http://www.arts.gov/index.html

The website was very insightful and easy to use. The links for all the parts of the websites worked. Sometimes on older websites all the links do not work, and it leaves users unhappy and can lead to the website being shut down. This website gave me very useful information on the National Endowment of the Arts, and with that information I now know and understand it a little better. The website is very user friendly and it can be used for all ages. It is very easy to follow and allows the user to see and know exactly where in the website they are going, and exactly what they are doing. The website seems like it needs to be updated, because it has the annual fiscal income from years 1999-2006, but there is nothing there for 2007. While on the website I found the contact us link to be very useful, sometimes all this link gives is an email, but this link gives a phone number, address, email, and different links to choose why you need to contact them. Again this website is useful and very user friendly, and I now know if I ever need anything that deals with the National Endowment of the Arts which website to go to.

http://myvanwy.tripod.com/companies/ghent/leenane.html

I was shocked to read that the producer of “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”, Martin McDonagh wrote the play in only eight days. I know for me to just write a five page paper takes me some time. I enjoyed reading about this play because it is very disturbing and entertaining. Seeing a scene where someone dies in front of you in completely different than seeing it in a movie on a big screen. You hear that person scream and cry in front of you and you hear them just fall to the ground really just gets you.

http://www.newcitystage.org/home.html

I plan on seeing the production “The Woolgatherer” that is directed by Neill Hartley. I was not sure on how to go about picking a play to go see so I did a little research on all of the plays listed in my area. When I read “The Woolgatherer” I knew right away that that was the play I wanted to see. I expect to see a romantic comedy with a cute ending. I enjoy reading books and watching movies about people’s hardships and how they overcome their life’s challenges. Also, I am excited to see how the play ends since both characters have secrets that have a big impact on their lives. Also, I prefer smaller plays because I feel like I am on stage with them and have a part in the show. Although, there are not many cast members in the play I have this feeling that I may become tired or bored of the two main characters.