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How to Cry for a Play or Other Performance

By Christopher Ramos

How to Cry for a Play or Other Performance

How to Cry for a Play or Other Performance

In this guide, I listed a few tweaks and tips to fix the performance issues such as freezing, spikes, low FPS, stuttering, lagging, fps drop. in just a few minutes, youll be back in the game with better FPS. Sounds good? It is!

First, you need to ensure that you meet the official minimum requirements.

OS: Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / (64-bit only)
Processor (AMD): Phenom™ II X4 955
Processor (Intel): Core™ i5-750
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics Card (AMD): Radeon HD5850
Graphics Card (Nvidia): GeForce GTX 460
Hard Drive Space: 30 GB

But You’d be surprised how many games will run below the minimum requirements as long as you’re willing to give up some graphical fidelity

How to BOOST fps with the config file

Now comes the fun stuff. The following tweaks can help quite a lot, If your game looks like a slideshow even with the lowest video settings, you might be able to improve performance with a dive into the low end pc’s config file.

What low end pc’s config file do?
You’ll be able to push the graphics lower than in-game settings allow.

Does the game look ugly after install?
Yes, but will be playable even on intel hd graphics

How to install?
Simple to do, just download the config, copy, replace, enjoy!

Paste it in
C:UsersUserDocumentsMy GamesFar Cry 4

How to uninstall?
Game will automatically restore the original config file if you delete it

Letting Go of Errors and Mistakes

How to Cry for a Play or Other PerformanceMistakes or errors occur every day in baseball, but many players don’t have the mental game that allows them to let go of errors and this hurts their chances for success.

Errors such as missing a throw, botching a simple ground ball, striking out at the plate, or dropping a pop up occur all the time in baseball. Nobody is perfect, therefore errors are just another part of the game. However, these errors often become a huge mental barrier for athletes who cannot cope with mistakes, and as a result it affects their performance. In many cases, especially with youth players, these athletes will become frustrated and shut down for the remainder of the game.

I am sure you have made some mistakes in your baseball career, which you were unable to forget quickly. You might have carried a mistake with you for most the rest of the inning or even the rest of the game. Many ball players can’t enjoy the game or even the rest of their day because they are too busy beating themselves. It’s important to understand that dwelling on mistakes doesn’t help you get the error back, but it does take your head out of the game.

Dwelling on errors or missed chances during a game is the top distraction for athletes today. You cannot play in the present moment, or enjoy the game when your mind is stuck on a missed opportunity or error you made on the last play.

Rarely do athletes use their frustration or anger to help them perform better in baseball. On some occasions athletes can channel their frustration to make it work for them instead of against them to increase their level of intensity.

Why does your mind want to stay glued on the past and dwell on errors?

Many players dwell on mistakes because they high expectations for their performance. When you make errors it does not match what you expected of yourself (or what you think others expect of you). You set a standard for yourself (.500 at the plate) and expect that you should always perform up to that standard. Some players will display their anger or disappointment to others who are watching because they want to show others they are better than their mistakes. This only acts as a distraction for you and your teammates.

Once you start dwelling on an error, it is very hard to stop the cycle of negativity. Why? Based on my experience, you’ll try to avoid making errors again – not a great mindset for playing freely and focusing in the present play.

The best players in baseball are able to let go of mistakes and learn from them. Use mistakes to help you grow and become better ball players. If you can let go of mistakes quickly and maintain your focus so it does not snowball and affect the next play, you’ll be a better player overall. If you struggle with letting go of mistakes don’t expect your mental game to change overnight. You have to be patient with these changes, and improve over time.

The following are two important mental game strategies that will help you let go of errors:

1. First, you have to check your expectations prior to entering the dugout. Expectations are the root of your anger or frustration with errors because they set you up for feeling let down when you don’t play up to your personal standards. Some athletes have their own ways to deal with stress and frustration in competition. For example, some athletes practice relation techniques between plays, innings and on the sidelines. I have worked with some pitchers in the past who use items like Brain Stress Balls in the dugout between inning to help them let go of mistakes and ease tension in a positive manner.

