Scenekunst

This book studies American science fiction films depicting invasions of the USA and Earth by extra- terrestrials within the context of imperialism from 1950-2020. It shows how such films imagine America and its allies as objects of colonial control. This trope enables filmmakers to explore the ethics of American interventionism abroad either by defending the status quo or by questioning interventionism. The study shows how these films comment on American domestic hegemonic practices regarding racial or gender hierarchies, as well as hegemonic practices abroad. Beginning with the Cold War consensus in the 1950s, the study shows how hegemony at home and abroad promotes division in the culture.

Beneath the Boom Pole offers insight into the physical, mental, technical, and social skills necessary to be a performance artist, which all boom operators are. Like Behind the Sound Cart, this is not just a book; it's a film course. With the advancement of technology, enhanced camera movements, and long takes, the boom operator needs proven strategies for doing excellent work while staying safe.¿¿¿Production sound is rarely taught in film schools and academic institutions; they are buried in theory and thin in the practical knowledge of actual filmmaking.¿¿When I teach, students repeatedly ask how to boom, and from this question alone, "How do I boom?" I can tell that they think it's just a matter of having a tool and knowing how to hold it. I can't think of one instance in my lifetime when just learning how to hold something gave me the understanding of how to use it.This book gives a complete how-to with practical examples and anecdotes to add another learning modality. Written in easy, conversational language.

What's a Guyver? What's a Zoanoid? And what is a crew of young, relatively new filmmakers to do with a niche licensed property from Japan? For the first time, author Dom O'Brien delves deep into the Guyver film archives to get detailed insights from the talented cast and crew and explore what it took to make The Guyver and Guyver: Dark Hero. It is a tale about a ragtag group of friends and filmmakers who, through creative experimentation, ingenuity, and persistence, would overcome low budgets and numerous challenges to make a duo of cult classics that continue to inspire a new generation of filmmakers and fans more than 30 years on. Budget Biomorphs: The Making of The Guyver Films includes: Over 200 photos ranging from never-before-seen images, rare production sketches, design concepts, and deleted scenes. Over 40 interviews from key members of the cast and crew, including Screaming Mad George, Brian Yuzna, Steve Wang, Ted Smith, and Wyatt Weed. Plus, a foreword by actor/screenwriter David Hayter and an afterword by the co-director of The Guyver and director of Guyver: Dark Hero, Steve Wang.

What's a Guyver? What's a Zoanoid? And what is a crew of young, relatively new filmmakers to do with a niche licensed property from Japan? For the first time, author Dom O'Brien delves deep into the Guyver film archives to get detailed insights from the talented cast and crew and explore what it took to make The Guyver and Guyver: Dark Hero. It is a tale about a ragtag group of friends and filmmakers who, through creative experimentation, ingenuity, and persistence, would overcome low budgets and numerous challenges to make a duo of cult classics that continue to inspire a new generation of filmmakers and fans more than 30 years on. Budget Biomorphs: The Making of The Guyver Films includes: Over 200 photos ranging from never-before-seen images, rare production sketches, design concepts, and deleted scenes. Over 40 interviews from key members of the cast and crew, including Screaming Mad George, Brian Yuzna, Steve Wang, Ted Smith, and Wyatt Weed. Plus, a foreword by actor/screenwriter David Hayter and an afterword by the co-director of The Guyver and director of Guyver: Dark Hero, Steve Wang.

Streetcar Sandwiches is a screenplay showing the efforts the owner of a sandwich shop in Uptown New Orleans undertakes to keep her business running. Not only does she have to deal with a menagerie of all types of employees, she has to comply with onerous and often conflicting regulations from several government bureaus. How she handles what turns into an ordeal threatens to change her naturally optimistic and pleasant personality. It leads directly to an outcome that could only have occurred in the Big Easy.

"They said it"-Entertainment's Biggest Stars Speak by Kelley Simms is a fun collection of interviews conducted for various newspapers and online publications. Thoughtful and straightforward questions evoke delightful and humorous answers from 33-top-list actors, comedians and musicians, including Larry the Cable Guy, Paul Reiser, Leif Garrett, Steve Martin, Kristin Chenoweth and Ed Asner.

"They said it"-Entertainment's Biggest Stars Speak by Kelley Simms is a fun collection of interviews conducted for various newspapers and online publications. Thoughtful and straightforward questions evoke delightful and humorous answers from 33-top-list actors, comedians and musicians, including Larry the Cable Guy, Paul Reiser, Leif Garrett, Steve Martin, Kristin Chenoweth and Ed Asner.

