Jacob Herr
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Born & raised in the American heartland, Jacob Herr graduated from Butler University with a dual degree in theatre & history. He is a rough, tumble, and humble artist, known to write about a little bit of everything.
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Hard Money for a Soft Economy
In a world oversaturated with unstable crypto hype, Wall Street jargon, and fleeting digital trends, a growing number of Millennials and Gen Z are seeking refuge in something solid: precious metals. Gold and silver have outlasted empires, economic crashes, and fiat currencies. They aren’t just shiny trinkets — they’re time-tested tools of wealth preservation. Here’s a deeper dive into how to buy gold and silver smartly, securely, and strategically.
By Jacob Herr8 months ago in Trader
Profit, Plunder, and the Proletariat
The Threepenny Opera stands as one of the most scathing indictments of society ever to grace the stage. It is a darkly satirical masterpiece (one I had the opprotunity to perform in as a college theatre student), that strips away the exterior image of respectability to reveal an interior world; one where morality is for sale to the highest bidder. Born from the collaboration of playwright Bertolt Brecht and composer Kurt Weill in 1928, the work blurs the boundaries between high art and popular culture. Together they weaved together biting social critiques and revolutionary theatrical techniques. When their landmark production was first put to the silver screen, in 1931, the narrative became infused with a cinematic realism that further exposed the rot at the core of societal norms and contemporary human behavior. This analysis explores the historical background of The Threepenny Opera, while also examining how the stage play’s revolutionary approach to theater evolved in the new medium of cinema; as well as how future adaptations continue to resonate as powerful commentaries on pervasive social corruption.
By Jacob Herrabout a year ago in Art
The Very Model of A Modern Major Musical
CHAPTER 1: An Oratorical Overture Picture if you will. A musical theatre student receives the announcement of their school's upcoming Gilbert & Sullivan production. If you were this hypothetical student, what would be your immediate assumption of which show it would be, from their collection of works? If the school's theatre department was headed by the choir director, then there's a good chance it may be HMS Pinafore. Or perhaps The Mikado, if the department head is a cultrally, out of touch, bigot. Yet, the most likely show, under any other circumstance, would be The Pirates of Penzance. Even if you've never seen the show before, there's a strong chance that you know a decent deal about it. Besides the show having pirates in it, it's a show that incorporates a lot of physical comedy, as well as a script that seldom takes itself seriously. Furthermore, you may know the show's most famous song. I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General.
By Jacob Herr2 years ago in Education
Silent, but Still Golden
Crafted between the late 1890s and the late 1920s, the "Silent Era" of filmmaking represents the birth of the film industry that we know, today, as well as the infancy of the innovative spirit of early filmmakers. These movies relied on visual storytelling, expressive acting, and evocative music to captivate audiences and convey powerful narratives. For newcomers, silent films may seem like a relic of the past; or in some cases, like an experience on par with drinking a particular blend of scotch or glass of red wine for the first time. You may enjoy it at first exposure, but it can become rather difficult to finish. Especially given how vast and overwhelming the catalogue of silent movies is (which is ironic, considering that an estimated 75% of all silent films, produced in the United States alone, are considered lost, today). Yet, the experience can result in new outlooks that are both unique and transcendent of time. This multi-step guide will take you on a journey through the silent era; providing insights and tips to help you appreciate the magic and artistry of these timeless works. For like a tasting flight, your palette for this period of movies will slowly and surely grow on you, over time.
By Jacob Herr2 years ago in Geeks
¿Quién es "El Gallo"?
PART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION Try to remember the kind of September, When life was slow and oh, so mellow. Try to remember the kind of September, When grass was green and grain was yellow. Try to remember the kind of September, When you were a tender and callow fellow. Try to remember and if you remember, Then follow.
By Jacob Herr2 years ago in Geeks
Examining the Excuses
If I were to tell you that the most powerful people on the planet are the one's who don't vote, would you believe me? If your immediate answer is "No", I wouldn't blame you. As a registered voter, myself, I have participated in every election since I became eligible. To me, the act of voting for public officials is one of the most important things one can do in a democratic country, and I see it as my civic duty every November 8th. However, and it may not surprise many when I say this, but a large amount of people in the United States, as well as around the world, don't exercise their right to vote. They are, in essence, voting not to vote. Moreoften than not, you'll hear one of two things in regards to the issue of why people don't vote. Either you'll hear a remark of shock/dissapointment followed by "Well, if they didn't vote, they shouldn't complain." or an excuse as to why other people (or they themselves) refuse to exercise their right and participate. By the time you've finished reading this, we will have went through some of the main reasons/excuses as to why people choose not to vote; as well as establishing some refutations; encouraging others to reevaluate such stances on the matter.
By Jacob Herr3 years ago in The Swamp
Mark the Sarge's Words
Author's Note: The following is a series of written letters from my 3rd Great Uncle, Stephen H. Herr, to his family, while serving in the United States Army, during the course of World War One. The orginal documents were written by hand and upon my discovery of them, I saw to it that my ancestor's first hand account of his service be translated to an online format, for others to see and learn from. However, because the orignal pieces are over 100 years old, the cursive handwriting was found to be very illegible, at times, and beggining to fade away; along with a plethora of grammatical errors and mispellings. The process of correcting such mistakes and restoring his written words to this medium, was (by no means) easy; however, the deed has been done.
By Jacob Herr3 years ago in Serve