2. After an error, you have to let go quickly and focus on the next play. This means you have to interrupt the dwelling cycle. You interrupt the dwelling cycle by making the mistake OK in your mind so you can play on. I know it’s not OK for you when you make errors, but you have to think this way to move on to the next play!

How to Cry for a Play or Other Performance

If you were challenged to produce real tears within the next sixty seconds, could you do it?

Physically producing genuine tears is one of the most difficult challenges for actors, especially those who perform live on stage. Actors use a variety of ways to elicit tears.

Tricks of the Tears

  1. Memory Driven Tears
  2. If you are like most human beings, you have probably had a good cry—maybe while watching a sad movie or maybe after a break-up. Of course, some tears are produced because of extreme grief or pain, and sometimes we cry when we experience profound moments of joy. Actors can recall these memories and produce “real” tears.
  3. To cry “memory-driven tears,” actors must be able to access past emotions. During the rehearsal process, recall an intense emotional experience and then say your lines. Choose the right memory for the right part. Find ways to connect the script’s lines with personal moments.
  4. Tap into Your Fears
  5. Some actors don’t think about actual events in their life. Memories might not be enough for a successful crying jag. Instead, before and during the scene, the actor imagines tragic events that never actually happened—but that would be devastating if they did occur. Some actors perform their scenes while imagining the loss of a beloved pet or family member. Others imagine what it would be like to find out that they have a terminal illness.
  6. Both of the techniques discussed so far take a lot of imagination, emotional awareness, and most of all—diligent practice.
  7. Be in the Moment
  8. “Being in the moment” means that an actor is so focused on what the character is going through that tears are produced out of pure empathy with the character’s situation. This typically works best when an actor is completely engrossed in the script. Playwrights such as Shakespeare, Miller, and a few others who crafted eloquent and powerful scenes make this crying method easier for actors to achieve.​

What Happens If There Is No Emotional Connection?

Unfortunately, there is a problem with the “Be In The Moment” technique. It does not work in every play. What if you have to cry, but you personally don’t “feel” it? Any actor who has performed in a less than wonderful or poorly written play will find it nearly impossible to cry on cue. It is hard to “be in the moment” when you do not truly value the power of the play.

In this case, there are a few more “tricks of the tears” that might help lacrimation.

  1. The Staring Method
  2. Close your eyes. Rub them. (Don’t rub them too hard; you don’t want to hurt yourself.) Now, you are ready to perform. While delivering your lines, make certain that you do not blink. Just continue to stare. For most people who stare longer than 30 seconds, their eyes begin to water. Ta-da! Realistic tears!
  3. The Menthol Method
  4. TV and film actors have the benefit of working with an entire crew of technicians and artists. Although some movie stars utilize some of the techniques mentioned above, many actors opt for an easier solution: menthol.
  5. A menthol tear stick and menthol tear producers are tools of the film and theater trade. The stick version requires a sparse application under the eyes. The tear producer works as a spray. Both produce immediate results.

Crying Is More Than Just Tears

Keep in mind that tears are not the only means to convey extreme grief or misty-eyed happiness. To quote Ursula, the sea witch in The Little Mermaid: “Don’t forget the importance of body language!”

By Jacque Vilet September 5, 2013 August 22, 2017

Pay for performance is a new concept in many countries.

Unlike the United States, some cultures consider it unacceptable to tell employees they are performing poorly. In these countries there is little variance in ratings, salary increases and bonuses. Performance ratings (if they exist at all), pay increases and bonuses are all pretty much the same.

Pay for performance, as we know it in the U.S., tends not to exist. Global companies need to understand the impact of these differences and search for ways to reconcile any conflicts.

How other countries view pay for performance

Here are examples of how pay for performance is viewed in some countries.

Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and Australia.

The Norm: Measure individual performance and link that to the amount of pay increase — individualistic.

Countries: Egypt, Mexico, India, Japan, France and Venezuela.

The Norm: Measure performance at the group/team level. Believe results require collective effort — collectivist.

