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Rhythm & The Djembe Drum
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A 4 page paper discussing the djembe drum. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Djembe.wps

Richard Dyer’s Star Image Analysis and the Phenomenon of Ellen DeGeneres
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This 6 page report discusses the ways in which performers become “stars.” Dyer’s theoretical construct is related to the star-image phenomenon and offers certain primary aspects of what a star’s image is made of: What the industry puts out; What the media says; What the star says and does; and what we (the audience) say and select. Ellen DeGeneres serves as an excellent example of a contemporary mass media personality who has made that transition to stardom. Mainstream or non-mainstream . . . she is an unlikely big star but nonetheless a star. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWstarim.wps

Richard Goode in Concert
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A 3 page concert report on Richard Goode’s performance at Carnegie Hall on April 12, 2007. The writer discusses each piece, drawing heavily on the program notes and reviews. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khgoodec.rtf

RICHARD III, AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN.
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This 8 page paper reviews three film adaptations of Shakespeare's Richard III, by Pacino, Oliver, and Loncraine. Each is analyzed for content, translation, continuity of theme, overall cohesiveness, as well as presentation. Each film exampled, summarized and supported with citations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBrichrd.rtf

Richard Lester: "Petulia"
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This 10 page paper discusses Richard Lester's 1968 film "Petulia," and how it explains his view of American culture at that time. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: HVLesPet.rtf

Richard Wagner’s Theories of Music
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This 6 page paper discusses Wagner’s theories of music and why he had such an impact on music in general and opera in particular. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVrwagnr.rtf

Ricky and the Red Freaks
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Ricky and the Red Freaks: This 6-page essay discusses the hypothetical situation relevant to Ricky, the lead singer of a famous rock band leaving the band and joining another. Issues pertinent to his performing in the same town and on the same night as his original band’s pre-scheduled concert are also examined. Bibliography lists 9 sources. SNRkband.doc
Filename: SNRkband.doc

Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator”
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A 3 page film critique of the Academy Award-winning 2000 epic spectacle. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGgladtor.rtf

Rigging And Costume
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Most people go to the theater in order to watch a 'production' that is interesting and entertaining. This 8 page paper explores the role of the equipment and people that are 'behind the scenes'. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KThmprig.wps

Rikyu and the Formal Tea Ceremony as Important Aspects of Balance and Conflict in the Film “Rikyu”
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Rikyu and the formal tea ceremony as important aspects of balance and conflict in the film “Rikyu”. In the 1990 film “Rikyu”, the importance of Rikyu and the traditional tea ceremony provide a reflection of the political balance and conflict going on in Japan during the leadership of Emperor Hideyoshi in the late 1500s. Rikyu was the respected tea master at that time and had formed a close alliance with the emperor. The emperor who enjoyed his power and wealth realized the importance of the tea ceremony in the life of Japan and proceeded to organize a large ten day tea festival. Throughout the development of the well orchestrated ceremonies, led by Rikyu, the emperor experienced conflict between the political forces around him, his need for tranquility, his alliance with Rikyu, his desire to invade Korea and the presence of other powerful political men present, such as Ieyasu. When Rikyu and Hideyoshi conflicted on the political aspects of Hideyoshi’s rule, such as the invasion of Korea, and Hideyoshi realized Rikyu’s growing influence in the country, he knew he had to remove Rikyu from the growing threat to his authority and through the ceremony insinuated that Rikyu must commit suicide; which he did to fulfill his commitment to the emperor and retain the balance in the country. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJrikyu1.rtf