Tell me about Back to the 80s
"It's your basic typical cheesy 80s movie plotline""all of the music is popular 80s music"
What's it like learning songs from the 80s
"Me personally I've known the songs as long as i can remember because my dad and i used to listen to these songs all the time, they're a little bit different because they're cut down for the show, so getting the original versions out of my head is a little bit challenging, otherwise I'm pretty familiar with them"
"Since it's a jukebox show, there's at least some kind of a familiarity with at least some of the music from the show"
What was it like going the whole summer without rehearsing?
"Once the school year started it hit me "wow I haven't done this in a while' but we didn't do any rehearsing because we knew that some people who were lead roles last year had dropped the class to take other things, so we had to recast some of the roles with people who are in the class this year. I think we decided not to do rehearsals because there was just a different group of people and we didn't know who would be what roles"
Are you happy that you got the oppertunity to do it again?
"Mr. Bazan decided that he would take suggestions from the class for what musical we are doing. And I had seen this musical just a few years ago in Witchita Falls, and I found it on the MTI website and i brought it up to the class and they all liked the idea, so Mr. Bazan got the rights and paid for it. So I really like the show, it's a big show I've wanted to do. especially the character corey, I'm really glad I get to play Corey because, it's the first show I can really remember seeing,so it's always been a big dream role of mine considering it''s my first expereince with theatre.
How does it feel that you made it happen esesially?
"we wouldnt really be doing right now even if i hadnt brought it up bc we are doing it now mainly bc it didn't come together like we had hoped to back in the spring, so we just ended up doing the music as a preview for what's coming this year"
What's it like doing an in-class musical?
"It's very different, there's not as much time commitment considering we're doing all of the rehearsals in class" " i can focus my after school time on homework or other shows that I'm in." "It's also different since it's not every day, it's A Day B Day schedule, so it's only every other day." "Yes so i can focus on hw and everything else but no because it feels like theres always less time to do it bc we can't have any extended rehearsals if we wanted to."
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Juliana Inteview
Tell me about Back to The 80s
"Itis super fun! It kind of reminds me of the movie Pretty In Pink"
"I think it's jus treally fun, energetic, and it's cliche in a cute way"
"The 80s were a really fun and bright decade so I think that is what the show encompasses"
"Last yeare verything we were wanting to do kept getting pushed back because of theatre UIL"
"We took the choreography from last year and modified it to make it more challenging because we have more time"
"We are learning about a dance of 2 a day"
What's it like doing an in-class musical
"In class it's good because we know we have a time constraint, so we're working with it instead of against it. We try to stay on task as much as we can to make it efficient"
What's it like learning songs from the 80s
"It's super fun, I love this style, it's definitly different from most musical theatre stuff. For musical theattre you usually use really good dictiona nd youre precice with what you say, but with the 80s, I sing Girls Just Want To Have fun and she kind of slurs it, so i started trying to pick up stuff like that. It doesnt need to be perfect it can be really fun. It's really fun and carefree" "You can take more liberties with the way you do stuff" "It's definitly been different but it's definitly expanded my musical repertior."
What was it like not rehearsing all summer
"We did not rehearse all summer" "It was surprising in a good way, how much we kind of picked it up right away." "I remembered the footwork it was kind of like muscle memory". "It was nice that it was still with us and we could still pick it up"
Are you glad you got to perform in the spring and continue it this fall?
"I feel like I've grown a lot personally as a performer, I'm really glad I get the oppertunity to do it again which is something you don't get a lot from performances."It's really special to me to be able to do it at th end of my sophmore yaer and then go the whole summer and see how ive changed and how i want to do it differently." "I want to see how much more confident I feel about it. I'm really excited for that aspect of it"" ifeel like i've broken out of my shell and I will be more confident in it." "It's really a blessing for me to get to do it again".
"Itis super fun! It kind of reminds me of the movie Pretty In Pink"
"I think it's jus treally fun, energetic, and it's cliche in a cute way"
"The 80s were a really fun and bright decade so I think that is what the show encompasses"
"Last yeare verything we were wanting to do kept getting pushed back because of theatre UIL"
"We took the choreography from last year and modified it to make it more challenging because we have more time"
"We are learning about a dance of 2 a day"
What's it like doing an in-class musical
"In class it's good because we know we have a time constraint, so we're working with it instead of against it. We try to stay on task as much as we can to make it efficient"
What's it like learning songs from the 80s
"It's super fun, I love this style, it's definitly different from most musical theatre stuff. For musical theattre you usually use really good dictiona nd youre precice with what you say, but with the 80s, I sing Girls Just Want To Have fun and she kind of slurs it, so i started trying to pick up stuff like that. It doesnt need to be perfect it can be really fun. It's really fun and carefree" "You can take more liberties with the way you do stuff" "It's definitly been different but it's definitly expanded my musical repertior."
What was it like not rehearsing all summer
"We did not rehearse all summer" "It was surprising in a good way, how much we kind of picked it up right away." "I remembered the footwork it was kind of like muscle memory". "It was nice that it was still with us and we could still pick it up"
Are you glad you got to perform in the spring and continue it this fall?