Countries: United States, Canada, Sweden, United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands and Germany.

The Norm: Believe that the same policies, methods, processes and standards should apply to appraising all employees — universalistic.

Countries: United States, United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands.

The Norm: Hold the individual totally accountable for meeting performance standards — external circumstances are rarely considered — internal control.

Countries: United States, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

The Norm: Believe individual performance outcomes are due to forces at least partially outside of their control. These cultures believe in external control.

Countries: Venezuela, China, Russia, Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and India.

The Norm: Believe individual performance outcomes are due to forces at least partially outside of their control. These cultures believe in external control.

Countries: United States, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

The Norm: Evaluate individuals based on what they accomplish, rather than who they are. These countries are achievement-oriented.

Countries: Egypt, Japan, China, Russia, Mexico and France.

The Norm: Believe that the status/qualifications (family, education) of the individual should be a consideration in evaluating performance — ascription-oriented.

Countries: United States, Canada, Sweden, United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands and Germany.

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How to Cry for a Play or Other Performance

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The Norm: Believe that the same policies, methods, processes and standards should apply to appraising all employees — universalistic.

Countries: Venezuela, Russia, China, India, Japan and France.

The Norm: Believe that the identity of the person (family, education) and the circumstances should be considered — particularistic.

Countries: United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.

The Norm: Employees expect to participate in setting performance standards and challenge the manager when there is disagreement on performance level — low control.

Countries: Mexico, Venezuela, France and China.

The Norm: Employees contesting a performance rating or challenging a manager would be highly unlikely — high control.

You need to invest time

If a company wants pay for performance implemented company-wide and has operations in countries that aren’t used to it, it can be done. But it must be done in a way that shows respect for the culture and patience while the managers are learning and becoming comfortable with it.

Some heavy training needs to be done. They need to understand the fact that not all employees perform at the same level, some are better performers than others. Telling them the percentage of employees at each rating level for the whole company might help them see that the rest of the company really is using this system.

Managers could be asked to spread their ratings to use two rating levels in the first year — i.e. “3” – Meets Expectations and “2” — Exceeds Expectation. Additional rating levels could be added in subsequent years.

Does this take a lot of time? Absolutely.

Change doesn’t come quickly

But cultural change does not come quickly. Trying to cram a 5 point rating scale down managers’ throats for immediate use will cause major problems. If pay for performance is worth implementing it needs to done in a way that will cause the least havoc.

Bottom line: Understanding cultural differences is important to HR when implementing pay for performance plans. Knowing what reactions to expect ahead of time enables HR to develop ways to reconcile the differences.

With the help of education and transition plans, pay for performance can be successful over time on a global basis.

i have use a MSI gs63vr 6rf stealth pro gaming laptop
gtx 1060
intel 6th gen core i7-6700hq
6GB GDDR5
16g ram

i was having the hardest time with far cry 5. i did everything under the sun to try and get the fps up. you name, it i did it. i even went as far as going to a PC guru/yoda guy who took it apart and cleaned it piece by piece and put a whole new OS on it. but that still didnt work. no matter what settings i changed or what drivers i updated nothing changed and i was still at around 20-15 FPS
i really wanted to play this damn game. so i didnt give up. finally i was just messing around in the in-game setting like i had done 100 times before and i decied to disable the frame rate lock which is set at 60 . this allowed me to choose the frame rate that the comptuer went to and so i set it to like 90 and started the game for the hundreth time, but this time almost like god himself came down and touched my pc. the framerate shot up to 60+. i have no idea why or how this worked but if you have tried everything and anyhting. i suggest you try one more thing. or i may just be really stupid for not trying it the first day i saw the lag but. im a happy camper now. im posting this in hopes i can help somone with the same problem that i ran into, and hopfully stop them before they pay some guy with to look at your motherboard.

so i set it to like 90 and started the game for the hundreth time, but this time almost like god himself came down and touched my pc. the framerate shot up to 60+.

