Much Ado About Nothing Analysis

The set consisted of separate panels made to look like the walls of a subway station, as well as stairs on either end of the stage and benches for the characters to sit on. There was an immense amount of detail in it, with the walls graffitied onto as if it were actually part of a subway. The costumes were reflective of the characters’ backgrounds. For example, the lawyer, the businessman and woman, and the professor all wore suits, as to indicate their professionalism. On the other hand, the homeless girl wore dirty clothing, reflecting her state before her death. The lighting in the play helped create the atmosphere of being in a subway underground. It came from different parts of the set, including the sides, with some of the lights being different colors, which gave it some variety. As a whole, sound was not particularly prominent in the production. At the beginning and the end, there is the sound of a train, as to indicate its departure and arrival. Additionally, there was also a sound queue with the conductor calling out, but it was barely audible due to a technical error. No special effects were implemented in the

Having projectors placed all around Wright-Curtis was a genius idea, allowing the photos that were projected to be seen by all. The decisions made for lighting were new and surprising. When Irena goes through the mass shooting of the Jews by the Nazi’s the stage was flooded with a brilliant shade of red. Another example of the outstanding lighting was when Major Rugemer and Irena were talking quietly, was the soft yellow spot light that washed over them. The use of dark lighting in scenes that took place in the cellar was innovative, the actors were still well lit while being shrouded with darkness. Not only was the use of different lighting styles amazing, the props were too. The crates, as mentioned earlier, actually opened and held clothes, an iron, and other sewing materials for the use of the Jews and Irena when they still managed to work in the factory production line. Brought in later to the play were intricate glasses used to serve Major Rugemer and Sturmbannfurer Rokita ‘alcohol’. The guns used were scarily real, especially when Major Rugemer, acted by Stehpen Paul Cramer, held it up to Irena’s head upon finding out she was housing Jews directly under his nose. The guns looked authentic, which with the audience as close as it was may have been very difficult to

The play Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare consists of many themes which grow out of the ‘game of love'. The two main themes consist of perception and deception. Through the plot complications, character development and dramatic techniques these themes can be explored. In the play deception is shown on both good and evil sides, the game of love between Beatrice and Benedick and the Don John plot to split up Hero and Claudio. Perception is a theme used in most of Shakespeare's plays. Perceptive views by the characters help portray the game of love. Hero is perceived as dead which then Claudio is sorry and feels for her. Beatrice and Benedick's loved is clouded by each other's perceptions and arguments.

Drama text, Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare is a romantic comedy revolved around marriage, dishonesty and love. In 2007, the original play had been interpreted and adapted into a new film text; Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare Retold. This new film version is an adaption for the modern audience who’s views around love and marriage have changed since Elizabethan times. Brian Percival ‘Retold’ the original play, first published in 1623 by reinterpreting it into his own understanding of modern society with the focus of women’s roles nowadays. Whilst doing this Percival has maintained many of Shakespeare’s intentions.

In the evaluation of the third act of the play, “Much Ado About Nothing” written by William Shakespeare, it is clear and evident that one quote stands out among all the others to show the most meaning and the most important to the vitality of the third act of the play. In the text, Shakespeare states, “The word is too good to paint out her wickedness. I could say she were worse. Think you of a worse title, and I will fit her to it. Wonder not till further warrant. Go but with me tonight, you shall see her chamber window entered, even the night before her wedding day. If you love her then, tomorrow wed her. But it would better fit your honor to change your mind” (3.2.102-109). When Don John, the play’s infamous villian, decides to trick Claudio into thinking that Hero is disloyal, it demonstrates the overall feeling of sabotage in the third act, all in combination with the lie that Don John has created and released among the other characters to try and inflict sadness on the fiancé of Hero, or Claudio. Overall, the critiacal aspect of this quote to the endurance of the rest of the act is obviously vital to the continuity of

In William Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing, love has played a major rule as theme in this play. Shakespeare discussed different kinds of loving relationships; romantic love, family support and loyal friendship, and he shows how different characters react to love in many different ways. The main plot of Much Ado About Nothing is that of the relationship between Claudio and Hero, and the hidden love between Benedick and Beatrice. Similarly, deception is a big concept to consider as a theme in this play. Each of the main characters being the victim of deception; Shakespeare in this play shows that deception is not inherently evil, but can also be pure.

