1. Theme 2: Paranoia and Superstition In small groups, come up with a working definition of Paranoia and Superstition ParanoiaSuperstition

2. Superstition “The General root of superstition is that men observe when things hit, and not when they miss, and commit to memory the one, and pass over the other.” (Francis Bacon)

3. Ted: Rives Poetry The following is humorous anecdote on our culture’s fascination with conspiracy theories. 4 am

4. Paranoia Paranoia is an unfounded or exaggerated distrust of others, sometimes reaching delusional proportions. Paranoid individuals constantly suspect the motives of those around them, and believe that certain individuals, or people in general, are "out to get them."

5. Superstitions An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome. Prime examples are the:

6. Guess the common superstition

7. Connotation vs. Denotation Connotation Denotation The emotional “attachments” that are placed on a word. These are individual to each Person’s prior knowledge as an audience. The literal meaning of a word. It’s direct dictionary meaning. Examples:

8. A black cat holds the connotation of evil.

10. _______________________________ Some time ago people believed that reflections were actually glimpses of the viewers soul. Breaking a mirror = 7 years bad luck!

11. What are you supposed to do after spilling the salt!? Throw a pinch over your shoulder!

12. THEATRE SUPERSTITIONS Christine E. Wortham

13. THINK! What theatrical superstitions have you heard of before?

14. “BREAK A LEG!” Outsmarting the Sprites Permanently creased trousers from bowing Shakespeare: to break = to bend Lincoln assassination Vaudeville Understudies Ancient Greece: stomping in appreciation Elizabethan Times: stomping chairs Actor’s overconfidence Military term for “taking a knee” Locked knees Wooden legs on curtains

15. ONSTAGE DO’S AND DON’TS Don’t Wear It! ◦Blue (unless you’re also wearing silver) ◦Yellow (esp. in a tie, vest or hat) ◦Green ◦Real jewelry Don’t Use It! ◦Peacock feathers (anywhere in the theatre) ◦Mirrors Don’t Say It! ◦The tag line (last line) of the play

16. BACKSTAGE DO’S AND DON’TS Makeup ◦Apply makeup with a rabbit’s foot ◦Never clean your makeup box ◦Never wear brand-new makeup on opening night ◦If you drop makeup powder, dance upon it to bring luck Costumes ◦Never place shoes or hats on chairs/tables inside dressing rooms ◦Always exit dressing room left foot first

17. JUST DON’T DO IT (ONSTAGE OR OFF)! Never say the theatre is closed. Never whistle. Absolutely no knitting! Never open a show on a Friday night. Never have 3 candles together.

18. “THE SCOTTISH PLAY” Never say “Macbeth” in a theatre, or even quote the play. Actual Disasters ◦Abraham Lincoln’s assassination ◦Charlton Heston, Orson Welles and Constantine StanislavskiCharlton HestonOrson Welles ◦1849 New York riot Where it Came From ◦Witchcraft – play flirts dangerously with the “Powers of Evil” ◦Play is conducive to accidents  Dim lighting  Stage combat  Broadswords ◦Quick and easy last-minute addition to a theatre’s season What to Do ◦“Angels and ministers of grace defend us!”

19. “THE SCOTTISH PLAY” Patrick Stewart speaks on the subject: ◦http://youtu.be/K11gpDbOMx8http://youtu.be/K11gpDbOMx8

20. “ALLERGIES” Flowers ◦Before the play = unlucky ◦After the play = lucky ◦Never use real flowers on stage ◦Closing night tradition Cats ◦Kicking them = bad luck ◦Having one in the theatre = good luck ◦Having one run across the stage during a performance = bad luck

21. MORE! Good rehearsals = Bad performances Good Luck ◦Stumbling Onstage  Tripping over a dress hem ◦Throwing Coal ◦Pinch Unlucky Tunes ◦I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble HallsI Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls ◦The Dead March ◦Three Blind Mice Thread Curtain Peeking

22. THEATRE SUPERSTITION INTERVIEW http://www.videojug.com/interview/t heatre-superstitions-2 http://www.videojug.com/interview/t heatre-superstitions-2

24. Chain emails!!! Do you pass them on?

25. Irrational importance placed on a specific object, action or time and believing it has some influence on your life!

26. How does text portray the consequences of an individuals mistrust of others without evidence or justification? Theme 2: Fear and Superstitions

27. Before we get to our superstitious story we must listen to a friendly disclaimer about group work! Before we get to our superstitious story we must listen to a friendly disclaimer about group work! Group work is special, fun…..a privilege! To begin with it is about tough love and being honest with the carefully selected group you are completing the project with! What do you love about group work? Now be very honest…what are your top 3 things that bug you about group work and we will compare them with the top three I will show you!

28.  Solutions (tough love people!!!)  The person goes to a designated quiet spot to finish the reading and writing before she joins the group!  Be strong about it, that person is not up to snuff, don’t do them any favors by picking up their slack.  Also consult as a group respectfully and proactively before relying on me to solve the issue!  Talk with each other first! You are adults!! I know scary!

29.  Solutions:  Give this person the job of recorder!  Recording thoughts on a chart, organizer, good copy proof reader, something!  Again, tough love! Remind the chatterbox that they are monopolizing the conversation and that you need to get to work!  For example: “Great idea, Gretchininni, but lets get to work!  Not: shut your trap, anything negative.

30. Someone doesn’t talk, maybe do anything!  It is important to honor someone's choice to listen but there is a fine line between that and doing nothing!  Give this person their chance to be heard!  Ask them what they like to do, what they are good at… find their niche in group!  They may not say anything because they do not want to be rude. (this is very common in newly form groups, where you don’t know your group members)

31. Ok my final rant!! When you get together with your group exchange digits!!! (that phone number kids) I won’t tolerate the excuse, she/he isn’t here today and I don’t have her/hi number etc etc. Get that out of the away asap! Your mark is their mark and their mark is your mark!! (make a song!)

32. “Poison”