i have use a MSI gs63vr 6rf stealth pro gaming laptop
gtx 1060
intel 6th gen core i7-6700hq
6GB GDDR5
16g ram

i was having the hardest time with far cry 5. i did everything under the sun to try and get the fps up. you name, it i did it. i even went as far as going to a PC guru/yoda guy who took it apart and cleaned it piece by piece and put a whole new OS on it. but that still didnt work. no matter what settings i changed or what drivers i updated nothing changed and i was still at around 20-15 FPS
i really wanted to play this damn game. so i didnt give up. finally i was just messing around in the in-game setting like i had done 100 times before and i decied to disable the frame rate lock which is set at 60 . this allowed me to choose the frame rate that the comptuer went to and so i set it to like 90 and started the game for the hundreth time, but this time almost like god himself came down and touched my pc. the framerate shot up to 60+. i have no idea why or how this worked but if you have tried everything and anyhting. i suggest you try one more thing. or i may just be really stupid for not trying it the first day i saw the lag but. im a happy camper now. im posting this in hopes i can help somone with the same problem that i ran into, and hopfully stop them before they pay some guy with to look at your motherboard.

i have use a MSI gs63vr 6rf stealth pro gaming laptop
gtx 1060
intel 6th gen core i7-6700hq
6GB GDDR5
16g ram

i was having the hardest time with far cry 5. i did everything under the sun to try and get the fps up. you name, it i did it. i even went as far as going to a PC guru/yoda guy who took it apart and cleaned it piece by piece and put a whole new OS on it. but that still didnt work. no matter what settings i changed or what drivers i updated nothing changed and i was still at around 20-15 FPS
i really wanted to play this damn game. so i didnt give up. finally i was just messing around in the in-game setting like i had done 100 times before and i decied to disable the frame rate lock which is set at 60 . this allowed me to choose the frame rate that the comptuer went to and so i set it to like 90 and started the game for the hundreth time, but this time almost like god himself came down and touched my pc. the framerate shot up to 60+. i have no idea why or how this worked but if you have tried everything and anyhting. i suggest you try one more thing. or i may just be really stupid for not trying it the first day i saw the lag but. im a happy camper now. im posting this in hopes i can help somone with the same problem that i ran into, and hopfully stop them before they pay some guy with to look at your motherboard.

Where is the frame rate lock

on the main menu of far cry 5 go to options then hit video. then hit the far left symbol that looks like three little gears and youll see the option for frame rate lock. make sure it says “on” and turn the FPS up. mine is set at 90. maybe that will work for you!

How to Cry for a Play or Other Performance

Uncontrollable crying can be upsetting, uncomfortable, embarrassing, and exhausting. Understanding what causes crying, and learning how to control it is often a huge relief.

Sometimes, people have the urge to cry when they don’t want to and while it is important to note that there is nothing wrong with crying, there are some ways to control and prevent it from happening.

It is important to remember that crying could be a sign of a deeper problem, and if anyone suspects this is the case, they should visit their doctor.

Fast facts on crying:

  • Some people hardly cry at all, even in very sad situations, while others find even small things can set them off.
  • There is no specific cure for crying.
  • Crying is a normal response to a wide range of emotionally charged stimuli.
  • Treatments can help, especially if the person has a mood disorder.
  • Other management techniques and tricks can help control crying.

How to Cry for a Play or Other Performance

Share on Pinterest Basal tears are 98 percent water and emotional tears contain proteins and hormones.

There are three kinds of tears that humans can produce, each of them has a different purpose.

Basal tears

Basal tears make sure the eyes do not dry out and are always present in the eyes. Humans produce around 5 to 10 ounces of basal tears each day.

Reflex tears

Reflex tears are produced to help protect the eye. If smoke or dust gets into the eye, or it is irritated, the nerves in the cornea send a message to the brain and reflex tears occur.

Emotional tears

Emotional tears. When a person is feeling emotional, the cerebrum (the front part of the brain) registers that emotion and a hormone is triggered causing emotional type tears to form.

What are tears made of?

