Quartet Play Analysis

Not only did it help to aid in giving the viewer an idea of the setting of the play, but also aided in the over feel and mood of the production.

The play is episodic. Tension builds throughout each scene so that the audience can see the deeper mystery and bigger

On the other hand, some people say the movie displays emotions and the scenes in realistic ways that make each of the characters more believable as it cannot be done on paper. It does make sense in the idea that the characters’ all seem more realistic in what they say due to elements such as body language. However, the film does not pull readers to the story as the play does, and characters become harder to believe as the personal feel is lacking. The play has elements within that makes the reader wonder what is happening and it leads to an involvement as if he/she were there. Therefore, the idea that the film displays emotions make sense, it just does not pull to the reader.

The play used a non-linear structure of scenes which went from a younger age of the characters to and age sometime older and continued with this back and forth from young to old throughout the play. By having the structure go back and forth between different times in the past instead of using the typical linear structure that goes from past to present allows the play to have a way of being suspenseful and keep the audience engaged and interested in watching to see what happens next.

A short play is usually filled with a theatrical energy of diverse anthologies. The time allotted may be only ten or fifteen minutes, so it must be able to capture and engage the audience with some dramatic tension, exciting action, or witty humor. Just as in a short story, a great deal of the explanation and background is left for the reader or viewer to discover on their own. Because all the details are not explicitly stated, each viewer interprets the action in their own way and each experience is unique from someone else viewing the same play. Conflict is the main aspect that drives any work of literature, and plays usually consist of some form of conflict. In “Playwriting 101:

By having Everyman interact with these conceptualized characters, the author externalizes his inner conflict. Perhaps this technique seems too obvious or almost condescending to our more literate age, but whatever the case, it effectively conveys the central message of the play.

11. Point out some moments in the play when the playwright conveys much to the audience without dialogue

The playwright was trying to get quite a few messages when he created this play. First of all, I believe he was trying to show social change and the power and potential that an individual has inside of them, despite their circumstances. I think that this play/movie reveals the true messiness of life and how with the right mindset, you can make it through anything you

I will be honest with you I had a lot of trouble enjoying the play, like I said the dialect gave me trouble, plus my seats were not that great. I did however like the movie quite a bit, but I realize I am a product of a different generation as well. I have been brought up around TV and movies rather than plays

The overall dramatic meaning of this play has been successfully shown by the elements of drama. The

The writer Alan Bennett , reveals allot about old aged pensioners through Doris, She portrays the typical old lady, who uses speech that we wouldn’t normally use in this day and age. Many old people have petty concerns that they obsess over; Doris’s petty concerns are cleanliness and hygiene which in most ways makes the audience laugh throughout the play.

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.

with the power of the audience in the play as well as the story seems

The fear of growing old and losing previously treasured talents and abilities is a familiar one, and it is one that all performers face every day. It is also a bleak reality for the characters in the Queensland Theatre Company’s production of Quartet. Deeply insightful and equal parts humorous and emotional, Quartet explores the lives of four retired opera singers as they navigate life after fame and the reality of losing the gifts that have defined them for the majority of their lives. The play took audience members on an emotional journey, and each was left feeling deeply touched by the stories of the four main characters. Every aspect of Quartet fits the mould of the theatrical style of realism. The play uses human context to help

Furthermore, the pace of a full length work allows the audience to really “get into” these characters that will change, develop, grow, and sink the audience in further. The typical pace of a full length piece of literature needs to be quick enough to hook in an audience sooner rather than later. In plays, it is easy to get this to happen with dialogue. The effective use of dialogue makes the story move much quicker than description of scenery. The audience’s introduction to the environment, the characters, and situations are almost entirely projected by dialogue. Some play writes choose to have long winded stage