Its been ages

Apoligies to anyone for lateness. Have fallen foul to a number of problems over the last 2 months: 1) Although my timetable is comparitively empty to that of preceding semesters, I have managed to plug the gaps with other things. 2) My computer had a 4 week hissy fit that resulted in me formating the computer. As so much has happened the best thing to first would be to start talking about my modules for this year (Got 74 for my Production Environment Essay). I got my results back yesterday for 1st semester and they were way better than I could have hoped. So Happy! Especially with Acting One and Theatre and Society. Acting Two Managed to pass acting one which meant that I am currently now being taught by Joan and Chesh. Joan Mills (Flight) classes have been interesting as she has tonnes of energy. We are currently working on Shakespeare sonnets. Mine is this (which I have learnt) That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. In me thou see'st the twilight of such day As after sunset fadeth in the west; Which by and by black night doth take away, Death's second self, that seals up all in rest. In me thou see'st the glowing of such fire, That on the ashes of his youth doth lie, As the death-bed, whereon it must expire, Consum'd with that which it was nourish'd by. This thou perceiv'st, which makes thy love more strong, To love thee well, for thou will leave ere long. Picked it at random. As well as this we are currently learning a Georgian chant (Mara-val-jam-i-eh) which is pretty cool. Have chosen my monologue aswell now which is another Brecht one. It is The Little Monk's speech from 'Life of Galileo'. Thinking of initially basing him on a character from Babylon 5 called Lenir. With Chesh (Merchant of Venice), we are working on Shakesperian duologues. I am working with Aidan who I know from the Vladimir course. Aidan works at one of the bakeries in town (which is amazing!) which I lost twice when trying to show it to Em. After every practical we go down there and buy something (I recommend the Apple Turnover or Jam Square). Theres a thing called a Rheidol surprise which you have to try when there. Directing Very interesting. Hopefully the gamble may pay off as I was originally going to do Theatre in Education. I have to direct two people in an extract of my choice.By a stroke of luck, I am directing John (Vladimir, Journey's End) and Aidan (Vladimir, Coriolanus) so I know I can trust these guys. Have just told them which parts they are playing and hope to have a run through soon. After trying to find an extract (mum and dad brought my box of plays)I finally returned to Equus by Peter Shaffer in a hope to see it afresh from a director's point of view. As well as directing an extract I also have to act in another 2. I am working with: Maria (Vladimir, Acting two) who is directing me and Graham (Acting One, Acting Two) in Pillowman which is an amazing play. Dewie who is directing me and Tim (Vladimir, Directing) in Bent which is going to be an interesting one to do. American Voices As well as the practical, I also have a nice theoretical module as well. This was another gamble (I no nothing of American Theatre) and seems to have paid off. I am really enjoying the module and have recently handed in an essay on stereotyping. Read an interesting play called 'Topdog/Underdog'. Only 3 modules, but they are busy ones. Got confirmation of accomodation in PJM which I am happy about. Auditioned for 'A day in the Death of Joe Egg' and got down to the final audition but unfortunately didnt get the part (oh well). Tried desperately to find something to fill the time after Second Year since I am annoyingly unable to do Baz's thing in Cardiff (Twas a tough decision but a good one as it meant that I had two days spare to revise). Therefore Nicki convinced me to audition for Amadeus by Peter Shaffer (Equus) which Cheshire is directing for the Arts Centre. I auditioned and managed to drag my mate John up aswell. Alot of people were there and me and John ended up getting a call back. I was lucky enough to audition with Lizzie who I had worked with on 'Twelfh Night' a year ago. On the subject of John, him and Bugsy (Vladimir, Journey's End) have taught me and others something called 'The Game'. The rules are simple: If you think of the game then you lose. When you lose you have to admit it outloud. Its bloody annoying. And typing it now, means that I have lost repeatedly. Parents visiting this weekend, will bring me MS Office to install. Nicki has introduced me to several wonderful Tv series. My favourite is Millenium (which we are about to start on the 3rd Season) and my new interest is that of Babylon 5 (just started the second season). We both agreed that for Valentine's day we would not get each other anything but both of us still did. For me, she developed all the photos of us together (some of which I have on my wall). I made her a card and bought her an eore toy that she liked. She has also bought me recently a Batman graphic novel which I need to read soon. On the subject of Batman, I have really gone to town with my craze. Have bought the entire animated series on DVD and it is amazing! Currently working through my DVD collection at the moment (on The Usual Suspects). Had the Curtain Call gala last weekend. This meant that I spent the week avidly trying to do the marketing for it. It turned out really cool in the end and the gala was a great success. I was selling tickets for it on the door. Have also been introduced to the Wonderful thing that is 'The Ricky Gervais Show'. Now I am not a big fan of Ricky Gervais, but he himself isnt the star of the show. That role goes to his friend, Karl Pilkington who is a leg-end. To Do list: Direct 1 Extract Act in 2 Extracts Act in 1 Sonnet Act in 1 Monologue Act in 1 Duologue Pay for Gregenog Pay for London Pay for Electricity Hoping to watch Serenity soon with the house (Nicki introduced me to Firefly). Went for a walk with Grae (An Ideal husband, Who Bumped off the Baggage?) and we covered a fair distance in a short amount of time, visiting the cannon, llanbadarn and constitution hill. Did Mike's soap opera 'Shoreline' which was hilarious.