We started Jack Davis this past week, looking at him as a contemporary innovator. We are studying his plays, "Dreamers", "Honey Spot" and "Stolen". In the past couple of lessons we looked at starting to act out his plays so we can understand the theatrical aspects of it. This was really frustrating because a lot of people were messing around a lot. It was difficult to stay on tast for a lot of us because the play isn't a partucularly interesting one, but it does portray the differences and issues between Aboriginals and Caucasians. I also struggled to keep focus and stay on task because the play requires a lot of concentration which was difficult for many of us. I think we probably should have done a warm up or game beforehand to get everyone in the mood or something because i think it will be really dificult to continue studying this play for long periods of time without a break in between, otherwise we will get worn out.
I played the part of an Aboriginal tribal DANCER, who has profound resonance in the play as the link to the Aboriginals' traditional culture. Even though the Aboriginals in the play now live in the city, the dancer links their lives back to their past.
We will start writing the essay this next week, which i hope means the class will be more focused. Till later.... xoxo
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Again some good insights. Doing a warm up before the class would be a good idea, we will do that. Concentration is a big part of that and it is something you have to do for yourself. In the end you have to take control and choose to either concentate or be distracted, no one else can make the choice for you.
Good luck next week
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