In 1957, the electrifying and acclaimed musical West Side Story shook the nation. Featuring a libretto by Arthur Laurents, sophisticated music by Leonard Bernstein, groundbreaking integrated choreography by Jerome Robbins, and hard-edged lyrics by Stephen Sondheim in his debut on Broadway, this show was nothing like America had seen before. In fact, everything about this musical was so innovative, that it was initially difficult to produce and the first audiences were unsure of how to react to it
In Andrew Marvell’s poem “Damon the Mower,” the protagonist describes his heartbreak after Juliana rejects him. Though Juliana’s voice is never heard in the poem, Damon freely speaks of her thoughts and actions. His monopoly of narration allows him to exploit gender roles and tell his biased side of their story. He portrays Juliana as a masculine, superhuman creature by aligning her with the typically male Sun and describing her through the use of three symbolic gifts he gives to her. Ultimately
Which Counts more--Taking a stand or winning Taking a stand is what counts more than just winning. Taking a stand is so much more than just winning one thing that will be forgotten about in maybe about a week. Taking a stand is standing up for what you believe that is right; opposing what is wrong in your view. Taking a stand is far more rewarding than actually winning. By taking a stand you’re being rewarded more over the long run than just winning. You’ll be rewarded with either praise or with
In Alan Paton’s compelling novel “Cry, The Beloved Country” published in 1948, he eloquently writes about the characters Stephen Kumalo and James Jarvis to tell a story with a momentous message about the effect of apartheid in South Africa. Paton expertly solidifies his dynamic and forceful writing in his novel with his uses of various literary elements like imagery, diction, allusions, motifs, and even the simplicity of his poetic writing voice. Although, in chapter 36 Alan Paton’s uses of biblical
PLOT STRUCTURE Oranges are not the Only Fruit is a story of Jeanette, a young female preacher, who was exorcised by her mother and other members of the Pentecostal Church congregation when they found out that she fell in love with another woman. For them, ‘These children of God have fallen under Satan’s spell” (p.104) for they have given in to their “undermined passion” (check if the term is correct then insert page) The novel is divided into eight sections, with the titles of the first eight books
1) Regeneration - If faith is produced by the regenerating power of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:8), then this must be the case of Old Testament saints (Hebrews 11) who looked ahead to the cross, believing that what God had promised in regard to their redemption would come to pass. 2) Indwelling (or filling) - Here is where the major difference between the Spirit’s roles in the Old and New Testaments is apparent. So, while in the New Testament the Spirit only indwells believers and that indwelling
Diego Velazquez's piece titled 'Las Meninas' represents the art of western civilization. This piece of art was made by oil on canvas in the year 1656. ' Diego Velazquez' decided to draw such a large canvas, describing himself in this group picture .The work performed represents All the work is a weird composition many questions revolve around between fact and fiction, and it produces a certain relationship between the characters and scenes. The size of this piece of art is (3.17×2.74 m) and
theatre man and a master of the Broadway musical, Jerome Robbins was known as one of the most imaginative, influential, and popular American creators of dance in the twentieth century. Robbins, in partner with his sense of innovation, was known for his skillful use of contemporary American themes and was notably praised for structuring ballets within the traditional framework of classical dance. Born originally under the Jewish surname Rabinowitz, Jerome Wilson was born on October 11, 1918 in New York
Introduction "West Side Story" is a cultural touchstone that has captivated audiences since its debut on Broadway in 1957. Created by a powerhouse team of artists, including composer Leonard Bernstein, lyricist Stephen Sondheim, choreographer Jerome Robbins, and writer Arthur Laurents, the musical reimagines William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" against the backdrop of gang rivalry in 1950s New York City. The story centers on the forbidden love between Tony, a former member of the white American
In 1943 Rodgers & Hammerstein joined forces to create the most successful partnership in American musical theatre. Both men were very well- established and successful Broadway writers, Hammerstein mainly associated writings musicals with Jerome Kern and Rodger’s doing the same with Lorenz Hart. The two joined together and were the perfect combination; Hammerstein wrote the lyrics and sent it to Rodger’s for him to set it to music. The first Rodgers & Hammerstein musical was Oklahoma! this was a first