Tears are made up of protein, water, mucus, and oil. However, their content will vary depending on what kind of tears they are. Basal tears, for example, are 98 percent water, where emotional tears contain several different chemicals, proteins, and hormones.

There is no rule about how much crying is too much, and whether it is a problem depends on how an individual feels personally, and whether bouts of crying affect daily activities, relationships, and other aspects of everyday life.

Crying is normal, as are many of the reasons for crying. Some common reasons why a person might cry are:

  • frustration
  • fear
  • receiving bad news
  • missing someone
  • empathy
  • sad memories
  • anger
  • shock
  • feeling overwhelmed
  • a relationship breakdown
  • happiness

Mental approaches

1. Walk away

Walking away from a situation, it can be a helpful way to stop getting worked up and bursting into tears. Getting too angry, upset, or frustrated can cause crying so removing themselves and returning when calmer can help a person regain control.

2. Use words

Failure to communicate properly can lead to anger and frustration, which can trigger the urge to cry. Learning how to express feelings clearly, staying calm, and using words can help to keep tears at bay.

3. Have props and use distractions

Having something to scribble on, a stress ball, or something to look at visually may be of use when heading into a situation that could trigger crying. Distraction is another popular technique. Focusing on an activity or task, listening to uplifting music or starting a conversation can also be helpful.

4. Think about something positive or funny instead

Try to replace negative thoughts with positive ones or think about something funny or silly instead. Seeing the lighter, funnier side to a stressful situation can make things easier and stop someone from crying so easily.

Physical approaches

5. Concentrate on breathing

Taking a deep breath and focusing on breathing slowly and calmly can help regain control.

6. Blink and move the eyes

Moving the eyes around and blinking back the tears can prevent them from spilling out.

7. Relaxing facial muscles

When a person cries their face tends to tense up. Focusing on the muscles in the face and relaxing them can help prevent crying.

8. Get rid of that throat lump

Emotional crying also affects the nervous system. One way it reacts is by opening up the muscle at the back of the throat (called the glottis). This feels as though a lump is forming in the throat. Sipping water, swallowing, and yawning can help make the lump go away.

9. Do some exercise

Exercise releases feel-good endorphins and is a great distraction from what is causing the upset too.

Avoiding triggers is about knowing the things that make a person cry and being able to identify them. This makes it easier for them to manage their emotions, as they can spot and prevent familiar thought-patterns long before reaching the point of crying.

Some strategies include:

Acknowledging feelings

Sometimes crying can be a reflex because people struggle to acknowledge how they are feeling.

Trying to understand the cause of distress and coming up with practical solutions will be more helpful than masking the problem by crying.

Modifying behavior

Behavioral modification is where a person is asked to try and focus on their thoughts and actions and identify the triggers that cause them to cry. Doing so enables them to come up with coping mechanisms to help. The more a person repeats these, the more control a person will have over their emotions.

Talking to someone

Talking to someone, whether they are a trusted friend, a family member, or a trained professional such as a therapist, can help a person work out problems, relieve stress and feel freer.

Writing it down

Some people find keeping a journal or writing their emotions down is a beneficial way to explore their feelings, find patterns, and see if there is a root cause for their problems that needs addressing.

How to Cry for a Play or Other Performance

Devil May Cry 5

You can but don’t need to.

well,if you are not a dmc fan,just find a video which introduce you the story of dmc series.watch it.done.
old action game don’t have good experience when you play it though nowadays standard.especially after you play the latest dmc.

You have 3 options:

1. Play DMC1, DMC3(especially this one) and DMC4(if you like nero this is the one you wanna play) and if you want extra credit to say you played them all DMC2.

2. Just watch some videos explaining the series.

btw if you play DMC3, its highly recommended to get the “Style switcher” mod.

You have 3 options:

1. Play DMC1, DMC3(especially this one) and DMC4(if you like nero this is the one you wanna play) and if you want extra credit to say you played them all DMC2.

2. Just watch some videos explaining the series.

btw if you play DMC3, its highly recommended to get the “Style switcher” mod.