"I feel like I've grown a lot personally as a performer, I'm really glad I get the oppertunity to do it again which is something you don't get a lot from performances."It's really special to me to be able to do it at th end of my sophmore yaer and then go the whole summer and see how ive changed and how i want to do it differently." "I want to see how much more confident I feel about it. I'm really excited for that aspect of it"" ifeel like i've broken out of my shell and I will be more confident in it." "It's really a blessing for me to get to do it again".
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Interview Questions
Back To The 80s
Juliana Davis
1. How do you feel about your performance?
2. How much preparation did you put into this production?
3. How have you improved from the spring performance to now?
DJ Fortner
1. How do you feel about your performance?
2. How much preparation did you put into this production?
3. How have you improved from the spring performance to now?
Juliana Davis
1. How do you feel about your performance?
2. How much preparation did you put into this production?
3. How have you improved from the spring performance to now?
4. What is it like learning songs from the 80s?
5. How easy or difficult was it to go the entire summer not rehearsing?
6. What is it like doing an in-class musical?
1. How do you feel about your performance?
2. How much preparation did you put into this production?
3. How have you improved from the spring performance to now?
4. What is it like learning songs from the 80s?
5. How easy or difficult was it to go the entire summer not rehearsing?
6. What is it like doing an in-class musical?
Marco Bazan
- How does your musical theater class work?
- Why did you choose this show?
- Have you always put on a musical in your musical theatre classes?
- How has this years performances compared to years passed?
- Why did you choose to perform in the spring and again in the fall?
- What improvements have you seen in the cast since the spring?
- What is it like working on an in-class musical and outside of school productions?
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
The Camera
1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved? Camera Obscura is latin for dark room, and this was the first camera. It was a tiny hole through a wall and light would be focused and the outside scene was projected on the opposite wall.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera? The process of making a high quality glass lens began from Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens.
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce? A glass lens, a dark box, and a film.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera? It has a lens, a dark box, and a film.
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image? An electronic sensor called a CCD.
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode? Auto Mode is where the camera controls both flash and exposure. In program mode, you just point and shoot, you are able to control flash and other settings.
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work? It is used to blur out the background, so the camera will try to use the fastest lens setting (aperture).
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work? It is used to freeze motion, the camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button? You should half press the trigger button because it gives faster camera response time, more control over focus, and it encourages better composition.
10. What does this symbol mean? Disabled Flash.
When would you use this? When the mood of the photograph can sometimes be more dramatic when the natural light is used.
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two? 2
19. What does the aperture control? How much light passes through.
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light? Create a larger aperture opening.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera? The process of making a high quality glass lens began from Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens.
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce? A glass lens, a dark box, and a film.
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera? It has a lens, a dark box, and a film.
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image? An electronic sensor called a CCD.
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode? Auto Mode is where the camera controls both flash and exposure. In program mode, you just point and shoot, you are able to control flash and other settings.
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work? It is used to blur out the background, so the camera will try to use the fastest lens setting (aperture).
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work? It is used to freeze motion, the camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button? You should half press the trigger button because it gives faster camera response time, more control over focus, and it encourages better composition.
10. What does this symbol mean? Disabled Flash.
When would you use this? When the mood of the photograph can sometimes be more dramatic when the natural light is used.
11.What does this symbol mean? Auto Flash.
When would you use this? It is enabled by default and will automatically fire if the camera thinks it needs more light.
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light? The picture will be washed out.
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light? It'll be too dark.
14. What is a “stop.” It is used in every aspect of photography to represent a relative change in the brightness of light.
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two sons instead of one? 116. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four sons instead of two? 2
17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have? More light.
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have? Less light.19. What does the aperture control? How much light passes through.
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light? Create a larger aperture opening.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Newspaper Review
News
Bulldogs stride to promote awareness and change
The Color Run was run for fun as well as a race to raise money for the Bowie Band's trip to the UK. The Walk for Water is a walk where participants can carry water in honor of the kids who have to walk miles to reach clean water.
Bulldogs stride to promote awareness and change
The Color Run was run for fun as well as a race to raise money for the Bowie Band's trip to the UK. The Walk for Water is a walk where participants can carry water in honor of the kids who have to walk miles to reach clean water.
Who was quoted in the story?
Emma Seal, Emma Hull, Jordan Dinkins
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"It kind of sounds cheesy, but in a way it made me run faster around the areas that isn't have color so I could get more color and get there faster."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Statement
Commentary
The fight for prom rights
There is a hesitance for the city to allow gays the right to attend prom. Michaela believes there should be no such hesitance and they should be completely accepted.
Who was quoted in the story?
No one.
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
N/A
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Statement.
Student Life
Dreams within reach for college ready seniors Savellos and McEntee
Senior Ian McEntee was accepted into NYU's theatre program and got a lot of his help and experience from the Starlight Theatre Program. Senior Zoe Savellos got accepted into Stanford University, and she got her great work ethic from Bowie.
Who was quoted in the story?
Zoe Savellos and Ian McEntee
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"Cornwell always has a good heart and loves her students. She has really helped me grow".
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Statement.