The definitive history and celebration of the groundbreaking show RuPaul's Drag Race in its first decade, from a Burbank basement set all the way to the Emmy's, and every weave in-between,  as told by its stars, producers and fans.​ Four-time Emmy-winning series RuPaul's Drag Race never set out to find mainstream success. Over thirteen years and about 160 drag queen contestants later, everything from its language and style has seeped into the culture, cementing its place in herstory, one tuck at a time. With viewers from all walks of life, Drag Race has become a worldwide phenomenon. Told over its first ten years, And Don't F*ck It Up tells a cultural history through the stories of the people who lived it: the creators of the show, the contestants, the crew, the judges, and even some key (famous) fans. It traces the evolution of the show—and its queens—through its first 14 gag-worthy seasons, serving up all kinds of behind-the-scenes realness. With a history as shady as it is inspiring, the once-in-a-generation success story of RuPaul’s Drag Race is explored here as never before, in intimate, exuberant, unfettered detail.

Anatomie d'une chute mérite-t-il sa palme d'or ? Indiana Jones 5, une bonne conclusion à la mythique saga ? Qui de Barbie ou Oppenheimer a gagné le duel explosif ?La critique cinématographique, discipline des plus subjectives, est le défi que l'on s'est donné au Club Lumière pour cette année riche en cinéma.L'entièreté de notre rédaction s'est questionnée sur les films consommés en 2023.Ils reviennent un à un sur les oeuvres qu'ils ont préférées, mais également sur leurs déceptions.Grâce aux films que nous avons pu découvrir en festival, nous vous proposons même une avance sur 2024.Ressentez avec nous, à chaque ligne, la passion du septième art qui nous anime.

This book reinterprets British dramas of the early-nineteenth century through the lens of the star actors for whom they were written. Unlike most playwrights of previous generations, the writers of British Romantic dramas generally did not work in the theatre themselves. However, they closely followed the careers of star performers. Even when they did not directly know actors, they had what media theorists have dubbed "e;para-social interactions"e; with those stars, interacting with them through the mediation of mass communication, whether as audience members, newspaper and memoir readers, or consumers of prints, porcelain miniatures, and other manifestations of "e;fan"e; culture. This study takes an in-depth look at four pairs of performers and playwrights: Sarah Siddons and Joanna Baillie, Julia Glover and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Edmund Kean and Lord Byron, and Eliza O'Neill and Percy Bysshe Shelley. These charismatic performers, knowingly or not, helped to guide the development of a character-based theatre-from the emotion-dominated plays made popular by Baillie to the pinnacle of Romantic drama under Shelley. They shepherded in a new style of writing that had verbal sophistication and engaged meaningfully with the moral issues of the day. They helped to create not just new modes of acting, but new ways of writing that could make use of their extraordinary talents.

Night Fever is a lavishly illustrated compendium of artist portfolios and essays that consider the unique conditions of the night-time world and its transgressive and transformational possibilities. The book comprises 20 photography portfolios by a diverse, international and intergenerational group of artists as well as 21 essays about films made during and about the night.

Es gehört zu den schönsten und komplexesten Aufgaben in Podcast und Radio: spannende Geschichten zu erzählen. Wie kann ich Hörer*innen 15, 30 oder 60 Minuten an eine reale Geschichte binden? Oder gar für eine ganze Serie begeistern? Dieses Buch beschreibt den professionellen Weg zu einer spannenden Erzählung. Es gibt praxistaugliche Antworten auf alle entscheidenden Fragen: Welche Stoffe taugen für lange Geschichten? Wie halte ich die Spannung von Anfang bis Ende aufrecht? Wie finde ich meine Erzählstimme und klinge als Host natürlich? Und wie entwickelt man ein Sound Design für komplexe Erzählungen? Ein Praxis-Buch, mit dessen Hilfe sich die Potenziale von Podcast und Radio entfalten lassen. Die Website zum Buch bietet weiterführende Links und ergänzt aktuelle Entwicklungen. Für die zweite Auflage wurde der Band überarbeitet, aktualisiert und mit neuen Beispielen ergänzt.

Oplev en helt nyskrevet forestilling – inspireret af nutidens unge mennesker og deres tanker og historier.I ”byen ved fjorden” møder vi de unge mennesker, og vi oplever deres hemmelige drømme, håb, bekymringer, længsler, frygt og lidenskab.Inspireret af Dylan Thomas’ poetiske mesterværk ’Under Milk Wood’ lader Sjællands Teater os lytte ved døren til sindet hos et mylder af mennesker, der i virkeligheden nok er fuldstændig ligesom os selv. På én og samme tid hyldes hverdagens trummerum, ungdommens længsler og livets magi.UNDER MÆLKEVEJEN er en forestilling til unge (og voksne) om det at turde leve drømmene ud.Også de drømme, man skal finde mod til at stå ved.Udover at handle om de unges drømme, tager forestillingen også fat på emner som angst, selvskade, klimakrise, ensomhed, sammenhold, livets skrøbelighed og søgen efter fællesskab.

