Independent Component 1

Literal:
(a) "I, Liam Rudisill, affirm that I have completed my independent component which represents 71 hours of work."
(b) Memorized lines, rehearsed twice a week (at least), stressed myself out beyond belief, and in the end, performed in four two-hour shows.
Interpretive:
71 hours spent rehearsing at school, (not including un-scheduled "emergency rehearsals"), and even more spent at home memorizing lines. I don't know what there is to defend here. The significant parts of this component were the actual rehearsals, and, of course, the shows, as well as stage construction.
Applied:
To get a job in Theatre you need experience. You need to know how to audition for a show. You need to know how to memorize lines. You need to know your way around a stage, and possibly how to construct stage pieces. You need to know how to stick to a rehearsal schedule, and how to perform in front of an audience. I did all of these things during the show. (Note: I'm in the process of changing my EQ, but this answer is basically applicable to any question I come up with.)

20 Minute Rough Draft

It's formatted strangely, thanks to poor Word to GoogleDocs transfer. Also, not committed to this idea. Realized while I was working on it that it may be better reserved for the final presentation.
Rough Draft

Science Fair Proposal

1. The Pendulum system is better for moving a performer from point A to point B, compared to the Fixed Track System.
2. Dependent Variable: Time taken to reach point B / Accuracy upon reaching B
Independent Variable: Weight / Shape of "Performer"
Control Variable: Length between point A and B
3. My EQ: What is the best way to get a job in theatre?
You need experience with backstage technology if you plan to get a job as part of a stage crew. That means knowing the mechanics of any equipment used during performances.
4. I plan on building scale models of both the Fixed Track and Pendulum fly systems. I will then test both using different sized "Performer" representations.
5. My experiment will most likely fall under the 'Physics' category.

Blog 12

1. Working at Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre
2. Kim Kurzinger - Stage Manager
3. Working backstage, doing quick-changes, checking up on actors, cleaning and general maintenance.
4. I have 13 hours complete, and will have 17 by 11:00 tonight.

Blog 10

1) AP. I don't have a second interview yet, and I'm still working on finding someplace for service learning. I plan on devoting all of my time to finding a community theater to volunteer for once the play is finished. On the upside, my independent component is practically done. The final show is tomorrow night, so once it's over, my I.C. is complete.
2) The independent component.
3) Everything else. I don't have service learning, I don't have a second interview, I'm already sick of my topic, etc.

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

1) I plan on using my participation in the school play (All My Sons) as my first independent component.
2) I'm positive this component will reach the thirty hour minimum. I have rehearsal for the play from 3:15 to 5:15 every Tuesday and Wednesday of every week until December. We have already started the rehearsal process. We will be performing the two-hour play twice on the seventh, and twice on the eighth of December.
3) My EQ is all about getting a job in theatre. I think one of the most important parts of getting into theatre is having experience. With this component, I will get experience with both performing, and stagecraft.

Blog 6

1) My EQ (as of right now): What is the best way to get a job in theatre?
2) Best: Easiest/ Most efficient/ Most reliable
    Job: Actor/ Stage Crew/ Producer/ Director/ Writer etc.
3) Connections, Studying, Auditioning, Writing
4) So far, my two best sources were my first interview with Linda Bisesti, and a book titled What We Do: Working in the Theatre by Bo Metzler.