Arts & Humanities - 20 August 2007

I'm going to school for theatre this year, and I've been asked to prepare a monologue for the first day. I have it memorized, but the character I'm playing is 68 years old. I'm only 16, and I want to know if there's a way to put on a voice without taking away from the dramatic essence of the monologue. I have a feeling that me doing an old man's voice would make it seem funny, when it really has a deep feeling.... I like the way I've been doing it, in my own voice, but I'd really like to be in character all the way.

Also, there's nothing really in the monologue that suggests the character's age, so if I did take a certain stance or voice, it might appear to be comedic.... T

Thanks

2007-08-20 14:22:00 · 4 answers · asked by Brandon S 1 in Theater & Acting

We're having a bit of a conflict in our family. One of us thinks that Jefferson Davis was first, and Washington came directly after. The other is convinced that Jefferson Davis opposed Lincoln in the Civil War. Who is correct?

2007-08-20 14:21:28 · 11 answers · asked by al5645al 2 in History

And is it wrong to look for handouts?

2007-08-20 14:19:53 · 11 answers · asked by eoc1000 2 in Philosophy

2007-08-20 14:19:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-08-20 14:16:00 · 10 answers · asked by Mr. Harbinger 4 in Books & Authors

Is there any way i can go somewhere to "blow glass" for a day? do u need to have experience to be allowed to do something like that? i just want to make something once. i dont want to continue taking classes. What should i do?? thanx!

2007-08-20 14:10:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sculpture

I'm soft-spoken, and many people have commented on it and the fact that I talk quietly. Some say they could never picture me raising my voice or ever yelling, that I would never hurt a fly. How come when I talk normally, my volume sounds fine to me? What are the distinctions of someone who is soft-spoken and how come I don't recognize it in myself? Is it in the eye of the beholder?

2007-08-20 14:08:25 · 3 answers · asked by Chelsea 2 in Philosophy

I have finally reached the last five or six chapters of my first novel, and I have a good idea for them. The problem is, is that three of the main (sort of main) characters will die. Since I am planning on making it into a trilogy, I need opinions on whether this is a good idea (the reader will want to know what happens next) or a very bad idea (the reader will decide not to finish the trilogy because three important characters died in the first book, and in a mere couple of chapters). It's a fantasy book about a great war, if that helps at all. Thank you!

2007-08-20 14:08:14 · 7 answers · asked by The Fine Flu 3 in Books & Authors

What is 10 things that you guys learned from the book?

2007-08-20 14:06:30 · 1 answers · asked by ...... 1 in Books & Authors

As the reader what are you specifically looking for when reading and selecting a book?

2007-08-20 14:04:22 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Books & Authors

I have two signed paintings by Lekniff, I want to seel them. They are appraised at 1500 for both. Any Ideas?

2007-08-20 14:02:12 · 1 answers · asked by luciabella37 2 in Painting

It's a children's book, and I think it may have been part of a series - there was a family of giant dolls that were alive. I can't remember any character names, but I remember one of the boys in the family was blue.

2007-08-20 13:58:53 · 3 answers · asked by BoonieBlue 2 in Books & Authors

Which way is the answer to our seeking?

2007-08-20 13:48:12 · 20 answers · asked by Sahaja Yogi 2 in Philosophy

2007-08-20 13:46:08 · 11 answers · asked by Alan B 1 in Philosophy

.......or would you rather know the dirty hard truth, even if it hurts like H#LL

2007-08-20 13:46:03 · 5 answers · asked by Precious Taboo 2 in Philosophy

2007-08-20 13:43:41 · 5 answers · asked by bruce d 1 in History

And how do I stop this?

2007-08-20 13:42:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

i am a soprano but can be an alot
i want a song that isn't boring
i want it to go high but not be high the whole time, just need a song that can show my range in 16 measures
it has to be from a musical
thanks

2007-08-20 13:41:09 · 3 answers · asked by brdwaylvr 3 in Theater & Acting

i'm an actress, and my acting coach told me to work on expressions. please give me a list of all the expressions u can think of. most expession list gets 10 points!!

ex. happy, sad, mad, etc.

2007-08-20 13:32:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

I am just asking how does one call something history

2007-08-20 13:24:22 · 9 answers · asked by RetroactiveRegression 2 in History

like sirius black ?!! ^_^ but my favorite color is pink !
i'm a huge fan of hp btw what do u think about DH ??"loved it" and OOTP movie ?

2007-08-20 13:24:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

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thanks ~

2007-08-20 13:20:28 · 3 answers · asked by cathy d 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

When it comes to romance novels, would you like first edition novels to collect or the cheaper in price the better?

What I am asking is if you like the author of a romance novel and / or the story, would you be willing to collect that persons novels? Or is that something that you wouldn't collect?

2007-08-20 13:20:27 · 6 answers · asked by Airplanegirl 6 in Books & Authors

please help me

2007-08-20 13:19:29 · 4 answers · asked by strawberryshortcake1234567892 1 in Books & Authors

Is it a character from a novel, or a historical person, or a mythical creature... Just curious ;)

2007-08-20 13:16:25 · 10 answers · asked by aceix 6 in Books & Authors

so we conlude that there must be a negation of the universals but if that such been ,what part of our self is the universal and the particular? ..

1.particular universal ====absolute value as the particular
the particular negate the universal
2.universal particular ====absolute value as the universal
the universal negate the particular
on what number would you suggest much to come up for a unique truth which could be bear by all? is it not a truth in each one of us and not a truth to all as a group.......

2007-08-20 13:11:28 · 4 answers · asked by preliminary thinker 1 in Philosophy

I'm Iranian and I reach the Prophet Muhammad from my father through his daughter (his sons did not survive childhood) The name for us is "Seyyed" which kinda means "Sir" or "Lord". My father's mother has a family-tree that goes to his grandson. But the only record I know of from my father's father is that (this is confusing, please try keep track) the only record is that my grandfather's grandfather used to sign his name as "Seyyed" and that is about 200 years ago. How can I be sure?

Also, is there a website or book or place where you can check your ancestry if you are Iranian?

2007-08-20 13:10:13 · 7 answers · asked by Marc Hector 3 in Genealogy

2007-08-20 13:03:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

When i was little i loved to act but no school i ever went to held plays or drama classes/clubs. (except this one time when i signed up but i was already in basketball and so they wouldnt let me join, but that was only one year when my school did a play) I live in a boring old city where auditons and things are never held. So i know i will have to work extra hard because i dont like in like hollywood or something. I really want to become an actor. Hopefully, my new high school will have a good drama class/club. Please help. I dont care if its a drama, comedy, triller, etc. oh btw i live in springfield,mass (probably never heard of it)

2007-08-20 12:59:18 · 3 answers · asked by JustAnotherMarionette. 6 in Theater & Acting

2007-08-20 12:56:54 · 6 answers · asked by Lola 1 in Books & Authors