Thursday, May 8, 2008

FAIR PLAY

I was quite impressed with the many composition techiniques that were used in the play. First of all, the lighting in the very beginning of the production was skillfully manipulated to appear as a photo frame. Also, I loved the conversation the actors of different settings created with little bits of completely distinct dialogue. My favorite unusual use of objects was when the set above the audience's head becomes a plane that is landing.

From the beginnging it was obvious that a "loop" would be an overriding theme in this play. It is first mentioned when a housewife is fighting with her husband. However, the loop expands to become a much bigger deal than first believed. It definitely threw me off. The concept of a "loop" was still lingering in my mind after the show was over. Very unique compositions were developed in this play and it was definitely such creativity that kept the audience engaged. Lastly, when I was confused about the play and wondering what each character was experiencing, it was the solid acting of actors who were fully devoted to their characters that solved some of my confusion. (if this makes sense)

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