The scenes and props complimented the attire of the performers, blending together create a magnificent display. The scenery was realistic enough to afford the viewer an escape into depths of the show. The setting was beautiful and the structures almost lifelike, excepting the absence of a front screen door. It seems that almost all plays and television shows I have viewed neglect this detail. The stage lighting played a key role in the show by setting the mood of the performance during soulful, pensive songs. In contrast, the lighting proved to be a detriment by overbearing the performance of the artists, in that one’s attention was drawn to the glare of extreme quantities of makeup rather than the actions of the characters. This was most notable during the final portions of the production.

The play took place at Edmonton, Alberta in January (placed on the calendar) during a snowstorm. This was a one set production, set in a kitchen, with a dining table with multiple foods such as ice cream sundaes, and souvlaki dinner. I found that they had an amazing set up, it looked genuine and real. They did a great job in creating a detailed kitchen set with a fridge, sink,

This was the first play or theatre performance that I have attended. I was unsure of what to expect, but I heard great things about this play. Furthermore, the first aspect of this production that caught my attention was the design of the set. The design gave the feeling of a run down urban neighborhood by making the outer parts of the stage look like an old brick building. The building looked like one you would find in a low-income area or projects. The scenery of the play set the stage for what type of production this would be. I especially liked the way they carefully chose not to place just any kind of props on the stage. The dusty

The set design was simple throughout the entire play, yet it delivered a meaningful theme to the performance. Consisting of a raised platform, fabric for acrobatics and the pool, the actors used each element of the set design to enhance the overall experience for the show goers. The best example of the

Each time the scene changed the actors would stand still and be turned on this rotating stage. I thought was very interesting because as the audience we don’t usually get to see how the stage transforms into a new location or time. Another scene I found surprising was the clip of The Belle of New Orleans. The movie is about a wealthy white women who falls madly in love only to come down with a deadly illness. The look of the picture was in black and white to match the cinema picture of 1855. The setting took place in Marie’s bedroom who is played by Gloria. Marie in lying in bed and is listed by her best friend. Anna Mae plays her best friend ,Cecilia, a french singer. Marie is wearing a vintage gowns from that time period. Vera and Lottie play as Marie’s maid and they are wearing maid outfits. The film clip is dark and the only use of light is the natural light from the window. The most memorable scene from the movie is where Tilly is standing next to Gloria’s bed.Gloria is dying and in her last words tells Tilly she is free. Tilly then says her infamous line “Stay awake, and together we’ll face a new day”. As Cecilia and Lottie stand by the door while Tilly touches Marie’s face. She then walks to the window and the dramatic music play as the scene closes out. The reason why I found this scene surprising was because thought the play we are told how memorable this scene was and seeing it

 Much Ado About Nothing is one of William Shakespeare’s best comedies and love stories.  What is not to like about a play that is hilarious, romantic, and has a happy ending?  In this play the foremost and most intriguing character is Benedick, a man who is a devout bachelor and who does not believe he will ever find the perfect woman; --because perfect is exactly what he must have.  This may seem to be a harsh and pessimistic outlook on life, but the way Shakespeare brings this character to life portrays Benedick as a funny and caring man who really is not that certain about what he wants for the future.  Benedick’s counterpart in the play is Beatrice who is an independent woman

    Shakespeare's comedy, `Much Ado About Nothing' is a play revolved around the love and friendships of two young couples, integrated with each other through both friendship and love. Love and marriage are the two most prominent ideas in Shakespeare's comedies. The two couples are Benedick and Beatrice, an unpredicted match as they appear to be quite the opposite and are forever arguing in their poetic banter. The other couple is Claudio and Hero, the two who seem madly in love yet Claudio's untrusting and naive side takes power at one stage, in which the couple's relationship seems destined to be doomed. The two characters of Benedick and Claudio are very

Much Ado about Nothing is a romantic comedy written by William Shakespeare. Deception is a repeated theme throughout the play and it performs an essential role in the matters relating to romance. There are two couples who unwittingly are participants in the matchmaking and the match breaking schemes of others. There is Claudio of Florence and Benedick of Padua who arrive at Leonato’s house in Messina with Don Pedro, after being away in battle. Then, there is Hero, Leonato’s daughter, and heir, as well as her devoted cousin, Beatrice. In Much Ado about Nothing Shakespeare uses language and literary devices to reassure the audience that love will persevere and prevail in the end. He achieves this by juxtaposing Benedick and Beatrice with Claudio and Hero.

The lighting of any production is the most important part in my thought. the lighting puts you in the mood that you have to be in, in order to fully understand that part of the show and to actually live it like they do. For example, when they were in the park and it was raining, they had their umbrellas, and the background effects of rain made it really seem as if it was raining in the theatre. The lighting was always focused on every part of the stage, especially on those who were the main parts in that scene.