Bonzuko

Today we rehearsed with 1700s costume pieces (and lots of imagination) as we continued work on our Rivals scenes. Enjoy this tableau of 1700s shenanigans. ~Jenn

Brian and Tracey

Besides Saturday’s Stage Movement class and Stage Combat club, which are *always* exciting!

The Boulder Quest Center is moving locations–they’re going about a block north to a space with very high ceilings! Yes! Before this happens, they’re holding their Friday test nite at the old location. Adults test at 6pm as usual. Sorry I can’t be there, folks–I expect an extra-exciting highlight film!

And Sunday’s my birthday.

Here’s a video of Kevin and Keegan testing out the high ceilings with naginata. ~Jenn

Fun With Naginata

In honor of Rusty Pipe (the play I just finished choreographing): an over-the-top knife stab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-G8as17jQ0

from the MSCD Stage combat club, 2010. Good times. ~Jenn

“Barbara’s barely-bought bottle of bubbly broke in a busted bag debacle.”

~Jason

“I’ve never been there. But I read about it … in a book!” – White Goodman, Dodgeball

Are you a book learner or an experiential learner? Why do you study anything at all – be it an assignment for school, a martial arts style, or the best way to beat a video game? Are you just trying to get a degree, a black belt, or bragging rights on XBox Live? Is the experience any fun?

Ever known a college-educated clueless moron? Ever met a black belt with a bad attitude and control issues or even lacking in skill? How about a fully competent person who could be programming video games but chooses to just sit around and play them all day instead?

There is an Asian parable wherein an esteemed imperial scholar goes to visit a renowned Zen master to seek knowledge. Upon his arrival, the scholar sits with the Zen master for a cordial cup of tea to discuss what the scholar wishes to accomplish by the visit. As the master pours the tea into the scholar

Not one of ours, this time! Thanks to stellar blog Boing-Boing for linking to this awesomely great zombie cosplay group. Disney undead? FTW! ~Jenn

Zombie Ariel vs. Sith Lord. I think Sithy's in trouble.