Mike Gemmati Intro to Theatre
Attending the Festival of Ten was both an entertaining and enriching experience. It gave me first hand examples of the many elements of theatre that we discuss in class. The three short plays I have decided to discuss are "Do I Look Like Your Wife?", "The Beauty of the World", and "Untitled 2". When watching the performance I tried to make note specifically of the lighting, along with the efficiency of the actor's portrayal of their characters.
"Do I Look Like Your Wife?" by Jay MacNamee is the first short play I wish to discuss. This play was directed by Davida Bloom and costumes were designed by Todd Gonzales. The scene took place downstage in the center in which dull lighting highlighted both the actors and the "rooftop" they were on. Because the stage had various sets that were used for the other short plays, lighting was essential in order to focus the viewers' attention in the desired location on the stage. On the backdrop of......
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