Marina's Abuse In The Play Seven

Upon watching the play Outside Mullinger, I began to understand the notion of creating the world of the play. The set design, lighting, actors, and costumes all came together to move beyond the script and create an intimate, and approachable world that the audience could feel apart of. From reading the script, to then seeing it in production I developed a better sense of the plays message.

The first thing my eyes were drawn to was the show poster because of it’s scientific look. It led me to believe that the play’s focus was on science and theories. The designs used also led me to believe that you needed to know about science to watch the play and the title on the poster seemed to me like it was handwritten which made me think that this play was going to be a play that had elements of a lecture and that one of the characters would be a teacher. Going into the house and sitting down the thing that stood out to me was the set. It looked very spacy and galactic which gave me a feeling of excitement and curiosity. I believe that the set played a huge role as far

The first words you hear are “punch me” which blows your mind. It makes you ask, “why would someone want to be punched?”. As the play goes on you find out why and it makes you take a step back to realize just how serious this topic is. Just like the production A Chorus Line, you felt for the characters and that connection you had with them only developed more and more throughout the production. One example of this would be how one of the main characters, “Amy” felt throughout the duration of the play. Amy felt that she was alone, and no one would be there for her while she was enduring something that no child should ever have to undergo by themselves. The second example would be “Ester” who was so willing to do anything Amy asked because she wanted friendship and acceptance so badly. The beginning of the play was filled with Ester constantly asking if she was punching her correctly or could do anything to help Amy. This really connects to us as young adults and adolescents because we are constantly looking for acceptance from our peers. This was shown very clearly through the characterization of Ester throughout the

The family is faced with conflicts, particularly amongst the siblings as they seek to establish whose dream is superior. It becomes more difficult for Lena to make the right decision in the midst of the conflict because her wish is to please everyone. The play is about the black family that struggles with racial prejudice and economic hardship. The underlying importance of the play is in the way it shows the value of dreams, importance of family, and racial discrimination.

changing attitudes toward life and the other characters in the play, particularly the women; and his reflection on the

After the death of her husband, Mother struggles to keep her family together by providing the support and guidance they need, and encouraging them to use good judgment and think of the family as a whole before making their decisions. As the family faces various obstacles, each seemingly more severe than the last, Mother begins

By the end of the poem the women narrating have been through various trials and tribulations stemming from growing up, falling in love, racial identity, and much more. Although the play is sad, but the women in this play display unsurpassable strength and fortitude as they work their way through their hardships. By overcoming their struggles they learn to appreciate their race, gender, and unique beauty, and turn to each other for solace and support. In the very last poem in the story, the women open themselves up to the power of female spirituality, allowing this god to fill them and provide them with a sense of empowerment and solidarity. The shared experiences allow the women to grow as human beings and finally embrace who they are together. “I found god in myself and I loved her; I loved her fiercely” (Shange

During the civil rights era, African-Americans had very little resources and opportunities to a obtain a high quality education, this play emphasize on the idea that anything can be achieved and adversity can be overcome with hard work and perseverance. Phelia experienced a great deal of trauma growing up from rape, being a single mother, jail, and loosing her mother, but she did not allow the turmoil to stop her from receiving an education and walking into her purpose. An article in regards to the Mississippi Delta says this play is a joyful celebration of survival against what seems to be impossible odds and fulfillment in a harsh world of injury and deprivation (Bruncker). Black women alone have been subjected to some of the harshest realities this world has to offer and have had to work twice as hard just to be considered half as good. This play shows survival in the midst of oppression from a system designed for the hindrance of people of color, proving that there is hope after all and joy in

because she too is a victim like many others in the play, but is the

This film will provide you with an enhanced understanding of the play. Although, it is misleading at times, this version of the play will keep you fully entertained for the full 111 minutes and provide you with extra knowledge of the play. Casting The majority of the cast was well selected,

When I first heard the play I figured it was obviously centered around the title, but I was hoping for a little more to it. Once I read the description and it stated a family friendly play for children 4+, I knew I had to be in for some kind of treat. I figured I was going to be the only college student attending this play, then I walked in and

The roles of the women in the drama are significant because of the way they shape the story and help the reader understand the nature of one of the strangest events in human history. Throughout the novel, women are portrayed in many different ways. Some are shown as being good and moral people while others the complete opposite. Arthur Miller's treatment of women in this play show women as weak beings who give into their husbands. Each women in the drama plays a significant role in showing the different archetypes there were among women especially Mary Warren, Elizabeth Proctor, and Abigail Williams. In addition, Kohlberg’s Moral Stages are six developmental stages of human moral reasoning which can tie into the view in which we have of the women in the play.

Lynn Nottage’s play, “Ruined”, is an eye-opening story that takes place in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Civil War. The play is centered around women who have been sexually abused, and are living and working in a brothel owned by the protagonist Mama Nadi. The play gives deep insight to the hardships women had to go through during that time. The play is a melodrama and a great example of a contemporary version of realism. This play also illustrates three important characteristics of storytelling we discussed in class: stories teach, stories allow us to personalize issues, and stories build compassion.

Theme – the reason behind why the playwright wrote the play. “Patterns of life”, a slice of reality.

Throughout the play, I enjoyed the role of music used to set a comic atmosphere and replace the dialogs during comic scenes (e.g. when they chase each other around). I also thought that they made a good use of light to indicate the moment of the day the scene was happening or to set the atmosphere of the scene (e.g. pink colour during the romantic moments). Lastly, I liked the way the play ended. Even though it was a little messy with everyone running after each other off and on stage, and this policeman coming out of nowhere, which really surprised me; I couldn’t think of a better way to end the play.