In a simple Google search, typing in “Who is the Father of American Musical Theatre?” will bring up several results all pointing to one of the most accomplished and cherished composers of the twentieth century: Jerome Kern. Kern, an American musical theatre and popular music composer, is often regarded as the “Father of the American Musical Theatre” for his various accomplishments and innovations over the course of his decades long career. His ability to branch out, create, and apply new ideas to
pursue a career in theater. His first collaboration was “Always You” which he wrote the book and lyrics. The play opened in 1920, and in 1921 Hammerstein joined the lambs club. For 40 years Oscar Hammerstein ll composed with other musicians such as Jerome Kern with whom he enjoyed composing with. Oscar ended up marrying twice in his life. First to a Myra Finn with whom he had three children they named William Hammerstein and Alice Hammerstein and James Hammerstein by Blanchard. He also had a step daughter
Jerome Brudo’s was born in Webster, South Dakota in 1939. He was born to Henry and Eileen Brudos. He was the younger sibling of two. Henry Brudo’s was a farmer that couldn’t keep work. He moved the family all throughout the Midwest, which caused a rift in the marriage. Eileen was an unhappy housewife that raised the children while Henry worked. Eileen was strict on only Jerry, favoriting her eldest son Larry. She was a god-fearing woman, who was disgusted by anything sexual in nature. With such a
Wager (n.d.) suggests that Gagne’s legacy was inspired by his fascination for the studies of both teaching and learning, which encouraged him to create a theory of instruction that has since been used to form a strong foundation for research and can be adapted to guide further research in the future. Robert Mills Gagne (1916-2002) was a pioneer within the multidisciplinary field of educational psychology, specifically specialising in instructional technology. In fact, he is often informally referred
Making a statement to society in dramatic ways is something that has been done throughout all of history, and the bombing of a church in Alabama during the 1960s is no different. Three little girls died at the hands of someone, it doesn’t matter who, that wanted to make a statement to society in order to prevent change in society. MLK delivered a eulogy for these girls in which he props them up on a seemingly godly pedestal, equating them to the closest descendants of the lord Himself. King empowers
“The Rite of Spring” was certainly the most controversial piece of orchestral music of its time. The piece, composed by the Russian Composer Igor Stravinsky, included a great deal of uncommon musical elements. But was it really that uncommon? The world-changing ballet, “The Rite of Spring” was so controversial when it debuted in 1913, because it completely contradicted the common rhythmic and harmonic languages of the music at the time. The choreography and costumes were a main part of the reason
Ryan Bardwell English 1101 Derek Theiss 6 October, 2015 Making a Difference, One Note at a Time West Side Story began as a Broadway play in 1957, then was made into an Academy Award winning film in 1961. The popular film is best known for its singing and dancing to outstanding music for a moving story. These memorable songs are the creation of none other than the brilliant Leonard Bernstein. He was not only a composer, but also a conductor and pianist with a passion for obtaining world peace
Accompanying Charles Kane success, failure, and death the music in “Citizen Kane” is an indispensable factor for its triumph. Citizen Kane is one of the greatest films to ever be produced believe many critics. Well, it is definitely a 1941 American Masterpiece attributed to Orsan Welles. In addition to directing the film, Welles produced, co-wrote, and starred in Citizen Kane. It is praised for its innovation in visual techniques, narrative methods and of course music. In this paper I will examine
Maria Music: Leonard Bernstein [1918 - 1990] Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim [b.1930] The Broadway musical West Side Story [1957] is a modern rendition of Romeo and Juliet that involves the harsh streets gangs of the upper west side of New York City. The two gangs known as the Sharks and the Jets are battling for control of the turf. The situation becomes highly complicated as Tony falls madly in love with Maria the sister of the rival gang’s leader. This star-crossed
Jerome Lewis provides us with a first hand insight into the understanding of Ekila in his Ethnographic article ‘ Ekila; blood, bodies and egalitarian societies’. Lewis examines such an ambivalent concept with the help of the Mbendjele forest hunter-gatherers from northern Congo as he documents their ‘movement through life and the way physique and understanding grow together’ (Lewis, 2008, p297). Lewis highlights the scarcity and polysemic nature of Ekila and how practices and beliefs are incorporated