Friday, June 11, 2010

Describe a sunset to a blind person



this is probably the hardest thing anyone could ever ask you to do. a blind person does not know what sunny , yellow, or any other colour for that matter, or bright means. thus, how can you explain a sunset without visually describing it?




your sitting on a bench with a blind person. you are facing the ocean, they ask you what is a sunset like, and you turn to them and say: "the sun is setting, its warm, its inviting. it fills you up with awe, hope and dreams. the warmth fills your heart. it makes you feel like you could grab the sun's rays like a bouquet of flowers and hold them tight. it makes you aware of the day gone past and prepares you for the night to come. "




the blind person, turns their head back to you and says "its just beautiful isn't it?"


you smile a small, happy smile and reply "yes, yes it is"

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

A Play.. what to be, what not to be

Let the curtains rise, if what's behind it is good enough...
If i were to go watch an unknown play, and keep awake, there would need to be very engaging characters, humor incorporated into it at some points, a story line or moral that i could relate to, and some heartfelt idea about life or love. there would need to be a solid plot, because a story without a plot is a waste of time and my energy. the play must start or end with a bang. it must catch my attention and either keep me guessing and interested throughout it or leave me with something to think about. i love different set and costume ideas, this would make the whole performance more believable or interesting. However, i would not be able to stay in my seat if the play was too long, boring, monotonous (in its plot or with its boring characters) or offered a mediocre or cliched theme.