Why A Night at the Theater Can Approach Perfection
Perfection? Yes, perfection. A night at the theater has the potential of approaching absolute perfection. The reason is simple. Theater is something that just about everyone can identify with, get lost in and enjoy. A live theatrical performance is like a movie on performance enhancing drugs. You’ll be effortlessly drawn into a live show like water is soaked up by sand.
Obviously the better the production, the better the night will be. Las Vegas or Broadway shows are the creme de la creme. What many people don’t know is that a wide array of Broadway plays tour across North America. So if you live in or around a big city, check online to see if one is currently showing near you. You can also learn which shows are scheduled to stop in your city in the near future. Some of the most popular Broadway hits are now on tour and showing in large cities like Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Toronto or Vancouver.
Men and women can enjoy plays and musicals equally. Theater is not exclusively a feminine affair, contrary to what some may think. I know a dock worker who is a “man’s man”. He used to make fun of musicals, claiming that going to a show was not very masculine. He then attended The Jersey Boys musical, a hot new Broadway play about Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons, and found himself deeply moved by the experience and has since been two more times.
If you want to do something unique and memorable for an evening with a friend or date, the theater is the perfect idea. You can plan your entire night around the show. If the show you’re going to is some distance away, that’s fine, since most shows last long enough to be worth the travel. Maybe get drinks or dinner beforehand. Then head to the theater and take in the venue. Many theaters are gorgeous, with ornate architecture and interesting and unique configurations. Grab a drink at the bar in the lobby and then find your seats. Get comfortable, strap yourself in and ready yourself for an experience like no other.
When the lights go down and the curtains go up, you and your theater-mate will be magically transported to another place and time and you’ll forget about anything that was on your mind before. Movies have a way of doing this too, but professional plays achieve this in a much more profound way. The music is live, with the orchestra pit directly in front of you. The actors are right there, generally a stone’s throw away. And the changing lights and stage sets have a way of rapidly altering your consciousness in a way that moves you deliberately through a story to achieve the most intense experience as possible.
There’s usually an intermission when you can go for a stretch out in the lobby, briefly gather yourself and discuss Act I. Then back to the show for the Act II and the finale.
So if you want to have a unique evening out with a friend or date, a time that you’ll both equally enjoy and remember with a smile, buy a couple of tickets to the theater and let a cathartic show whisk you away for a night you won’t forget. Indeed, a night at the theater can be a perfect evening for anyone.
Jason OConnor owns and operates http://www.authoritytheatertickets.com and http://www.bestshowticketslasvegas.com
Tips Upon Looking A Magician For Hire
When hiring a magician for a birthday party or corporate event, you will want an entertainer who offers a fun show and makes your event memorable. However, there are many so-called illusionists who haven’t taken the time to perfect their art form.
If you want your audience to be transported to a magical world, you must choose a performer wisely. In this article, we’ll uncover the tricks of the magic trade to help you spend your money wisely.
A good place to start your search, with regard to hiring a magician for your function, is with references from trusted friends and family. As well, don’t be afraid to hold auditions. Anyone can call themselves a magician, so be sure you know exactly what a performance will encompass before you sign a contract.
Most trustworthy professionals nowadays have a web site that offers a biography and a detailed description of their show. The top professionals feature videos on their web pages that let you see the types of routines that they perform and their presentation and interaction with audiences. Comparing videos is an excellent way to evaluate a performer and decide if they are right for your event.
Magicians perform two types of magic shows: stand-up/stage and close-up/strolling. In a stand-up/stage performance, he puts on a show that’s appropriate for small to large audiences that can include birthday parties and school functions.
In close-up/strolling performances, he walks around at an event and performs “close-up” tricks using cards, coins and other objects. Strolling magic works well at open houses, cocktail parties and company picnics. A professional magician usually will customize a show for a particular audience to ensure a great performance.
The Yellow Pages is a good resource to find a magician for hire but be wary of party planners and bookers. Many have clients who perform as magicians on a part time basis and the agent may not be clear on what their act entails. On the other hand, a high-end booker will evaluate your needs and match you with a magician that best suits your audience. Even then, insist on references and a video or live demonstration.
Hiring a magician for a kids’ party doesn’t have to be all smoke and mirrors. Do your research carefully and know what to expect. A performer dressed as a clown who also offers games probably isn’t the right choice if you’re hoping for sophisticated magic tricks. The same applies to other entertainers who dress up in costumes.
There are some accomplished magicians who dress as wizards and sorcerers but still check their credentials. After all, you want the party to be something your child will always remember as a magical experience.
