SOC

Date: April 03, 2019.

Start time: 2.30 End time: 4:30

Assignment: Theater

Describe the environment:

Location (name): BAPS Templ

e Location Address: 12305 Natural bridge road Bridgeton

Location City: Missouri

Location State: st.louis

Location Neighborhood (what type of neighborhood is it? What are the defining characteristics about the environment or the neighborhood?

Location building style (outside): The building, inside and outside. Size, building style, materials used, architecture, geographic orientation, décor. Is the building oriented to a specific compass direction—more important for religions.

Location building style (inside): describe the interior colors, layout, room size, room use, room restrictions, multiple levels, décor, disbursement of information, use of symbols and icons, art or advertisements.

Smoking or non-smoking: it was a non-smoking area as families and younger people were also viewing movie.. Type of event: celebrate swami’s Jayanti and tell about his life style Event details: the event was a play how the only person can his whole life to help poor people. Small kids was performed in the theater.

To what degree were you already familiar with this type of event: I was not very well aware because I have watched the movies on theatres but never a live performance movie.

Who did you attend the event with: I attended this event with my family and friends. _

The worship and performance rooms:

How big are they: the theater hall is approximately 9m × 5m with additional 10m × 7m stage (width × height) How many could they accommodate: roughly 400 people can be accommodated. Are there seating arrangements: there were appropriate seating arrangements. How many windows: due to the necessity of multimedia screens and stage lightning, there were no windows. Describe the lighting: There is a light for stage coverage. The audience remained splendidly under coverage. Colors used: red Where is the focal point: stage How well does sound travel: sound was effectively managed so people could have clear audio of the performance. What was the reverence of participants in the space: the participants were involved in the performance and were watching with interest. Is there an alter, shrine, or stage: there is a stage. What scents or smells do you notice: the fresheners were used by management. What symbols did you notice: BAPS name logo What ritual objects did you see:

Describe the participants: (use additional paper if needed) Estimate the total number of participants: 400

Estimate the total number of participants by race and age, and gender:

White (total) 150 Gender total: m 90 f 60

0-10 m f 11-15 m f 16-18 m f 19-25 m f 40

26-35 m f 20 36-45_ m 60 f 46-55 m 30 f _56-65 m f

66-75 m f 76+ m f

Black (total) 120 Gender total: m 80 f 40

0-10 m f 11-15 m f 16-18 m f 19-25 m 30 f 30

26-35 m 50 f 10 36-45_ m f 46-55 m f _56-65 m f

66-75 m f 76+ m f

Asian (total) 130 Gender total: m 100 f 30

0-10 m f 11-15 m f 16-18 m 50 f 10 19-25 m 25 f 20

26-35 m 50 f 10 36-45_ m 25 f 46-55 m f _56-65 m f

66-75 m f 76+ m f

Native American (total)

0-10 m f 11-15 m f 16-18 m f 19-25 m f

26-35 m f 36-45_ m f 46-55 m f _56-65 m f

66-75 m f 76+ m f

Asian Pacific Islander (total) Gender total: m f

0-10 m f 11-15 m f 16-18 m f 19-25 m f

26-35 m f 36-45_ m f 46-55 m f _56-65 m f

66-75 m f 76+ m f

What did the participants do: (e.g. sing, read, stand, sit, recite, chant, meditate, listen, pray, applaud etc.)

they watched the performance with interest and listened to the voice over.

What is the primary language spoken? Hindi, English, Tamil, Punjabi

Were there multiple activities? yes

How long was each of the different activities? There was on a performance that depicted a multiple story.

Describe your interaction with the people: (use additional paper)

I loved watching such a lovely live performance and was touched by the story that provided a message for the viewers. It was a very good experience and I really enjoyed this performance.

How did the children act? The younger ones also found it interesting they act nicely.

What were the participants wearing? Casual clothing.

Who lead the activity? there was a host that guided the whole performance. Gender female Age 25 What were they wearing? Traditional clothes

Did you speak with anybody?

Name , status religious leader Lay leader , just an ordinary follower What did you discuss?

Do they have printed information:

What printed information did you collect: You should collect printed information to substantiate your attendance to this activity. What printed information was distributed or available? Include these items with your report.

What notes do you have about your experience?

I like to understand differ religious.

How did the event make you feel?

this event assisted in having a peaceful time with light entertainment.

How does this experience compare to experiences with which you are more familiar?

this experience was more of a peaceful entertainment and I found myself more involved as compared to others that I am familiar with.

What are your general impressions: can you infer any information about gender stratification, disparity in wealth, racial segregation or any other social issues we have discussed throughout the course?

I loved this performance do much. The whole presentation was admirable, the stage, actors and lightning in a complete package added to the feel of this performance. However, no issues could be observed in this performance.

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