What a title. What does it mean? Well, this film actually does not make any sense for me (frankly). The purpose of watching it? Because Dr. Edwin asked us to watch it. Well, at least I still can get the gist of the story.
It is about film versus theatre. During that time, the emergence of film really took over theatre. The popularity of the film actress overlapped the popularity of theatre players. If we look at the reality of life, that is what actually happen.
Even in Malaysia, we praised, worshipped the film actors and actress more than the theatre players. Although we know how hard they work for a theatre compared to a film. We know about it, yet we still prefer to go for film instead of theatre. Why? I had explained it in my first post. Boring, unaffordable tickets, bla, bla, bla…
However, Puteri Gunung Ledang the Musical had done a marvellous job. It had mesmerised Malaysian to watch it again and again. The latest news I heard, there is a man who watch it four times!!!! He must be a rich man. I don’t think that I can do it because of the price of the tickets. Once is enough, to make sure the momentum does not fall down and the excitement does not fly away.
Again, in my opinion theatre players are much better than film actors and actress. Give some credit to them while they are still alive.
Monday, February 27, 2006
Reduced Shakespeare Company???
Watching all plays written by Shakespeare in two hours? Wow, it is amazing how if we can do it. Well, we did it two weeks ago. How? Well, Dr. Edwin asked us to watch the CD of Reduced Shakespeare Company.
At first, I don’t have any idea how it is going to be presented to us. Actually, it is a theatre which had been taped. What impressed me the most when watching this play is that the energy that the actors have. All four of them are really professional actors. They must have put all of their energy and effort to make it happen. They have to memorise all the lines that they must speak during the play.
Indirectly, this play gives me better understanding about Shakespeare’s plays. Almost everybody agree that learning a Shakespeare play will bore us to death. The most difficult part is the language. Do you dare to speak in Shakespeare language in everyday life? Of course everybody will say “What on the earth are you trying to tell me???”
The best way to present, teach and learn Shakespeare’s work is, of course, through the funny way. And that is what they did in Reduced Shakespeare Company.
Well, I do wish that I can watch it again!!!
At first, I don’t have any idea how it is going to be presented to us. Actually, it is a theatre which had been taped. What impressed me the most when watching this play is that the energy that the actors have. All four of them are really professional actors. They must have put all of their energy and effort to make it happen. They have to memorise all the lines that they must speak during the play.
Indirectly, this play gives me better understanding about Shakespeare’s plays. Almost everybody agree that learning a Shakespeare play will bore us to death. The most difficult part is the language. Do you dare to speak in Shakespeare language in everyday life? Of course everybody will say “What on the earth are you trying to tell me???”
The best way to present, teach and learn Shakespeare’s work is, of course, through the funny way. And that is what they did in Reduced Shakespeare Company.
Well, I do wish that I can watch it again!!!
Monday, February 20, 2006
How to teach drama...?
Well, although we will not teach any kinds of drama to our students, we still need to learn how to teach it. In case, there are students who will take English Literature. (Does that kind of subject exist in SPM now?) However, it is still helpful because we may want to introduce drama to our students for English Language Society. We also may want them to perform it at school. Maybe during PTA’s meeting, sports day (?), teacher’s day, or any other events.
Well, it is not that bad, until you have to do simulated teaching. Yeah, yeah, yeah. It is the time for us to laugh at other people’s presentation. And as the result, people will laugh at you too. Not that bad huh! What you give you get back…
Well, (another well) when we do simulated teaching, then we will know how it feels to be like a real teacher. If you a kind of person who is a stage fright, please overcome it, as soon as possible (this message is for me too!). You have to make sure that your instructions are clear enough for the students to understand. No joke okay. If you yourself do not know what you are doing at the moment, you will be in a great trouble. As a teacher, you need to make sure that you are prepared with whatever kind of question that your students will ask.
Another important thing, we also need to use the right set induction to make our lesson as appealing as ever. Then only our students will be interested and pay attention to what we are talking about.
So my friends, make sure for those have not done their simulated teaching, please make it well (another message for me too). Not only to score good mark, but also to prepare ourselves when we go out for practicum and work. Good Luck!
Well, it is not that bad, until you have to do simulated teaching. Yeah, yeah, yeah. It is the time for us to laugh at other people’s presentation. And as the result, people will laugh at you too. Not that bad huh! What you give you get back…
Well, (another well) when we do simulated teaching, then we will know how it feels to be like a real teacher. If you a kind of person who is a stage fright, please overcome it, as soon as possible (this message is for me too!). You have to make sure that your instructions are clear enough for the students to understand. No joke okay. If you yourself do not know what you are doing at the moment, you will be in a great trouble. As a teacher, you need to make sure that you are prepared with whatever kind of question that your students will ask.
Another important thing, we also need to use the right set induction to make our lesson as appealing as ever. Then only our students will be interested and pay attention to what we are talking about.
So my friends, make sure for those have not done their simulated teaching, please make it well (another message for me too). Not only to score good mark, but also to prepare ourselves when we go out for practicum and work. Good Luck!
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Puteri Gunung Ledang-the musical
The legendary about Malacca’s famous warrior is very close to us. Especially to Malays. But it does not mean that other races do not know about it. Now, at Istana Budaya, there is a theater entitled, PUTERI GUNUNG LEDANG- the Musical.
