The Seven Year Itch Analysis

Each element gave the stage a different feel that matched every scene , complementing each brilliantly. The only element that lacked for me was lights, although very bright ; in my opinion the reoccurring blue wasn't the best option. I feel if the lighting designer would have had more warmer colored lights against the already vibrant set pieces, it would have made the stage pop more. But one thing i did particularly fancy, were the costumes the characters wore and how they fit each character. Each character's’ costume showed the dichotomy between the personalities and tastes of each individual. For example Ilona played by Jane Krakowski was dressed in a scarlet / pinkish dress with a high slit up the left side; showing her seductive character type. Meaning when i saw Ilona on stage, I immediately knew who i was looking at . Lastly the sound effects included , like the door jingle sound or The bike bell , added to the whole idea of being inside and outside of a retail building. These effects gave the stage an outdoorsy feel , drawing you in , giving the audience illusions of really being in 1930’s

The most successful aspect of the performance for me were the scene changes. I found that the rotation of the blackboard, center stage, where the actors were able to stoop beneath it in order to enter and exit the stage, was an effective touch to this

Above all, I wouldn’t be where I am today without theatre. Without the chance to perform throughout my life, I would be disconnected from the wide array of communities and histories that’s been imbedded in my daily routine. Unfortunately, it’s speculated that the theatre is a dying art form, because of the expanding popularities of movies (“Is”), but I think that it’ll remain a well renowned part of expressing imagination and interpreting history as years pass; it only takes cooperation with school faculty and young students that go above and beyond to change their

As we dressed for the show, my thoughts were flooded with images and ideas. We descended the hotel stairs, hailed a taxi, and arrived at the theatre; while I remained in a pleasant daze. My first impression of the Nederlander met and exceeded all my expectations. I had envisioned an old theater, forgotten by the Broadway elite. As we walked to the door, we were able to see the wall signed by the cast and photos of the premier. The theater itself had a rundown feel to it and left you with the distinct impression that the magic was within the walls and on stage. As we entered the doors, I soaked in every thing. Our seats were located in the center, orchestra section, which gave us a perfect view of all the action.

6. What technical areas did you notice? Make specific comments about the scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound. Did the technical aspects enhance or hinder the production? Would you do anything differently? I loved the scenery for this play from all the plays I have seen this year performed by Henrico High School. The backdrop for the Northern lights was simply stunning. It even a times it shows the twinkling of lights behind the backdrop, that provides the image of dazzling stars. The moving platforms even had the perfect representation of a modern house. It is safe to say, I wouldn’t change a thing about this

Sounds like the fireworks going off in the basement helped the audience get immersed into the show. The lights were usually had the whole stage illuminated and was kind of boring, but the way that they brought the lights on when a character would flip to turn the lights would add realism to the show. Props were used throughout the show and were well placed. In fact, I saw a radio that looked exactly the one that was in the show Annie performed by the Palm Springs High School Theatre which makes sense since they both take place during the same time period. The set looked very realistic and included nothing that was created in modern times like iphones or printers. Costumes were chosen very well in my opinion with my favorites being the police ones. Also, none of the clothing looked very modern. After taking a deeper look into the things that occurred to improve the show and how the actors looked, I think that the Palm Canyon Theatre improved the show and made the audience feel more

The beginning of the play was very interesting in several ways. Firstly, the choice of dialect took me surprise because of its vulgar nature. I personally enjoyed the use of speech because I find it interesting when people use words freely when they are normally looked down upon. The music that was played gave made another strong impression on me. The title of the song was Bonfire by Childish Gambino, and it set a very interesting mood. It definitely took me by surprise and I did not know how to react in that situation. I just stared with my mouth open and tried to figure out why that song was being played. Another thing that I found interesting was when the actors put makeup and different clothes on in front of us. Seeing the actors start changing into new characters right in front of me made me very intrigued about how people can break the socially constructed ideas of how theatre works.

Having knowledge and involvement in both the acting and the technical aspects of theater, I expected the production to deliver a qualitative performance that gave its audience the full experience. This experience is achieved by the elements of theater such as acting, lights, sounds, props, costume and set design

The Brown Theater, located downtown Houston, Texas at the Wortham Theater Center is a remarkable theater. It is located in a stylish district that adds to the appearance of this polished theater with artistic statues that are visible on the street corners surrounding the building. The astonishing entrance welcomes its spectators with a tall escalator positioned directly in the center of the foyer, lined with works of art. At the top of the escalator, you step into a lobby filled with restaurants that lead to the auditorium, which is breathtaking with rich red tones, unbelievably tall ceilings, and elaborate detailing on every inch of the wood work. I was extremely impressed with this theater and its alluring appearance with its various levels of seating, all of which, slant down toward the stage. The afternoon was delightful and entertaining; this was largely due to the welcoming theater and its pleasant patrons. I was seated three rows away from the stage, with this being my first ballet I couldn’t have been happier because it made me feel as if I was part of the performance. The day’s performance was the classic ballet, Sleeping Beauty, which is about a princess who was cursed at birth by an evil fairy. She pricks her finger on a spindle at her sixteenth birthday and falls into a deep sleep that can only be broken by true loves’ kiss. This performance was choreographed by Ben Stevenson and performed by The Houston Ballet. The two scenes from the performance I will evaluate

