Anyways, as the title doesn't suggest that well, this is what we did on wed and thurs, all fit into one blog =). We can all guess who's forgotten.
Kevin Sung
3/4/09
Goal: To present my improv in a comedic way and to allow others to understand what is happening through teamwork.
WHat we did: we watched improvs and did improvs. Sophie and my improv was basically run on the fact that we both heard a scream, and one of us wanted to be the hero and check it out (me), while the other didn't want to risk their lives and didn't want to join the wierd hero in their mighty adventure (Sophie). We also watched real improvs made up on the spot, while mixing in different ideas like Kung-fu, opera, soap opera, Shakespearean, Horror, Western, etc WITH voice.
Why we did it: We did this to, of course, practice improv. The second part, with the different ideas mixed in, was our first taste of real improv with voice and sound. Some people's were endless eye-boring tangents, while others captured comic effects very well.
What I did well: We presented the fact that I wanted to go somewhere through movements to get Sophie's attention while she repeatedly moved away from me. What we didn't do well was conveying the fact that the scream is what prompted the "checking things out" scenario.
3/5/09
Goal: SO TODAY! Wow! I'm listening to some tight music! So anyways the goal for today in drama: play around with improv on the spot posed by scenarios from the crowd (audience). Our main goal is to make sure the improv can be continuous and funny and not get dull.
What we did: We did more improv with different scenarios and stuff like Horror, Western, Mime, etc. We also played a game called I forgot what. Eesh. It was with a late co-worker, co-worker (X2), and a BOSS (hence, the name of the blog). Basically, the two co-workers try and allow the late co-worker to guess why they were late (doesn't that sound somewhat...suspicious or something?). And then the audience claps when the late-coworker gets the idea. I was called first as the boss. It was pretty entertaining to the crowd, with the number of laughs we got.
Why we did it: To become smart about guessing and of course, improvising key ideas that will help someone understand what's going on.
What I did well: I went up, forced by the luck of the pencil/pen. Actually, however much I want to blame it on the luck/misfortune, I realized that the game was really fun, and I felt as if I did well in moving the game along with the position of boss.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Starting to get serious...
Well, it's been busy yesterday and today. So imma fill in two days worth of journaling today.
if that makes any sense.
Kevin Sung
3/2/09
Goal: to work on movements in improv; to work on dramaticness and comedy.
What we did: We played Samurai Warrior, which is a game where you can use only your forearms to "strike" the other person. Any other part of your body is vulnerable and CAN be hurt. Therefore we made our only improv in the time allotted with 5 strikes. I was "paired" with Raz and Jessica. Afterwards we were assigned tommorow's real improv...skit or duo or w/e: basically a situation where there will be 2 (or three) people fighting for opposites of something. And only one can win!
Why we did it: We did Samurai Warrior to work on our movements in improv, and how to make big bold movements that will appear comic or dramatic on stage. Then we started the improv to actually practice the art of improv; but with time to use before. The Samurai Warrior game was basically leading into the improv, which is one without sound, only with movements are muted mouthings.
What I did well: I think I didn't do anything spectacular. I felt our Samurai Warrior improv didn't stand out that much, but it seemed like we got laughs from people. And I also feel that I'm good at contributing ideas to teamwork things.
Now onto...
3/3/09!!!
Goal: Is to work on improv skit and watch and learn from other performances.
What we did: As stated in the goal, we practiced our improv without the sound and watched a few performances (few being half the class). Me and Sophie's improv is based basically on a scream. We rush to the bus stop because its raining, and then we hear a scream. It freaks me out, and I wanna go check if anyone gets hurt, while Sophie begins insert some headphones. I hear it a second time, and tell Sophie to come with me. In the end, after a few useless attempts, I drag Sophie by the arm and run like superman towards the building.
Why we did it: To practice movement improv with practice beforehand.
What I did well: As stated before, I think I helped pose a lot of the ideas onto the table for me and Sophie's improv. I also feel that ours compared to others, although shorter, has more interesting ideas. Not saying others didn't, because some were awesome.
Why we did it: To prepare for the upcoming presentation of me and Sophie's own improv.
if that makes any sense.
