. Then he convinced me to bake frozen pizza. Then he convinced me to go to Harry Potter with him. We had a great time, and got really into the movie... I'm glad he made me go, but I kinda wish I had made him go see "the beautiful people" (his words to describe David, Rob, and Alyssa) in One-Acts... because One-Acts needs more support than any other U-High enterprise IMHO and because then I could've gotten a lot of studying done... But, y'know, it's good to have your plans f'd up every once in a while. It builds character, or something. I have no idea what I'm talking about. (Why, do I sound like I do?)
Friday night, I saw One-Acts. The following is my brief opinion of each show:
Crimes of the Heart Liz Johnson did very well, indeed. I applaud her in making a character who embodies the word "stereotype" really come to life, with depth and believability. Emily Dougherty was both hysterical and heart-breaking, a captivating actor with wonderful presence. (Megan, do you think she'd do one of my plays?) I was actually pretty impressed with Meredith, who played Chick. I'm not sure if she is a good actor, or if she was just well-directed. I wasn't terribly moved by the other sister, she seemed reluctant in her role, relying on the other actors to carry her through the production. I applaud Ms. Griffin on her directing - anyone who can make Schini not completely suck has my admiration. Rating: 3 stars (out of 5 possible). Highlight: Liz chasing Meredith with the broom.
Antigone The translation that was used... kind of got to me at times. It was modern, at the expense of being ridiculously without subtlety. At times this was interesting ("All those who had to die... died."), at time, it was excruciating. But the actors made up for a questionable script. Alyssa Huff rocked my socks with her enthusiasm, devotion to the moment, and command of the character. Rob gave me profound and eerie de ja vu (sp?). Marion was poised and precise, Becca was an at once believable and irritating Ismene. Rating: 4 stars. Fine holiday fun*. Highlight: Antigone asking Creon what she will have to do, every day, to be happy. (Well done, Alyssa!) *fun = Greek Tragedy
As Bees in Honey Drown Easilly the most "challenging" script for a group of high school students. I never knew Amanda could act! Or Matt for that matter... I knew David could act, and this show was no exception, he did wonderfully. Amanda and David dealt wonderfully with the Mature Subject Matter that high school directors usually avoid at all costs. Kudos to the director. How Amanda went from "But Papa, we do not feel that way" to this performance... is beyond me. Amanda and David had great chemistry, great timing. David and Matt had great chemistry, great timing. David Robinson's facial expressions are to die for. The fourth actor's performance doesn't seem worth mentioning... No offense. This production came together beautifully. Rating: 4 stars. Highlight: "Lesbians will inherit the earth."
Charlie Brown I wouldn't feel right about publicly slamming this show. I will say that I don't think the problem was the acting. The problem was probably those infinitely long pauses, during which I just pictured people backstage, whisper-screaming, "WHERE'S JASON?" and "GO! NOW! GO!" But... I'm not going to write anything else about this show. (Partly because I don't know whether "train wreck" is one word or two.) Rating: I plead the fifth. Highlight: Will Irvin's Dracula. Honestly, I think it was the only thing in the show that made me laugh.
So what do the coming days hold for our R.A.I.? Tomorrow morning, the English and Chemistry finals. Beyond that... Freedom, glorious FREEDOM!
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