Also, welcome to the family

Also, welcome to the family

If you don’t play 1, 3 and 4 then you’ll be catching up on three games worth of moves and combos.

As for the story, it probably will not be as enjoyable without playing at least the third and first game since it’s heavily connected.

You’ll probably still enjoy it without playing the others. But don’t do what the other guy said and watch it on youtube because playing it feels completely different to watching it. Especially when you’ve just beaten a ridiculously hard final boss.

the only dmc you dont have to play is Dmc by ninja theory its basically a retelling origin story but its not necessary

the only dmc you dont have to play is Dmc by ninja theory its basically a retelling origin story but its not necessary

This is such a bad troll.

Not even close to a retelling or Origin Story when the Origin of that Dante is completely different to Original DMC Dante. The lore is completely different.

the only dmc you dont have to play is Dmc by ninja theory its basically a retelling origin story but its not necessary

This is such a bad troll.

Not even close to a retelling or Origin Story when the Origin of that Dante is completely different to Original DMC Dante. The lore is completely different.

Far Cry Primal: PC graphics performance
Crafting your own weapons on a large scale Far Cry 5 island

The article is work in progress, Multi-GPU scaling results still need to be added.

We take a look at Far Cry Primal in our usual in-depth ways. That would be tested on the PC gaming wise relative towards graphics card performance with the latest AMD/NVIDIA graphics card drivers. Multiple graphics cards are being tested and benchmarked. We have a look at performance with the newest graphics cards and technologies. We test with the game based on the day-1 release all patched up combined with AMD Radeon Software Crimson 16.2 drivers and for Nvidia their GeForce 362.00 WHQL driver.

A few days ago the console versions have been released, the PC version has just launched. From early reports it’s clear that the game is rather graphics demanding in terms quality settings versus your graphics card. In this article we’ll try to expose what would be well suited for a PC.

This article will cover benchmarks in the sense of average framerates, we’ll look at all popular resolutions scaling from Full HD (1920×1080/1200), WHQD (2560×1440) and of course that big-whopper of a resolution Ultra HD. UHDTV (2160p) is 3840 pixels wide by 2160 pixels tall (8.29 megapixels), which is four times as many pixels as 1920×1080 (2.07 megapixels). Taking place in 10,000 BC, Far Cry Primal fully embraces the core of its predecessors — scavenging to survive against bizarre, chaotic enemies in a wild, unlegislated frontier, except that this time there is no rogue state or crazy totalitarian to facilitate this, it is how the world is.

Far Cry Primal is quite unlike any of the previous games in the series, as it throws you back to prehistoric times, when humans lived in primitive tribes and when woolly mammoths and sabre-tooth tigers still roamed the planet You’ll play as Takkar and try to save and reunite the Wenja tribe in land of Oros, while facing off against the savage and cannibalistic Udam and the fire worshipping Izila tribes.

Instinct is your best weapon .

Far Cry New Dawn PC graphics performance benchmark review
We check out and benchmark the PC version of Far Cry New Dawn (2019) for Windows relative towards graphics card performance with the latest AMD/NVIDIA graphics card drivers. Multiple graphics cards .

Far Cry 5 PC graphics performance benchmark review
We check out and benchmark the PC version of Far Cry 5 (2018) for Windows relative towards graphics card performance with the latest AMD/NVIDIA graphics card drivers. Multiple graphics cards are bei.

Far Cry Primal: PC graphics performance benchmark review
We take a look at Far Cry Primal in our usual in-depth ways. That would be tested on the PC gaming wise relative towards graphics card performance with the latest AMD/NVIDIA graphics card drivers. Mu.

Introduction

The Devil May Cry series has a long history, starting with Devil May Cry, which premiered for Playstation 2 in 2001. Since then, several iterations of the game have been released by Capcom, with DmC 5 being the seventh installment. Unlike some other popular video game series, Devil May Cry has historically always been available as PC Port, too.