Kevin Sung
3/2/09
Goal: to work on movements in improv; to work on dramaticness and comedy.
What we did: We played Samurai Warrior, which is a game where you can use only your forearms to "strike" the other person. Any other part of your body is vulnerable and CAN be hurt. Therefore we made our only improv in the time allotted with 5 strikes. I was "paired" with Raz and Jessica. Afterwards we were assigned tommorow's real improv...skit or duo or w/e: basically a situation where there will be 2 (or three) people fighting for opposites of something. And only one can win!
Why we did it: We did Samurai Warrior to work on our movements in improv, and how to make big bold movements that will appear comic or dramatic on stage. Then we started the improv to actually practice the art of improv; but with time to use before. The Samurai Warrior game was basically leading into the improv, which is one without sound, only with movements are muted mouthings.
What I did well: I think I didn't do anything spectacular. I felt our Samurai Warrior improv didn't stand out that much, but it seemed like we got laughs from people. And I also feel that I'm good at contributing ideas to teamwork things.
Now onto...
3/3/09!!!
Goal: Is to work on improv skit and watch and learn from other performances.
What we did: As stated in the goal, we practiced our improv without the sound and watched a few performances (few being half the class). Me and Sophie's improv is based basically on a scream. We rush to the bus stop because its raining, and then we hear a scream. It freaks me out, and I wanna go check if anyone gets hurt, while Sophie begins insert some headphones. I hear it a second time, and tell Sophie to come with me. In the end, after a few useless attempts, I drag Sophie by the arm and run like superman towards the building.
Why we did it: To practice movement improv with practice beforehand.
What I did well: As stated before, I think I helped pose a lot of the ideas onto the table for me and Sophie's improv. I also feel that ours compared to others, although shorter, has more interesting ideas. Not saying others didn't, because some were awesome.
Why we did it: To prepare for the upcoming presentation of me and Sophie's own improv.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Fun Friday
Kevin Sung
2/27/09
Wow Friday was really fun. What's ironic is that we had fun not knowing when we would be accused of murder and thrown into jail, and when we would die ourselves...
Goal: To play around and have fun on a Friday while doing a lil improv.
What we did: We played two games. The first was the game where you had to say a word that immediately pops into your mind that corresponds with what the last person said. The next game was brutal. We played Mafia, where 4 people would be mafia members and kill off the townspeople, and where the townspeople would guess who the Mafia were. whenever a person was killed, a story would be made up for them, which was the only improv i could see apart from the story to defend yourself when you were accused of NOT being mafia.
Why we did it: As the title suggests, it was Friday and I, for one, was pooped. So this was a nice, "relaxing" game which would somehow help us with our improv skills.
What I did well: For one, I got myself landed in jail by proudly stating, "I am the Mafia". Which I wasn't. SO, I was still accused and...it was pretty pathetic. Aside from that, I was able to observe the game really well, and take note of what stupid Mafia members do and such (and what NOT to do myself). I also enjoyed some of the death stories, which was one of the best parts of the game.
2/27/09
Wow Friday was really fun. What's ironic is that we had fun not knowing when we would be accused of murder and thrown into jail, and when we would die ourselves...
Goal: To play around and have fun on a Friday while doing a lil improv.
What we did: We played two games. The first was the game where you had to say a word that immediately pops into your mind that corresponds with what the last person said. The next game was brutal. We played Mafia, where 4 people would be mafia members and kill off the townspeople, and where the townspeople would guess who the Mafia were. whenever a person was killed, a story would be made up for them, which was the only improv i could see apart from the story to defend yourself when you were accused of NOT being mafia.
Why we did it: As the title suggests, it was Friday and I, for one, was pooped. So this was a nice, "relaxing" game which would somehow help us with our improv skills.
What I did well: For one, I got myself landed in jail by proudly stating, "I am the Mafia". Which I wasn't. SO, I was still accused and...it was pretty pathetic. Aside from that, I was able to observe the game really well, and take note of what stupid Mafia members do and such (and what NOT to do myself). I also enjoyed some of the death stories, which was one of the best parts of the game.
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