Mr. Michael Stepowany gave a history lesson today about the late 60's and how our props will relate to that time period. The 60's were awkward years for the US, much like today, it was filled with war, political and sociologic tension, and the country seemed divided.
There was: Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, psychedelic music, Kennedy's assassination, the Vietnam War, and the first man to walk the moon. It was a time when Hippies practiced the love movement and many were demonstrating against the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was a Cold War military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from November 1, 1955, to April 30, 1975 when Saigon fell. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between the communist North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist nations. The United States entered the war to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam as part of their wider strategy of containment.
There is a scene in the play when people are demonstrating, so we made and painted picket signs for the protestors. Mr. Stepowany explained that there were several protest demonstrations throughout the 60's but the majority of them were about the Vietnam war.
In the 60's was also the Black Power Movement and there was still racial tension between African Americans and Whites. All these details make up "Do You Like Good Music". Here are a few signs that the interns made:
Friday I Went to Mr.Step Class and Created A poster that said "Flower Power" I had fun. I also assisted him with building the music notes,For Do you like good music
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Its all most showtime ! This is the last week before the production "Do you like good music". We have been giving the skills and preperation to run the show. Now its our turn to step up and show off our talents .
ReplyDeleteWhos going to step up ? !
-Kia Johnson