Explaining the concept of the game is fairly simple. You are a badass demon hunter, and, well, you hunt demons. This is achieved through a hack-and-slash third-person play style. You have several skills and combos at your disposal, which are all triggered by various button combinations. The goal during combat is not only to kill enemies, but also to kill them in stylish, varied ways, for which the game will grade you using letters like D, C, B, A, S (from worst to best). Unlike earlier titles, you get to play multiple characters, each of which brings its own combat style that’s fundamentally different from the others. As you progress through the game, you can use earned points to buy new skills/combos or make existing ones stronger, which sprinkles on a small amount of RPG-like character development.

How to Cry for a Play or Other Performance

On the technical side, Devil May Cry uses Capcom’s RE engine, which saw its debut with Resident Evil VII and Resident Evil 2. RE Engine is the successor to MT engine, which we saw on many older titles from the company. Capcom has designed their latest engine to be multi-platform so that PCs and all the popular consoles can be supported from a single code base. It has full support for DirectX 12 on PC, and a DirectX 11 fallback layer is available.

We put the game through a selection of sixteen graphics cards from both AMD and NVIDIA, at three resolutions, including 4K Ultra HD.

Backstage

A crucial part of a live performance happens behind the scenes, both before a production is mounted and during its run.

Whether you have experience working backstage or want to learn about working backstage, you should consider taking THEATRST 350.2 to learn the basics of technical theater at Duke and get academic credit for working on the mainstage!

You’re also invited to get in touch with Theater Operations at Duke. There are both paid and volunteer opportunities for students to work behind the scenes in Reynolds and Sheafer Theaters, Page Auditorium, and other theaters on campus. Theater Operations can be reached at 660-1711.

Pre-production (also called “prep” crews) Positions and Activities

Scenic Construction — Builds the set designed by the set designer. Opportunity to learn how to make a set happen from the blueprint to the finished set on stage. If you like to hammer and nail or want to know how things go together, this is a really fun place to be. Closed toe shoes required; no opened-toed sandals.

Scenic Paint — Once the structural pieces are built, this crew paints the scenery to create the illusion of the world of the play, creating the structural environment of the piece. The paint chargeperson will instruct the crew on various techniques of paint illusion as indicated by the current show and how to basecoat properly.

Prop Master — Acquires the list of objects the set designer and director put together of all things attached to the set or carried onto it by an actor. The set is like an empty house you purchased. Whatever you bring into the space is a prop, such as furniture and luggage carried on by the performer. The props master oversees the gathering crew much like a soccer team: the ball starts rolling and together you make it happen.

Prop Prep — Works with the prop master to find, build or secure props for the play, including some rehearsal props that do not have to be the real thing. This is a fun crew because you do research for pictures, receive research from the set designer, go shopping, and get to create many things for the set. One of the most creative crews for people who like to paint and do crafty-type things.

Electrics Prep – Selects lighting instruments from a list, learns how to hang the lights in designated spots in the theater according to the light plot. Once in place, focus occurs and the lights are aimed to the area assigned. This crew comes into action closer to tech week.

Costume Prep — Works in the costume shop learning to hand sew and machine sew while creating costumes. We deal with shoes, hair, costume props (purses, jewelry, cigarette cases) – whatever the performer wears on his body or is directly related. We have fittings of the costumes with the performers and work closely with them in enhancing the style of dress their character requires. This comes from costume designer vision, director notes, and character choices.

Sound Crew — The sound crew locates sounds needed for the show in the sound library and from other sources. You would learn how to record, time, and discharge cues on tapes.

Run Crews — These crews are responsible for all aspects of the production during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and actual run. Positions include light board operator, sound board operator, flymen, props, costumes, scenery shifters. Attendance is required at all scheduled rehearsals and being on time is extremely important. With each show, the number of crew people changes, so we may need a few people or a lot of people.

Scenic and/or Props Shift Crew — These crews work together before the performance each night setting up the stage and the props in their correct slot. During the show each person is assigned a list of jobs to complete and given ample time in rehearsals to know when they do what and how to do it the best way. Tasks include activities such as moving furniture, clearing dishes, setting a lamp, removing previous scene props, etc.

