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Like a general inspecting her troops, Tench strode in silence over to the copy desk and picked up the printout of the â€Å"flash release† that now sat loaded in all the transmission machines like cartridges in a shotgun. When Tench read it, she had to laugh quietly to herself. By usual standards, the release loaded for broadcast was heavy-handed-more of an advertisement than an announcement-but the President had ordered the Communications Office to pull out all the stops. And that they had. This text was perfect-keyword-rich and content light. A deadly combination. Even the news wires that used automated â€Å"keyword-sniffer† programs to sort their incoming mail would see multiple flags on this one: From: White House Communications Office Subject: Urgent Presidential Address The President of the United States will be holding an urgent press conference tonight at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time from the White House briefing room. The topic of his announcement is currently classified. Live A/V feeds will be available via customary outlets. Laying the paper back down on the desk, Marjorie Tench looked around the Communications Office and gave the staff an impressed nod. They looked eager. Lighting a cigarette, she puffed a moment, letting the anticipation build. Finally, she grinned. â€Å"Ladies and gentlemen. Start your engines.† 53 All logical reasoning had evaporated from Rachel Sexton's mind. She held no thoughts for the meteorite, the mysterious GPR printout in her pocket, Ming, the horrific attack on the ice sheet. There was one matter at hand. Survival. The ice skimmed by in a blur beneath her like an endless, sleek highway. Whether her body was numb with fear or simply cocooned by her protective suit, Rachel did not know, but she felt no pain. She felt nothing. Yet. Lying on her side, attached to Tolland at the waist, Rachel lay face-to-face with him in an awkward embrace. Somewhere ahead of them, the balloon billowed, fat with wind, like a parachute on the back of a dragster. Corky trailed behind, swerving wildly like a tractor trailer out of control. The flare marking the spot where they had been attacked had all but disappeared in the distance. The hissing of their nylon Mark IX suits on the ice grew higher and higher in pitch as they continued to accelerate. She had no idea how fast they were going now, but the wind was at least sixty miles an hour, and the frictionless runway beneath them seemed to be racing by faster and faster with every passing second. The impervious Mylar balloon apparently had no intentions of tearing or relinquishing its hold. We need to release, she thought. They were racing away from one deadly force-directly toward another. The ocean is probably less than a mile ahead now! The thought of icy water brought back terrifying memories. The wind gusted harder, and their speed increased. Somewhere behind them Corky let out a scream of terror. At this speed, Rachel knew they had only a few minutes before they were dragged out over the cliff into the frigid ocean. Tolland was apparently having similar thoughts because he was now fighting with the payload clasp attached to their bodies. â€Å"I can't unhook us!† he yelled. â€Å"There's too much tension!† Rachel hoped a momentary lull in the wind might give Tolland some slack, but the katabatic pulled on with relentless uniformity. Trying to help, Rachel twisted her body and rammed the toe cleat of one of her crampons into the ice, sending a rooster tail of ice shards into the air. Their velocity slowed ever so slightly. â€Å"Now!† she yelled, lifting her foot. For an instant the payload line on the balloon slackened slightly. Tolland yanked down, trying to take advantage of the loose line to maneuver the payload clip out of their carabiners. Not even close. â€Å"Again!† he yelled. This time they both twisted against one another and rammed their toe prongs into the ice, sending a double plume of ice into the air. This slowed the contraption more perceptibly. â€Å"Now!† On Tolland's cue, they both let up. As the balloon surged forward again, Tolland rammed his thumb into the carabiner latch and twisted the hook, trying to release the clasp. Although closer this time, he still needed more slack. The carabiners, Norah had bragged, were first-rate, Joker safety clips, specifically crafted with an extra loop in the metal so they would never release if there were any tension on them at all. Killed by safety clips, Rachel thought, not finding the irony the least bit amusing. â€Å"One more time!† Tolland yelled. Mustering all her energy and hope, Rachel twisted as far as she could and rammed both of her toes into the ice. Arching her back, she tried to lift all her weight onto her toes. Tolland followed her lead until they were both angled roughly on their stomachs, the connection at their belt straining their harnesses. Tolland rammed his toes down and Rachel arched farther. The vibrations sent shock waves up her legs. She felt like her ankles were going to break. â€Å"Hold it†¦ hold it†¦ † Tolland contorted himself to release the Joker clip as their speed decreased. â€Å"Almost†¦ â€Å" Rachel's crampons snapped. The metal cleats tore off of her boots and went tumbling backward into the night, bouncing over Corky. The balloon immediately lurched forward, sending Rachel and Tolland fishtailing to one side. Tolland lost his grasp on the clip. â€Å"Shit!† The Mylar balloon, as if angered at having been momentarily restrained, lurched forward now, pulling even harder, dragging them down the glacier toward the sea. Rachel knew they were closing fast on the cliff, although they faced danger even before the hundred-foot drop into the Arctic Ocean. Three huge snow berms stood in their path. Even protected by the padding in the Mark IX suits, the experience of launching at high speed up and over the snow mounds filled her with terror. Fighting in desperation with their harnesses, Rachel tried to find a way to release the balloon. It was then that she heard the rhythmic ticking on the ice-the rapid-fire staccato of lightweight metal on the sheet of bare ice.