Fair Plays 50 års jubilæumsbog er en farverig og gennemillustreret bog med masser af minder fra det forgangne halve århundrede. Her er fotos fra tiden med opfindsomt indrettede turnébiler og evige tirsdagsmøder i kollektivet. Og her er udtalelser fra en stor gruppe tidligere medarbejdere ved teatret – fortællinger fra de gode gamle dage og anekdoter med glimt af både anarki, urimelige offentlige støttenedskæringer og ualmindeligt godt humør.

You are an artist, not an employee.This book is about change, innovation, rebooting the theater system in order to make it more widely available and its artists more strongly empowered. It is written for theater artists who are trailblazers and bushwhackers who want to take control of the theatrical means of production by starting their own theaters--theaters that are sustainable financially, artistically, and personally. If that's you, read on.The difference between an artist and an employee has little to do with the quality of your work. Works of overwhelming genius have been created by employees, and works of mind-numbing mediocrity have been created by artists. The distinction I am drawing concerns one thing only: agency.Artists have agency. They are in control. They develop a personal vision, they set goals, and they chart a course to achieve them. They do not have to fit into somebody else's ideas about them. They do not have to ask permission. They initiate.Artists are owners.A theater is a small business, something that will exist beyond a single production or even a single year. The goal is the creation of a company in both the business sense of a "structure that is a separate legal entity from its owners," but also in the theatrical sense of a group of artists who have an ongoing creative relationship.I'll be describing some strategies and techniques that will empower you to become an "independent artist." So what do I mean by "independent"? Think of the Declaration of Independence, in which the Founding Fathers declared themselves free of the control of England. Same thing here: independence means freedom from the control of others. It is the freedom to control what you do, when you do it, and where you do it without asking permission of an external authority. It is the freedom to be in charge of your artistic development-the projects and experiments you need to do to expand your skills and imagination and fully embody your vision.You're in charge. You're the boss.Our current theater system turns artists in to employees. This book seeks to change that one artist at a time by showing you that, with some thought, planning, and research, you have the ability to start a sustainable theater and lead a creative life that is fulfilling and engaging.

The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase is more than just a book, it's a legendary treasure trove of secrets and techniques that has inspired generations of magicians and card enthusiasts. Erdnase's masterpiece is a comprehensive guide to the art of card manipulation, offering a detailed and systematic approach to card cheating, gambling techniques, and astounding card magic.This remastered edition includes the original 1902 publication, unabridged, with carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.

Der fünfte und letzte Band der weltweit einzigen Buchreihe über das zeitgenössische SchattentheaterSchatten sind Teil unseres täglichen Lebens und werden doch oft übersehen. Wir neigen dazu, nur die Gegenstände selbst zu sehen und ihre dunklen Abbilder auf dem Boden zu ignorieren. Wie der Wissenschaftler Robert Casati sagt: »Schatten sind Statisten auf der Bühne der Wahrnehmung.« Dabei haben Schatten zahlreiche Facetten: Sie sind schön und hässlich, angenehm und unangenehm, ausdrucksstark und langweilig, kitschig und poetisch, humorvoll und authentisch. Das ist es, was sie zu einem großartigen Arbeitsmaterial für Schattenspieler macht.Mit diesem Buch möchte Rainer Reusch die Vorstellung vom Schatten erweitern und beim Publikum die Begeisterung für seine Vielfältigkeit entfachen. Er untersucht den Schatten unter verschiedensten Aspekten: in Psychologie und Physik, in darstellender und bildender Kunst, in Fotografie und Film, in Literatur und Architektur.The fifth and last volume of the only worldwide book series about contemporary shadow theatre Shadows are a part of our lives that often goes unnoticed. We tend to only see the objects themselves and ignore their darker copy on the ground. As the scientist Robert Casati puts it, "Shadows are extras on the stage of perception". And yet, shadows have many facets: They are beautiful and ugly, pleasant and unpleasant, expressive and boring, corny and poetic, humorous and authentic. That is what makes them such a great working material for shadow players. With this book, Rainer Reusch aims to expand the understanding of the shadow and ignite our enthusiasm for its multifaceted nature. He examines the shadow from a wide variety of aspects, including psychology and physics, performing and visual arts, photography and film, literature and architecture.

What's the price of beauty? How much are you willing to sacrifice? If you're not using your kidney, the doctor is glad to take it, as death may only be the beginning...

