Word: actions
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...these theories, developed during the mid-1980s, is that of “teaching for understanding.” This idea draws on an inherent characteristic of the arts, as it suggests that individuals demonstrate true understanding of a concept only when they are able to put it into action. “It borrows the idea of performance from the arts. It says, ‘It’s not what you know, but what you can do with what you know,’” says Shari Tishman, the current Director of Project Zero...
Though some of their technical achievements seem dated in retrospect, both of Zemeckis’ previous motion capture films were praised at the time of their releases, wowing audiences with human characters who both looked and moved like live-action actors. And yet “Beowulf” and “The Polar Express” have ultimately proven forgettable because they never managed to connect emotionally with their audiences. “A Christmas Carol” manages to preserve the human heart at the core of Dickens’ tale without sacrificing the awesome powers...
...hoping people will find it funny and we’re working with some special effects this year, which will be cool,” she says. These effect-laden sequences, which include a scene where one character is swallowed into the fires of hell, help add action to the quaint humor on display throughout the opera...
...heart of ASP’s “The Taming of the Shrew” is an uninspiring staging of Shakespeare with one novel idea that runs out of steam before the action really starts. The production begins as a smart, entertaining, and stimulating evening of theater, but it quickly loses its way. While it has some redeeming qualities and moments throughout, this performance simply feels lackluster. You could pay a visit to the Wild Cat this coming week, but, frankly, your money would be better spent at a real...
...governor’s symbolic action did not allay the fears of all local residents traveling on the Red Line yesterday...