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The props used also added to the realism of the play, for instance, the bin lids and pellet guns created the street atmosphere in those days. Subsequently the guns at the end seemed very realistic the bang they made sounded as if a real gun had been fired. The desks and blackboard also helped the school scene also seem more real. The way the stage was rearranged after each stage was very good too, as there werent big pauses. Instead, the characters moved the props while the others were still in role. This didnt create confusion, but helped to keep the play running smoothly. Projection throughout the play was consistent and very good I was sitting near the back, yet I could hear everything the characters were saying (this, however may be due to the use of microphones). The way the narrator spoke was brilliant. He spoke very confidently and clearly. He was also smartly dressed, and the way he was spotlighted when he came on also added to the effect and powerfulness of his speeches. The characters stayed in role throughout the play and never hesitated with their speeches. This improved the play significantly after all, who likes to watch a play where actors are reading from scripts? The elements of comedy added to the play (Mickey spitting at things, Sammy with the worms in his pants e. t. c) made the play more enjoyable to watch. The actors singing voices were also very effective at first, I thought it was dubbed, but no, it was actually being sung. They sang clearly and in my opinion, sounded like the CD. The way the characters mimed in the background when the main action was going on was also very effective (The people in the background collecting benefit during the Its just another sign of the times song) I find a play looks lifeless if people are just standing in the background. The characters emotions were also fantastic. The crying looked realistic (no muffled laughing) and you could tell when they were upset (Mickey discovering Linda had been involved with Eddie), scared (Sammy on the run from the police after shooting that guy) or angry (Sammy on the bus with his knife). .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f , .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f .postImageUrl , .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f .centered-text-area { min-height: 80px; position: relative; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f , .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f:hover , .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f:visited , .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f:active { border:0!important; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f .clearfix:after { content: ""; display: table; clear: both; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #95A5A6; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f:active , .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #2C3E50; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f .centered-text-area { width: 100%; position: relative ; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #2980B9; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f .postTitle { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f .ctaButton { background-color: #7F8C8D!important; color: #2980B9; border: none; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 26px; moz-border-radius: 3px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; width: 80px; min-height: 80px; background: url(https://artscolumbia.org/wp-content/plugins/intelly-related-posts/assets/images/simple-arrow.png)no-repeat; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f:hover .ctaButton { background-color: #34495E!important; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f .centered-text { display: table; height: 80px; padding-left : 18px; top: 0; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0; padding-right: 108px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .ue1d49f6d3b6d6dfc1884b2fee909c28f:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } READ: Illegitimate Power: Bastards in Renaissance Drama Manchester EssayThe cast (Main characters) Mickey: The man playing Mickey was very good with staying in role; also he spoke clearly and confidently, and knew when to come in. He, in my opinion rehearsed well to create an accurate impression of this character that looked real. Eddie: The man playing Eddie stayed in role well and spoke clearly and confidently. This was a part well played, as he even sounded like a posh person (A first-class accent! ) Sammy: The man playing Sammy stayed in role and had an attitude like the character. He, in my opinion was well suited to this role, and brought Sammy to life. Mrs Johnstone: The woman playing Mrs Johnstone stayed in role throughout the play, also the accent she had was suited to the part (she wasnt posh sounding). She spoke clearly, and projected her voice well. She, in my opinion played the part very well. Mrs Lyons: The woman playing Mrs Lyons spoke clearly and stayed in role, but the accent she used didnt suggest that she was that posh. She spoke fairly clearly, and sung quite well it sounded like the CD, yet it wasnt dubbed! The Narrator: The man playing the Narrator stayed in role and spoke clearly and in a tone of voice that was stern, and in my opinion, suited to the play. He made full use of the stage when he was acting he walked around he didnt just stand in one place. He was appropriate for the part he played. I also thought the way that the characters became people in the background when they werent acting was brilliant, also, the way the actors changed costumes accordingly was excellent (Mickey changed quite quickly from his street wear to his school uniform. The way the characters interacted with each other was also admirable there was no hesitation, and arguments sounded like real arguments (were they real?! ), and as Ive previously mentioned, the characters stayed in role throughout the play no losses of concentration apparent. This was very good acting, from a cast that knew their stuff! I could learn a lot from this performance how to improve my stage techniques e. t. c. The way the stage was set out meant there were people all over the stage, not just in one place. This meant it was easier for the audience to see what was going on (in my opinion), and I thought this was a very effective technique. I also thought the way space was used was very successful when the narrator encircled someone, it gave the audience the impression that that person was being singled-out. This on the whole was an outstanding play, and the effects were first-rate, considering there wasnt a computer in sight. The actors spoke clearly and confidently, and stayed in role throughout the whole play. The props used were extremely realistic, and helped set the scene and the backdrop looked real. The singing also was superb, considering these people werent singers, and the costumes fantastic. They helped make the play more enjoyable. Also, the way Mickey and Eddie died at the end was extremely convincing (they didnt get up immediately), and in my opinion, added to the effectiveness of the scene. Despite the play lasting for over two hours and the seat being rather uncomfortable, I couldnt take my eyes off it. This was an A* performance and Id recommend it to anybody!

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