'A fascinating, passionate and political case for art's world-changing power, by a fizzingly good writer' - Robert Macfarlane'A rich and broad overview of socially purposeful art. Everyone interested in social change should read it' - Brian EnoIn Acts of Resistance, Amber Massie-Blomfield writes about the artists who have treated the protest site as their canvas and contributed to movements that have transformed history - from the musicians in Auschwitz to the four-year Siege of Sarajevo, from the to ACT UP's 1989 invasion of the New York Stock Exchange, to the Niger Delta and indigenous communities in Bolivia.Including stories and artists from across the globe, including Susan Sontag, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and Claude Cahun - alongside collectives, communities, amateurs and anonymous creators who have used their art as an expression of resistance - this fascinating book asks what is the purpose of art in a world on fire? Why are artists compelled to paint, write, dance and make music, even when the odds are stacked against them? And how can artistic creation be a genuine form of political resistance?Combining cultural criticism, history and memoir, Acts of Resistance is an urgent reminder that art can make a human life more bearable, and can be a means of building the things that a person needs to survive the bleakest circumstances. It is a testament to that idea, and to the people who have risked their lives to prove it is so. While their stories are remarkable, they are also a reminder that each of us can use creativity in defense of our humanity.

Paper Magic by Will Blyth M.I.M.C., S.I.C.M.A fascinating collection of entertaining and amusing models, toys, puzzles, conjuring tricks, etc., in which paper is the only or principle material required. Formatted in a convenient, pocket-book size as part of the Hey Presto Magic Collection.This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1920 publication, unabridged, plus historical context and author biography, additional artwork in keeping with the period and carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.

1935. Franklin D. Roosevelt is under pressure to combat the skyrocketing levels of unemployment inpost-war America. He announces a sweeping range of revolutionary initiatives, known collectively asthe New Deal. Among these initiatives is a landmark programme designed to bring innovative,experimental theatre to the American masses.The Federal Theatre Project

TRIPTYCH:Homeless Hobos explore the world, discovering their truth.Pettakere:Young lovers, thirty-thousand years ago, paint their hands on the wall of a cave, to petition the Gods to sanction their love.Cirey:The Marquise Emilie du Chatelet and her consort, the playwright Voltaire, create an intellectual utopian island in the heart of France.

Dorota Mas¿owska is a Polish writer, playwright, and journalist. She was 19 when her debut novel Snow White and Russian Red was published and garnered massive critical acclaim in Poland. The book was translated into more than 20 languages, it won the prestigious Paszport Polityki Prize and was made into a movie directed by Xawery ¿üawski. Since then, she has written several novels and plays and has become a celebrated literary figure in Poland.

In 'Scrambled Eggs,' two strangers who have just been dumped by their long-term partners struggle to get over their pain with help from their best friends. An engaging and insightful romantic comedy about falling in and out of love and learning to love yourself. Also included are three short plays by award-winning playwright Templeton Moss.

This superb introduction to money magic features clever tricks, impromptu effects and puzzles requiring no special coins or apparatus. It also contains a detailed section on special gimmicked coins and their uses. Formatted in a convenient, pocket-book size as part of the Hey Presto Magic Collection.This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1926 publication, unabridged, plus historical context and author biography, additional artwork in keeping with the period and carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.

Impromptu Conjuring Without Apparatus, Preparation or Sleight-of-Hand by Will Blyth M.I.M.C., S.I.C.M.This is a superb introduction to classic magic tricks and stunts with everyday objects, formatted in a convenient, pocket-book size as part of the Hey Presto Magic Collection. Chapters include routines with matchboxes, corks, string and rope, knives, dice, pencils and rings.This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1924 publication, unabridged, plus historical context and author biography, additional artwork in keeping with the period and carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.

“Lyden af stål mod stål ringede igennem korridoren, og hun hørte sin livgardes døende skrig fra toppen af trappen. Hun bed tænderne sammen og fortsatte trods smerten sin nedstigning.“Luk op i kejserens navn,” råbte hendes forfølgere, men døren til krypten var barrikaderet, så de begyndte i stedet at hugge den i stykker med deres sværd. Hun løb nu næsten ned af trappen, men da hun til sidst anede enden igennem mørket, snublede hun.”Rafner, Jytlund og Favil, som kommer fra den lille landsby Kiska, er alle hvervet til kejserens legioner. Med et går de fra et fredsommeligt liv, til et liv med hård træning, vætter, guder og krig. Mødet med døden, overlevelse og kampen for det, de tror på. De sværger, at de ikke vil dø før de andre for på denne måde at kunne kæmpe videre. Deres historier og ophav folder sig ud, mens man følger deres færd. Hvad skete der i fortiden? Kan de stole på de ting, de får fortalt?En fantasyfortælling i en verden med flere guder, hvor man ikke altid kan vide sig sikker på, hvem der er de gode.

If you are a budding comedian, comedy journalist, making a witty speech or just want a good laugh, you'll really appreciate this book. With hundreds of great gags and how to write them, you'll find it indispensable.