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FAQ – What Is The Ligne Calire Style Developed By Herge For Tintin?
The ligne claire illustrations of the original comic books were very central to the whole ethos of the Tintin world created by Remi. The whole ligne claire look was such a classic that it’s inspiration went beyond comics with both Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein both stating it’s influence on the pop art scene.
Ligne claire (French for “clear line”) was created by Remi and found a home in the Tintin adventure comics. The style is very recognisable and can be described as drawing that uses clear lines which have the same thickness and importance, rather than being used to emphasize certain objects or be used for shading. This style of drawing incorporates strong colours and a will often show a combination of cartoonish characters against a realistic background. The use of shadow is rare and all elements of a panel are delineated with clear black lines.
Remi ligne Claire style evolved over time to the look we recognise today. Remi started out in a looser and rougher style that was evident in the American comic strips of the 1920’s and 1930’s. It was after World War II that Remi ligne calire style developed that not only accounted for the drawings but also the Tintin plot lines. The plots as a result were very straightforward and easy to understand.
Steven Spielberg has gone on record saying that the reason that he has not made a Tintin movie up until this point was due to the fact that he couldn’t faithfully recreate the look of the comics. It is now only today that this is possible.
Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings Fame has joined the project and the work he does at his Weta Workshop is at the core of how the eventual Tintin movie trilogy will look and feel. The look of the film will be similar to the work done to create Gollum in the Lord of the Ring trilogy. The Weta effects people used motion capture techniques on actor Andy Serkis then using key frame animation and subsurface scattering rendering techniques enabled the first completely convincing portrayal of an animated humanoid in a feature film.
Weta was able to do this using very fast super computers and the brains of some of the best digital special effects people in the industry. They spent a year putting together a 20 minute demo for the Tintin movie. This demo was reported to of wowed the backers. Jackson said “We’re making the character look photo realistic; the fibers of their clothing, the pores of their skin and each individual hair. It is possible that the work, certainly the first one will start next year”.
The look of the film can only be guessed at but the information given would suggest using real actors then digitising them as with Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and then using them on actual live world backgrounds.
This would make for a very exciting Tintin trilogy with Jackson and Spielberg being able to truly capture the essence of Tintin and relate that onto a big screen. It truly is something to anticipate with relish.
Holly Franklin has been a fan of Tintin since she was a kid and she contributes to a website dedicated to bringing you the latest news of the upcoming Tintin movie at:-
http://www.letintinmovie.com
What It’s Like To Attend a Broadway Show
Ever wonder what a Broadway show is like? Are you looking for an evening filled with astonishment and wonderment, grandeur and thrills? Where you enter a world of mystery and grandeur from the moment you step into the theatre to find your seat. Gazing about you in awe at this world you have just entered, a rich tapestry of color surrounds you, the lighting muted and soft, lending an eerie glow as you are about to experience all the world upon a stage, with sounds merrily emanating from the orchestra pit in front of you, and gigantic and ornate curtains on the stage rippling with activity unseen behind them.
Then you and audience become muted as the curtains part and you have your first view of the show before you. You notice you are holding your breath as you drink all the stage in, feeling as if you are a part of this world you suddenly find yourself in.
You immediately begin to empathize with the characters you witness on stage, you feel their pain and joy, and you almost become part of their world indeed. In too soon a time it seems, the actors retreat and you seem as if you can breathe normal for a moment as the lights softly glow again. Now it’s between Acts and you get a chance to saunter to the lobby to grab a drink and chat with your theater mates. You may get a program book, deciding for yourself that you must have something to look at, when the real world intrudes, to help carry yourself back to this world of wonder, remembering how you felt. Your life seems forever changed, leaving you wanting for more with the loud applause and the final curtain call.
In cities all over the country, seeing a Broadway show is pure pleasure for those looking for one of the finer things in life, at a cost everyone can afford. From New York City to Boston, Chicago to L.A., National tours of the Broadway hits Wicked and the Lion King can be seen in many cities across the US and Canada.
From the oldest running show on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera, to The Color Purple, a movie made into a Broadway show, your choices are endless for a night filled with wonder and something you will never forget, whether you are crying with the actors on stage to laughing so hard there are tears in your eyes. Going to the theater is an experience that has no equivalent. You’ll find yourself carried to a world that you’ve never been to before, in all its brilliance and magnificence.
Jason OConnor owns and operates http://www.ClickitTicket.com – http://www.oakwebworks.com/tickets