Monday, April 6, 2009

Anti-essay readings

I believe the idea of this essay is to express yourself in some way. The Hakim Bay reading suggested expressing yourself by way of art or a public display such as a strike. This reading has many things that could get you into trouble so you must be careful with what you choose to do.
The Street Theatre reading suggested to define or express yourself in public areas such as parks or malls by some form of a theatrical performance. The performers may be buskers or organized theatre companies. They may be paid if it is for street festivals, children’s shows, or parades, but mostly the street performers are unpaid or may get some form of income by the audience dropping money in a hat. Street performers wear costumes and have simple props but they use their own voice an talent to express themselves. Street theatre offers an opportunity for people, who may not be able to afford a legitimate theatre school, to perform and do what they like to do. I like this idea because it is a way to express yourself in a way that you will not get into trouble or at least not as much trouble as with the Hakim Bay reading.
The chalk you tube video showed people expressing themselves by drawing on sidewalks. This is also done on campus through homecoming and other school organizations. Many groups write on the walk way in front of the University Center because that is where a lot of the school traffic will be able to see it.

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