The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread- Page 77

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:29pm

From who?

[LariTheLoud]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:30pm

Christine? .... *shrug?*

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:41pm

I'm confused.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:41pm

I'm confused.

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:41pm

*shrug as well*

Wait, does the rainbow have leprechauns? Because they are scary, and would probably scare the kitties.

I guess I *did* say the word "object" first, but you totally misinterpreted my post! I was in no way refering to anything unsavory. You just have a dirty mind, Nia.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:50pm

Guys, I have a question.

I'm taking a writing course where the object is more to focus on HOW you write, not what you write... so we're allowed to write about whatever we want.

I have an assignment to write a narrative essay; to tell a story about an event that changed the way I look at something. I'm wondering if I should write about going to the film set, or backstage at Chitty -- because both of those hold true for that idea, but I'm afraid they'd come off sounding overly dramatic. I was thinking about writing a narrative of my whole "I wanna be a critic" sort of thing, and going into the various experiences I've had that have brought me to where I am now about it.

What do you guys think?

Updated On: 9/22/05 at 09:50 PM

[insomniak]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:52pm

That could work. Make sure you don't gush over anything, though.

[Ellie3]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:53pm

Oh wait!

I meant K***n.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:53pm

Either way, I'd keep it non-gushy... well, non "OMG ADAM!" gushy. But I'm thinking about shying away from the film set aspect because so much of what I have to say will come out as very cliched emotional response... since I still have trouble putting it properly into words.

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:54pm

Those both sound like good choices. Is it supposed to be entirely true? Then just tell it like it was, I guess. You don't really seem to be the "gushy"t ype, at least not professionally.

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:57pm

Ohhh, K***N. Now it makes sense.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 9:57pm

It can be entirely true, not true at all, or a bit of both. I write better when it's on truth.

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[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:01pm

So do I, even though a little bit of embellishment never hurt anyone. I'm having a sort-of similar problem with my college essay. I don't want to make it gushy, but I don't want it to be boring and not "about me".

I'm impressed that backstage at Chitty was so special.

[insomniak]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:01pm

Emcee, gushy wasn't the right term. You can be very sentimental when it comes to those topics and some teachers won't appreciate it or take it seriously. Also, the general rule of thumb with nonfiction is that it should be based on what happened, but if you don't recall an exact conversation, you can make it up so long as the original meaning is retained. Adding in completely fictitious events is not ok, though.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:05pm

That's why I think I'm not going to do that one, nia -- because you need the personal background to get why it's a big deal. I think the bit about the criticism has the potential to be a little bit more... academic.

Elphie, it was in a few senses, I guess, but probably not enough to write this thing on. When I stood on stage, I finally realized what it is that people say about it. I never thought it was something I'd feel so connected to, I guess.

[Ellie3]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:06pm

What did going backstage at Chitty change the way you look at?

I think I might be misunderstanding the question.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:08pm

Not much, actually. Other than the whole idea of "greater appreciation." Neither of those two "behind-the-scenes" examples really work.

[angelic1]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:08pm

Chitty just made me sad tonight. Everyone was in, which is good. But, one headlight was out on Chitty, Marc forgot some lines, the dogs were going crazy, someone dropped something in Toot Sweets that Raul had to pick up and throw offstage, and the audience was not into it (whatever audience there was). I think I paid too much attention to insignificant details, but, I don't know. I love Raul...love is understating, but he looks so bored. It's like he's going through the motions, which is fine, but he can do better. I've seen him do better. I guess he's just tired of adding depth to such a two-dimensional character. Oh, well, I love him and hope that he gets a real juicy role next that lets him be edgy and show off those acting chops. Sorry if I'm a bit of a downer. No yelling at me, I cry easy.

[insomniak]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:08pm

"I felt connected to theatre" MIGHT be borderline sappy... but this is me judging.

You'll need lots of tangible support if you go with this.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:10pm

Oh, it's sappy. But look who you're talking to.

Angelic, that makes me sad. It's the end of the week, though -- you can start to see him wear down. I like seeing him better on Tuesdays. Well, now they don't DO Tuesdays, but you know. I hope he gets out of his little slump. It makes me sad that he's bored. Did you go to the stage door?

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:11pm

That's sad, angelic. I'm sorry. Did you stagedoor?

*kicks Raul* Don't be bored!

[insomniak]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:12pm

Well, this isn't his type of thing. Maybe he wasn't bored? Maybe there's something else distracting him?

He'll be in for quite a while longer. Look alive, Raul.

[Ellie3]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:13pm

When I get assignments like that, I always mean to do my best, and in a way that's actually me - but I'm ususally so rushed for time I wind up spouting out an answer that I think the professor is looking for. I don't like doing it, 'cos it's usually formulaic drivel...but it gets good marks.

For example, for that question I might put how I once got trapped in an elevator with a Republican, and after two hours of deep conversation I realized that not all Republicans are evil. (Okay, maybe not quite that rubbish!)

Sorry, Emcee - that doesn't help you at all!

[insomniak]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:16pm

Two hours in an elevator? Elaborate.

I hate people who think everyone of the opposing party is an idiot.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/22/05 at 10:18pm

It sounds like he sort of phases in and out, nia. Maybe he was having a crappy day.