Entertainment
Singers show off their skills
The Bowie Idol annual talent show occurred at Bowie April 12th. The show had extremely great talent and went almost perfectly.
Who was quoted in the story?
Maddie Martinez, Alexa Antoniadis, and Jimmy Ellerbrock.
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"I almost didn't want to go because I didn't want to watch people sing for two hours but I got my money's worth because it was amazing and I loved it."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Statement.
REWRITTEN CAPTION: Senior Joshua Stout and Senior Aubrey Goodwin, perform "Compass" by Lady Antelbellum with an accompanied guitar player. They give a breathtaking performance to the fully packed theatre.
Trends and Culinary
Kendra Scott proves to be a success with teens
Kenda Scott is an Austin originated jewelry business that has become a global sensation. Students at Bowie wear Kenda Scott earrings and seem to be most girls favorite jewelry.
Who was quoted in the story?
Anna Olson, Alexa Antoniadis, and Ashley Ellis
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"There's a lot of girls who wear them everyday. You can walk into any class and there would be at least one girl wearing them."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
No.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote.
REWRITTEN LEAD: Kendra Scott is a jewelry company that has many girls at Bowie wanting more and more jewelry.
Sports
Baseball team advances to state
The Bowie Baseball team got into the district championships with a 10-3 district record. Unfortunately the team lost during the regional quarterfinal playoffs.
Who was quoted in the story?
Chris Logan and Sam Degelia.
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
"When we made the comeback it was exciting, it was like a feeling of adrenaline pumping through your veins".
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Yes.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Quote.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Caption Writing Review
College bound student thrilled for graduating
Jason Banks hugs his brother excitedly after the graduation ceremony. Banks got accepted to Stanford, his dream school.
Woman flips her car making a sharp turn
Firefighters are working to rescue the woman from the vehicle. The woman was going 30 over the speed limit when she took a sharp turn.
Bowie wins their first game of the season
Travis Fulmore pitches a homerun winning them the game. Fulmore congratulated his teammates with lots of enthusiasm.
Students paints her school
Lily Allen is painting her school walls to brighten up the halls. Allen has always had a love for art and wanted to express it through painting.
Current Events Quiz 6.3
1. What is the Veterans Administration accused of doing to U.S. military vets? Page A1 "Obama: VA chief has job on line"
Manipulated waiting lists to hide long delays
2. What song prompted Iranian leaders to arrest six young men and women? Page A2
Happy by Pharell Williams
3. Look at the political cartoon by Marshall Ramsey on Page A9. What is the meaning of the cartoon?
It is showing how awful and "scary" the MERS disease is.
4. What is so unique about the medals that will be given to winners at the Xgames which will be held in Austin next month? Page C10
The medals will be made as belts to put a Texas spin on them.
5. What is the Art Science Gallery doing that combines science and discovery? Page D1
They have paintings that have to do with science as well as having insect based food.
REMINDER - Some of you are not writing enough here. A single sentence isn't enough. I expect you to expand upon your writing. If you think you have written enough, you haven't, write more. Be sure to answer WHY you think something.
Read one of the obituaries found on page B4 or B5. Read one of the longer ones. What elements make up an obituary? What kind of information is available. What thing would you expect to read in an obituary that you rarely find in on (see if you can deduce this one on your own)? Did you know that many new reporters first assignments are to write obituaries? What would you think about having to write one of these?
They gave information about their early life such as where they were born and how they grew up. They also gave information about what they like to do such as hobbies, and then gave info about the rest of their life. They didn't give any information about how they died. I did not know that reporters first assignments were to write obituaries. I think I would honestly be nervous because finding information from their loved ones must be very hard to do and to have them talk about their recently passed friend of family, would be hard for them to talk about.
Manipulated waiting lists to hide long delays
2. What song prompted Iranian leaders to arrest six young men and women? Page A2
Happy by Pharell Williams
3. Look at the political cartoon by Marshall Ramsey on Page A9. What is the meaning of the cartoon?
It is showing how awful and "scary" the MERS disease is.
4. What is so unique about the medals that will be given to winners at the Xgames which will be held in Austin next month? Page C10
The medals will be made as belts to put a Texas spin on them.
5. What is the Art Science Gallery doing that combines science and discovery? Page D1
They have paintings that have to do with science as well as having insect based food.
REMINDER - Some of you are not writing enough here. A single sentence isn't enough. I expect you to expand upon your writing. If you think you have written enough, you haven't, write more. Be sure to answer WHY you think something.
Read one of the obituaries found on page B4 or B5. Read one of the longer ones. What elements make up an obituary? What kind of information is available. What thing would you expect to read in an obituary that you rarely find in on (see if you can deduce this one on your own)? Did you know that many new reporters first assignments are to write obituaries? What would you think about having to write one of these?
They gave information about their early life such as where they were born and how they grew up. They also gave information about what they like to do such as hobbies, and then gave info about the rest of their life. They didn't give any information about how they died. I did not know that reporters first assignments were to write obituaries. I think I would honestly be nervous because finding information from their loved ones must be very hard to do and to have them talk about their recently passed friend of family, would be hard for them to talk about.
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