How does Puteri Gunung Ledang is related with Hang Tuah. Well, is this theatre, the princess is deeply in love with this Malay warrior. Actually, according to history, Puteri Gunung Ledang NEVER falls in love or has any kind of relationship with the admiral. It is just a story…
It is not bad to watch it, as this is the first time I watch theatre. What’s more at ISTANA BUDAYA!!! Well, that is impressing. I never imagined that I will go there.
Talking about the play, let’s see whether it satisfies the characteristics of a good play.
1. Does the play satisfy our intellect?
Well, maybe we should think again about sacrifices that we did to our loved ones. Does it worth?
2. Does it show organization?
Very well, organized!
3. Does the play show the ideational content?
Well, my first reaction after watching this play is, is it a tragic ply? Well, it is. Because Gusti Putri Retno Dumilah chooses to sail to Malacca to meet her loved one. The tragedy happens because if her free will.
4. Is the play meaningful to us?
Certainly it deals with our everyday live!! No question.
5. Does the play have economy, novelty and impact?
A 2 hours and 15v minutes play, it can be considered ok. Just like you watch film at cinema. But watching theatre enable you to see life performance. The price? Hmm.. I only pay RM15.00, (the actual price is around RM 150.00) only 10% from the actual price.
As the conclusion, it is worth to watch it. It is a great loss for those who do not watch it!!!
How does Puteri Gunung Ledang is related with Hang Tuah. Well, is this theatre, the princess is deeply in love with this Malay warrior. Actually, according to history, Puteri Gunung Ledang NEVER falls in love or has any kind of relationship with the admiral. It is just a story…
It is not bad to watch it, as this is the first time I watch theatre. What’s more at ISTANA BUDAYA!!! Well, that is impressing. I never imagined that I will go there.
Talking about the play, let’s see whether it satisfies the characteristics of a good play.
1. Does the play satisfy our intellect?
Well, maybe we should think again about sacrifices that we did to our loved ones. Does it worth?
2. Does it show organization?
Very well, organized!
3. Does the play show the ideational content?
Well, my first reaction after watching this play is, is it a tragic ply? Well, it is. Because Gusti Putri Retno Dumilah chooses to sail to Malacca to meet her loved one. The tragedy happens because if her free will.
4. Is the play meaningful to us?
Certainly it deals with our everyday live!! No question.
5. Does the play have economy, novelty and impact?
A 2 hours and 15v minutes play, it can be considered ok. Just like you watch film at cinema. But watching theatre enable you to see life performance. The price? Hmm.. I only pay RM15.00, (the actual price is around RM 150.00) only 10% from the actual price.
As the conclusion, it is worth to watch it. It is a great loss for those who do not watch it!!!
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Reading Literature: Different World View
There is a Malay proverb said that ‘the more you travel, the wider knowledge you get’. Well, that is true. But what about those people who cannot afford to go travelling? Are they as just dumb as a frog under the coconut shell?
The proverb is somehow argumentative. To get wider knowledge actually does not require you to travel a lot. Especially nowadays you can get the feeling to be at the place that you wish to just by clicking the Internet. Of course the feeling is not the same but the knowledge, yes, almost the same. And sometimes, better. But hey, there is another way to get and feel the experience. You can start reading.
Not all kinds of reading material can help you improve your knowledge. Especially those magazines that does not develop your mind. So, reading literature books might help you. What??? Literature book? How bored is it, don’t you know? How difficult to read between those lines, you have to interpret it. Bla, bla, bla…
Reading literature books are not as difficult as what many people think. The main point is not to understand the underlying meaning of the text first. But to enjoy the reading it self. Reading literature books enables you to explore the outer world just like those people who can afford to go travelling. It is easy too. You do not have to pack your bags, get the passport done, thinking what kind of food you might be served, what size of bed will you lay on…. You just need money and some determination to go to the bookstore and buy the books that you wish to. You can even read the classical fairy tales like from Hans Christian Anderson. You will never too old to enjoy those fairy tales.
So you people, what are you waiting for? Start reading now. If you do not have enough money to buy it, you can borrow it from library or even read it at the bookstore itself, like at MPH or Borders. My literature book is calling me now. I am going to read A Street Car Named Desire by Tennessee William. I am sure it will be a great experience!
The proverb is somehow argumentative. To get wider knowledge actually does not require you to travel a lot. Especially nowadays you can get the feeling to be at the place that you wish to just by clicking the Internet. Of course the feeling is not the same but the knowledge, yes, almost the same. And sometimes, better. But hey, there is another way to get and feel the experience. You can start reading.
Not all kinds of reading material can help you improve your knowledge. Especially those magazines that does not develop your mind. So, reading literature books might help you. What??? Literature book? How bored is it, don’t you know? How difficult to read between those lines, you have to interpret it. Bla, bla, bla…
Reading literature books are not as difficult as what many people think. The main point is not to understand the underlying meaning of the text first. But to enjoy the reading it self. Reading literature books enables you to explore the outer world just like those people who can afford to go travelling. It is easy too. You do not have to pack your bags, get the passport done, thinking what kind of food you might be served, what size of bed will you lay on…. You just need money and some determination to go to the bookstore and buy the books that you wish to. You can even read the classical fairy tales like from Hans Christian Anderson. You will never too old to enjoy those fairy tales.
So you people, what are you waiting for? Start reading now. If you do not have enough money to buy it, you can borrow it from library or even read it at the bookstore itself, like at MPH or Borders. My literature book is calling me now. I am going to read A Street Car Named Desire by Tennessee William. I am sure it will be a great experience!
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