My Artistic Statement 10/2/12

So tonight I made this video of me working on my two page artistic statement for North Carolina. It was really difficult and really made me think. I am just pouring out all of my ideas into the pot, and my second revision will be more of trying to put what I wrote into a structure.

Ohio University Application

So tonight, I began filling out my application for Ohio University. I filled out 4 of the 5 pages of the application. I REALLY NEED TO GO OVER QUESTIONS WITH YOU NEXT WEEK. There is a lot of stuff I don't understand. Okay. That's it for tonight.

- John Gryl

Second Half of UNCSA Application

Tonight, I almost completed the entire application for North Carolina. I really want one of our college days to role around so I can ask you a bunch of stuff on the application. Well, the other stuff I need to go along with application is my artistic statement and letters of recommendation. Well that's about it for tonight.

- John Gryl

College Application UNCSA

So, I have spent pretty much over 20 minutes working so far on this application filling out all of the basic information. I researched a bit on how much the fee will be to send in the application, and it will be $95 so that's great. Like I said in the video, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you about that the application has asked me. I am pretty excited for what is to come, I am also registered for the October SAT's so I guess we'll see where I am with that. Okay.

- John Gryl

Blogs for the Week of 5-14-12 (ONLY VIDEO)

Blogging This Week

Monday:

Tonight I read a bit of Tartuffe. I read where Dorine is getting Damis to help her plan against Mariane marrying Tartuffe. I'm like literally praying that she does not have to.

P.G. : ABSENT

Tuesday:

Tonight I continued reading Tartuffe. This is the part where I actually get to "meet" Tartuffe. I guess right now Tartuffe is telling Dorine she is ugly and he is doing it back. He knows something is up and I think he's preparing himself. I'm going to continue reading.

P.G. : 100

Today I deserve a 100 because I am continuing to grow as an artist. We had the day to film so I rehearsed with everyone while our director made everything was okay for filming the next day. Abbi was practicing shots with us and I found myself getting interested in Cinematography.

Wednesday:

Tonight I continued reading Tartuffe. I was completely wrong about him thinking they were up to something! He openly declared his love for Elmire, when she has a husband. This is really crazy and I just cannot believe it. I am supposing that Elmire does not feel the same way by what she said to him. I am also extremely happy that she is basically forcing Tartuffe to enforce Mariane's marriage with Valere.

P.G. : 100

Today I deserve a 100 because I started with the first day of filming. I got into costume and makeup and warmed up. Film is so much different from theatre and it is actually a little more difficult because I have to tone my self down. And unlike things on the stage, the camera sees everything and it looks really fake unless you really act.

Thursday:

Tonight I continued reading Tartuffe. Damis heard everything Tartuffe said! Elmire is trying to get him to be quiet but I honestly do not think he will be. Good, I kind of hate Tartuffe myself, and these lovers deserve the truth and the freedom.

P.G. : 100

Today I deserve a 100 because I handled filming really well today. Something happened with a prop yesterday so now we have to film everything again. But since we troubleshot yesterday we have everything down pat today. Today the shots came out better because I really focused myself to be real in front of the camera and Lexii said it was working so I am proud of myself.

Friday: Dance Spring Concert.

Blogs for the Week

Monday:

I only read a little of Tartuffe tonight but wow! I cannot believe Orgon is gonna make Mariane marry Tartuffe. His own daughter! And obviously by the way Mariane reacted she does not want to marry him and this is going against her will.

Here's some vocab words:

Decorum:Dignified propriety of behavior

Zealot:A fanatical person

Grandeur:The quality of state of being impressive or awesome

P.G. : ABSENT

Tuesday:

Tonight I continued on from last night with reading Tartuffe. What was most interesting to me is this part after Orgon announcing to Mariane that she was going to marry Tartuffe. This conversation that continues after that is with Orgon and and Dorine. It is pretty funny actually that Orgon is so ignorant to what his daughters really want and maybe that he is making the wrong decision. Honestly Dorine was right when she said that Tartuffe is off the street and he is making his daughter marry a bum basically. One part I wasn't sure about was if Dorine was saying that Mariane is bound to cheat on him, I'm pretty sure though. She said something about being cuckold.

P.G. : (HESPA)

Wednesday:

Tonight I continued reading Tartuffe. I am so happy Dorine wants to help Mariane. Mariane really needs to step up a little like Dorine was saying. Even though it might be hard at the time period but she really needs to speak her mind. Also considering that she is in love with Valere. I just wish I knew what was wrong with Orgon, like can't he just stop? I really want to know what's got him all "head over heels" for Tartuffe. I can't wait to read how Mariane gets out of the marriage.

P.G. : 100

Today was a half day and we didn't get to film but we helped tech for Cleo Mack's dance show. I started by taking the frame thongs to the trailer but I got called down to do a fitness workshop with an Olympic runner. I still feel like I deserve a 100.

Thursday:

Tonight I continued reading Tartuffe again. That was so stupid about Mariane and Valere's fight. I actually was fooled for the moment that they were actually going to break up. I give props to Dorine for jumping in and fixing it before it actually stopped the relationship. And she was smart for proposing that idea to keep Mariane and Tartuffe separated. I hope this works.

P.G. : (HESPA)