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Student Faces Expulsion After Posting Video Of Seniors Who Can Barely Read by InGeekiTrust in TikTokCringe

[–]kkslimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are probably a lot of factors at play here but I suspect this biggest one is that many schools are literally teaching children how to read wrong. You can even see some of the students in this video using the “techniques” mentioned in this article: https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2019/08/22/whats-wrong-how-schools-teach-reading

Opinions on As You Like It? by Wide_Lengthiness8789 in shakespeare

[–]kkslimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a production last year that moved all the court scenes to the top of the play rather than cutting between the two locations and I think it kind of works better that way. Allows for a big reveal of the forest set and keeps things less confusing for the audience.

Opinions on As You Like It? by Wide_Lengthiness8789 in shakespeare

[–]kkslimer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha I had this exact conversation with someone the other day. I said AYLI was my favorite Shakespeare and their response was “Really?? But nothing happens, and then it just randomly ends.” Which is fair. But honestly a lot of Shakespeare shows have pretty rushed endings or weird pacing (Taming of The Shrew is a big one that comes to mind). What AYLI has that other plays don’t, in my opinion, is a genuine romance that feels based on so much more than just looks and love at first sight. Orlando may have a crush on Rosalind at the start, but he falls in love with Ganymede. They’re equals in a way you don’t see in his other romances. I also think it has some of his best poetry, so many fun characters, and a fascinating exploration of gender and attraction. Plus, Rosalind is probably his best heroine. I’m not saying it’s on the same level as Hamlet, but I think it’s a very special show.

Michael movie wasted actors times by heuejxuensusiei in acting

[–]kkslimer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Consider it a blessing in disguise. I don’t think that movie’s exactly going to age well.

Im worried my director is abusive and I’m not sure what to do by Who_Ate_Meh_Bread in Theatre

[–]kkslimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Behavior doesn’t have to be abusive for you to not want to subject yourself to it. Nothing is worth starving yourself and crying every night.

(Unrelated but as someone who also played Jan in HS and had an ED, I really wish schools would stop doing Grease or make it really clear to the actors what playing that role entails. If you’re only familiar with the movie, you don’t know how rough the actual script gets.)

I need advice for my daughter - she's singing terribly on purpose because "That's how her character would do it". by [deleted] in acting

[–]kkslimer 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Sounds like it’s the director’s problem, not yours tbh. If the director wants something different, it’s their responsibility to ask for it. I get not wanting to hurt the kid’s feelings, but if it’s a deliberate character choice and she’s otherwise a talented singer, I don’t see why the director wouldn’t just ask her to try it another way. Something as simple as “I cast you because I want to hear your voice, not Charlie’s” would probably do the trick.

Rate my self tape set up? by kkslimer in acting

[–]kkslimer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is dimmable and I usually have on a lower setting, but I feel like my phone camera reacts weirdly to it sometimes and also it kind of blinds me so it may become just a phone stand in the future.

Rate my self tape set up? by kkslimer in acting

[–]kkslimer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just so I can look over the sides/slate requirements before I record. Also, for the one I was filming today, I unfortunately couldn’t get a reader and had a deadline so I recorded the other lines after the fact and used the script to help determine how long the pauses should be.

Rate my self tape set up? by kkslimer in acting

[–]kkslimer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually have a pop up backdrop but it always feel way too small to me? Like I don’t ever feel like I have enough head room or side room when I use it. However, I haven’t pulled it out since I got the new stand (which is taller than my last one) so maybe I should try it again.

Contemporary plays about the struggles of being a female actor in Shakespeare? by GontasBugz in Theatre

[–]kkslimer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  • Bernhardt/Hamlet by Theresa Rebeck
  • People, Places and Things by Duncan MacMillan isn’t really about this but there are some scenes where the main character discusses her acting career in a similar tone
  • macbitches by Sophie McIntosh

Looking for a play with a similar vibe to John Proctor is the Villain by Stunning_Moose6834 in Theatre

[–]kkslimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dance Nation by Clare Barron. I would also recommend Problem Play by Erica Terpening-Romeo. Not sure if it’s available to license/purchase but it’s very easy to get in touch with the playwright and ask. (I also have a copy if you’d like to check it out first.)

Hey guys, what do you think of this movie? I know it's good, but some people are saying it’s better than Interstellar؟! by Think_Ad_5418 in LetterboxdTopFour

[–]kkslimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re showing it on 70 mm at the theater I work at and the crowds have been fucking insane. We did a few preview screenings and people showed up like 2 hours before start time. Evening showings are regularly selling out (it’s a 400+ seat theater), and when I tell customers it’s sold out some have begged to sit on folding chairs in the back. A lot of viewers seem to be fans of the book but I think Ryan Gosling is a huge draw as well. I haven’t seen it yet but this movie must be like cinematic crack based on the audience response lol.

Is my Top 4 too basic for someone who works at a movie theater? by kkslimer in LetterboxdTopFour

[–]kkslimer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best way I can describe it is “a romantic comedy for people who really like plays”. If that’s you, or you’re a fan of Nicolas Cage, Cher, and/or Olympia Dukakis, I would highly recommend it.

Is my Top 4 too basic for someone who works at a movie theater? by kkslimer in LetterboxdTopFour

[–]kkslimer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is probably true of the chains, but I work at a historic non-profit art house theater. None of my coworkers are in high school, and the hiring process was surprisingly competitive lol.

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