I'm Back . . .

I've had a busy spring and summer. That's why there aren't any posts since last February (well, that and I'm lazy--deal with it). If you want to know what I've been up to all this time, I'm sorry, I don't have time for that. That's why I have press agents.

You may legitimately ask: Why is Jakob starting to write again on his obnoxious dust covered blog again? Well, I must first remind you why I started it in the first place. It was a requirement that a college instructor of mine MADE me do in order to pass her class. Her name is Dr. Suzie Cox if you want to track her down. Her objective was to get my insights and feedback in hopes that my constructive ramblings might prove to be useful and purposeful to her. Well, I did exactly what she wanted. I gave her my true insights and feedback all the way up until the end of the semester.



I haven't heard from her since.


That brings us to today. Apparently I have another challenger. A new subject and a new instructor: Instructional media, "Doc" Sandie Waters. Doc Waters has lived everywhere, has several advanced degrees, and is a 1st degree black belt in Karate. Feels like a comic book--someone has created my perfect Arch-nemesis to my Superhero character. Or is she the hero and I'm the villain? Only time will tell.

Round 1

Doc Waters' first attack is an attempt to get inside my head and find out what I'm thinking. We all remember what that did to Dr. Cox, so this should be fun (and perhaps a bit messy). My "assignment" is to write about what I would consider to be the Perfect Classroom. If you all recall, I'm masquerading as a Drama Teacher (in training) as part of my super-plot to take over the world. So I'll be letting you in on what you're enslaved futures will be like when I'm in charge (which is a good thing--trust me).

In my Perfect Classroom, there are no stupid people. Enough said.

(Doc Waters wants more details. . . so brace yourselves)

I would like to see a classroom filled with students of all ages, races, (species?) who have one goal in mind: How can I become a better individual? If they do not want to improve themselves, they'll get the boot. I wouldn't have to boot to many of them because I, being the sneaky devil that I am, will have tricked them into enjoying the learning they have decided to pursue. Wait, what was that? Students chose to learn something? The teacher didn't make them? Yes it's possible (in my perfect classroom for example--nyah)

Seem impossible? Good. Now you know why I'll be in charge. My drama classes will take place in a place kind of like the Holodeck on the Enterprise. I can create whatever atmosphere/environment/scenario just by asking the computer. The reason for this is because I believe Theatre is a portal to life itself. We explore possible scenarios, but the real risk is less than what it will actually be. We won't actually get hurt in the process. It's kind of like a video game--we just respawn somewhere else or reload our saved game. Anything we want, we can get by asking the computer. Props are no issue for my students. Neither is lighting, sets, costumes, etc.

Our main learning activity would be to discover. I know that seems vague, but if you've ever really thought about it, that's what Theatre's primary purpose is: to discover anything you want. In the process you learn two great lessons: (1) Who you really are, and (2) What Humanity really is all about. Want to register for my perfect class? Good. Don't be late and bring a #2 pencil.






Oh, and bring cookies. I like cookies.