Angels in America: Millennium Approaches exhibited a dynamic performance at Round House Theatre in Bethesda. The deep character development, plots, themes, and spectacles meshed together to create a theatrical experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. To begin, Angels in America had multiple messages throughout the show due to the different conflicts that existed amongst characters. One main theme and message that I felt was to stay true to yourself and always be who you really are. I feel this is a central theme because it pertains to many different characters, whether it be Prior, Louis, Joe, Harper, or Roy, and also pertains to different themes within the play, such as sexuality and visions for the future. To begin, Prior and Louis go through
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Even though this play was set in the 1980s, it’s morals and themes still hold true to this day. The biggest theme I see is the need to accept change. In today’s society, people are still uncomfortable with change and how it will impact their lives. I feel that change is necessary to develop who you truly are and let other people know who you truly are. Additionally, this play does a tremendous job of showing how change can impact all different types of people: gay, straight, white, black, conservative, liberal, male, or female. At the end of the day, change will happen and it will happen to anybody. I also agree with this play’s spin on the sense of community. I feel that community is an integral part to the success of an individual. In this play, the sense of community is not strong, which highlights the abundance of struggles that the characters face since they simply have nobody to turn to. You see this problem forged through relationships like Louis and Prior. They had a great relationship and support system until they broke up. As a result, both enter into a downward spiral without each other, showcasing the need for help and sustenance. I personally feel that many characters would not struggle as much as they did if they had proper support and
Even though this play was set in the 1980s, it’s morals and themes still hold true to this day. The biggest theme I see is the need to accept change. In today’s society, people are still uncomfortable with change and how it will impact their lives. I feel that change is necessary to develop who you truly are and let other people know who you truly are. Additionally, this play does a tremendous job of showing how change can impact all different types of people: gay, straight, white, black, conservative, liberal, male, or female. At the end of the day, change will happen and it will happen to anybody. I also agree with this play’s spin on the sense of community. I feel that community is an integral part to the success of an individual. In this play, the sense of community is not strong, which highlights the abundance of struggles that the characters face since they simply have nobody to turn to. You see this problem forged through relationships like Louis and Prior. They had a great relationship and support system until they broke up. As a result, both enter into a downward spiral without each other, showcasing the need for help and sustenance. I personally feel that many characters would not struggle as much as they did if they had proper support and