Despite my criticisms of this particular performance, I liked the musical overall. It was clear that the play’s central theme was one of self-discovery. The musical was very much a bildungsroman, as we saw each character coming-of-age with either sexual or intellectual changes. For example, Melchior underwent a sexual and intellectual change. He realized the tyranny in his educational experience, whilst also discovering his sexuality in his relationship with

The production was zany, extravagant, and all around weird – But I loved every minute of it. If you get the opportunity to see this musical, be forewarned that you will wondering what you just saw. But you will also leave with a smile and a few laughs behind you that make the adventure

I attended A MidSummer Night’s Dream at Alley Theatre on 10/22/16. The play was written by William Shakespeare directed by Gregory Boyd and Dean R. Gladden. This play falls into the category of comedy, more specifically a romantic satirical comedy. You could even say its presentational, in the final scene during Bottom’s play a workman threw a plush dog into the audience and ran up to the person who caught it eager to get it back. This play was absolutely fantastic I enjoyed it far more than expected, A MidSummer Night’s Dream was mysterious,whimsical and humorous. I would see this play again in a heartbeat, I liked it because the set and props were so simple it really made the actors, costumes and story stand out. Prior to this play I had attended Hamlet in Houston but I was in elementary school. I don’t remember what the play was actually about but I remember liking it so you could say my first theatre going experience was a positive one. A couple of weeks ago I had taken a quiz to find out what Shakespeare play I would most enjoy and this is the one that came out. I typed it in only to find out that it 's showing at Alley Theatre in Houston. I was curious going into this play I didn 't quite know what to expect all I knew at this point was it was a comedy in the woods with fairies. But, wow I was completely blown away by the skill there people possess to make me feel like it was real life even though the play was clearly fictional, it was all so natural and real.

The lightning and sound made it easy to hear and see from different seats. The atmosphere of the playhouse was great and welcoming. Many of the staff are volunteers, that did a great job of helping us find our seats, foods, and drinks. Many of the actors socialized with the audience before the performance. My wife and I had a discussion with one of the actors, J. Tony Brown, before we were seated. He told us of the next play they were going to perform at the Shakespeare Tavern, and explained many aspects of Henry the Sixth to us. I thought this made the night more special for my wife and I. The actor was very knowledgeable and welcoming, he asked questions of us as we asked many of him. He also did not give me any grief for wishing him good luck, and received it well. I questioned the good luck as soon as it left my lips, and was very embarrassed upon further research in theatre superstitions. I might have also said Macbeth to him, but I do not recall doing

As I watched the play, I recognized that since there was no curtain for the actors to hide behind before their scenes, many of the scenes flowed together with the narrator stopping to explain things sometimes, and he would let the audience know when time had elapsed, since one whole day was packed into a 45 minute act. In the first act, we were introduced to both the Gibbs family and the Webb family and their children. Also, we were introduced to many other characters of the play and they each had a unique and distinctive costume so that it would be easy for the audience to remember who each of the characters are. The actors and actresses all seemed very confident in their roles and they handled the stage well allowing for comfortable flow, considering they had to face four different areas, since the performance took place in a Black Box theatre. All of the conversations the characters had with one another truly mimicked real life conversations with the comfortable flow and they right length of pause between lines.

The year was 1937, and I pulled out my phone to check the time: 7:25 p.m. In five short minutes, Valerie Curtis-Newton (Lead Director), Fawn Bartlett (Costume Design), and Scott Hafso (Musical Director), were able to turn the Floyd and Delores Jones playhouse into a time machine that traveled 80 years into the past. At 7:20 p.m., ten minutes before the play was set to start, the actors barged through the door of the theater as they sung in character, played music, and greeted members of the audience. I felt welcome, like I was a featured guest at an exclusive dinner party. The actors in character escorted us “twenty blocks away” into the theater upstairs and began to sit in the audience and converse with people entering. The environment was intimate. In fact, it did not seem as if I was in a theater watching a performance because of the interaction between actors and audience. I happened to sit directly behind Jeffrey Fracé, and chose to watch how he played the character Mr. Mister. Jeffrey Fracé was able to portray who Mr. Mister is using his voice and body, show his character’s relationships with other characters, and display what his character wanted in the world of the play.