Appleseeds articles from May 2005

Appleseeds archives from May 2005

Acting through the ages: "all the world's a stage ...".
May 1, 2005... Who is your favorite thespian? That's a hard question, unless you know that thespian is another name for actor. The name honors the first known actor and playwright, the Greek poet Thespis, who lived about 2,500 years ago. Although stories...

Talk the talk.(acting jargon)
May 1, 2005... In the acting world, a "headshot" won't hurt, a "cattle call" isn't moo, and "break a leg" is a nice thing to say. Sound confusing? Acting, like many professions, has its own language, or lingo. Learn the lingo and you're one step closer to...

The Lion King's friend: join writer Barbara Hall as she follows a cast member from The Lion King ...(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Do you know the story about the Lion King? You might have seen the movie. Or you might even have been lucky enough to see the musical. A man who writes about the theater says that The Lion King is "kid-friendly." Ten-year-old Sydney McNeal...

Actor Stew.(Reading Corner)(Poem)
May 1, 2005... A word from the author... Here's a poem I wrote about acting. In high school, I loved being in plays. I really loved acting, but after taking my first creative writing class in college, I found that my journal is my stage. That's the way...

Hearing voices.(voice over acting)
May 1, 2005... Would you like to be an actor, but aren't the right age or physical type for the part? Don't give up: There may be a place for you in the world of voice-acting. Twenty-year-old Rickey D'Shon Collins brings Tucker Foley to life in the...

Only the first act: some children don't just dream about becoming actors, they're already hard at work. Read about some actors who began their careers as children.
May 1, 2005... Jackie Cooper is a great example. Born in 1922, young Jackie began acting in silent movies when he was only 3. He became one of the original Little Rascals but didn't stop there. You might have seen him as Perry White, Clark Kent's boss in the...

Behind the scenes.(theater, movie occupations)
May 1, 2005... If memorizing lines or crying on cue isn't your thing, you can still have a career in show business. There are lots of nonacting opportunities for you in the world of film and theater. Here are just a few: Casting Director--When actors...

Ethan's American Dream.(Ethan Dampf)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... Some kids dream of becoming a TV star. (Maybe you do, too.) But Ethan Dampf doesn't have to dream. He's living the dream--or the American Dream--as Will Pryor on the television show American Dreams. Writer Patricia Murphy chatted with...

Billy Seago: dramatically different.(Biography)
May 1, 2005... Billy Seago is a talented actor. He has performed at theaters all over the world. He also happens to be deaf. Although Billy can't hear, he can speak. He is an expert lip reader. He even knows two languages--English and American Sign Language...

The Artistic Home bringing out the magic.(The Artistic Home Acting Ensemble)
May 1, 2005... "WE BUILD ACTORS" is the motto at a unique combination theater and professional actor training center in Chicago, Illinois. In a tiny storefront space barely bigger than a school classroom, The Artistic Home helps aspiring actors "create a...

Dance through the night: the chhande, a high-pitched drum, begins its call at dusk. Yakshagana night!
May 1, 2005... Families hurry through dinner and trek across fields carrying mats to sit on. For more than 500 years, in towns and villages across southern India, people have come to watch the all-night Yakshagana plays. In a clearing or a temple yard...

Hidden meaning.(Puzzle Power)
May 1, 2005... Now it's time to use your new acting expertise. See how many of these words you can find in the grid below. If you get stuck, the answers are on page 33. No peeking! Actor Audition Cast Critic Director Drama...

Talk the talk: mix 'n' match.
May 1, 2005... Are you ready for "lights, camera, action"? Take this test to see how well you know basic acting lingo. Match the acting term on the left with its correct definition on the right. MIX 'N' MATCH 1. "Background!" A. "Stop the...