Fly Crew — These people pull ropes on cue during the show that brings in and out the drops that help create the scenes. It operates on a counter weight system.

Board Operator – Operates the light board and executes the cues as called by the stage manager over the headsets during a show. Participates in dimmer checks each night before the house opens.

Electric Run Crew — Runs dimmer checks and replaces any bulbs or instruments as needed. They generally come from the electric prep crew.

Sound Board Operator — Executes sound cues as called by the stage manager.

Costume Run Crew — Assists actors in the dressing room getting ready for a performance. Assists with quick changes as needed during the show. Ensures the actors put things away properly after a performance.

Wardrobe Crew — Does the washing, ironing and steaming of costumes in between shows, and general maintenance depending on the needs of the production. Duties could include polishing shoes, jewelry, checking hooks and eyes and snaps to ensure they have not been weakened during performance. One person does not do all of this everyday; it is divided up among the crew.

Design Assistant — In all areas, helps the designer do research and sometimes builds the model or draws designs, depending on skill level and desire. This position is involved from the ground up with all the prelim design discussions. You are the left hand of the designer, handling details for him or her. A very committed and responsible position.

Stage Manager — Responsible for the total production from opening night until strike. Everything is their problem. They ensure the look of the show and contact the appropriate person if things are not maintaining their look.

School can be a stressful event for children, especially younger ones who have not been away from home very much. Finding out why your child cries when she has to go to school takes some investigation. Trying to solve any problems that are causing her to want to stay home may take some perseverance, but it is worth the time and effort to get her excited about school. She will begin to want to go to school, and drop-off will be less stressful for both of you. You can begin to look forward to hearing how amazing her school day was when you pick her up.

The Age

Kindergarteners may tend to want to stay home from school more than older children, especially if they have not had preschool experience. For 5- year-olds, school is still a new concept. Even if your child has had a babysitter, separation anxiety can still set in because school is more demanding than being with a babysitter. In school, usually one adult cares for the needs of many children, so the teacher may not be able to meet all your child’s needs immediately, and this may make him feel anxious, says Joshua Sparrow, a child psychiatrist cited on Scholastic.com 3. Being away from home and parents can be difficult for older kids, though, especially after a holiday break, according to Dr. Patrick McGrath, writing for AboutKidsHealth.ca.

What is the Problem?

Dr. McGrath suggests that separation anxiety may not be the cause of your child’s crying. Ask your child if there is a bully, if there is something the teacher does that upsets him or if there is another reason why he doesn’t want to go to school. Discuss the situation with other parents of kids in your child’s class. Talk to the teacher, as she may be aware of a situation going on in class that could be causing your child distress.

Making it Better

Ensure that your child gets enough sleep, eats well and does not have to rush out the door in the morning. Not getting good sleep can lead to behavior and learning difficulties, according to Dr. Stacie Bunning, a clinical psychologist writing for GreatSchools.org. Children who don’t get enough sleep can be defiant and be overly sensitive, according to Emily Deans, M.D. of PsychologyToday.com, and these behavior traits can lead to crying 4. Stay in contact with his teacher to brainstorm ways to support his going to school. For example, you might talk up all the fun things that your child gets to do at school encourage your child to be the teacher at home and teach you what he learned one day. Another idea is to let your child choose a favorite CD to play in the car and choose the songs he wants to hear to give him a sense of control over the day. Take your child to school events 1. Let him spend time with his classmates after school and on the weekends. Sign him up for after-school events. The more your child connects to what goes on at school, the less likely he will cry when he has to go to school. Fuel his excitement by getting him involved at school.

Your Emotions

If your child senses that you are upset about her crying when it is time to go to school, she is likely to become even more anxious. Drop her off quickly, and do not stay. Reassure her that you will be there to pick her up after school, and head off to start your day. Make your good-byes upbeat so that your child will sense safety instead of anxiousness. You might also ask someone else to drop her off to see if that changes the pattern of crying. If you have changed your drop-off procedures and early morning routines and your child still cries at drop-off, ask your pediatrician for referral to a mental health practitioner who can provide some additional support for your child and you.