The point of this production demonstrates that true friendship conquers all obstacles. At times trivial, problems can cause schisms in lifelong relationships. Demonstrations of companionship can surpass these problems. Many elements in this production allow the audience to focus on the central message of this play. The first element of theatre the audience sees is the set. This production uses a blackbox theatre which is open and flexible for the performance space. There is a plain white painting on the floor, and an apartment setup near the painting. The walls are white with minimal decorations and props. Throughout the play, there are limited scene and prop changes. This abstract set allows the audience to focus on the actors and their dialogue.
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The dialogue between the actors is harsh and fast paced. As the argument intensifies and becomes more personal, the actors become loud and more elaborated. The audience is able to connect with the emotions being portrayed in the play because the actors use a realistic approach when performing each line. In order to lighten the mood, Ivan throws in humorous comments that direct the focus away from the intensity of the argument. Their dialogue resembles an argument that true friends would have in real life. In contrast to this realistic approach, there are pauses in the play when one actor directly talks to the audience while the other actors are paused. During these pauses, the light focuses in on the speaker, and the rest of the characters are in the dark symbolizing their absence. This is not something that would happen in real life, but it allows the actors to directly get their point across. In addition, the actors move around the set throughout the production. The kinetic nature of the play allows the audience to really connect with the scenes being performed. When productions lack movement, the play often becomes bland and the audience looses focus. The actors’ method in Art allows the audience to understand the main theme of friendship demonstrated throughout the
The dialogue between the actors is harsh and fast paced. As the argument intensifies and becomes more personal, the actors become loud and more elaborated. The audience is able to connect with the emotions being portrayed in the play because the actors use a realistic approach when performing each line. In order to lighten the mood, Ivan throws in humorous comments that direct the focus away from the intensity of the argument. Their dialogue resembles an argument that true friends would have in real life. In contrast to this realistic approach, there are pauses in the play when one actor directly talks to the audience while the other actors are paused. During these pauses, the light focuses in on the speaker, and the rest of the characters are in the dark symbolizing their absence. This is not something that would happen in real life, but it allows the actors to directly get their point across. In addition, the actors move around the set throughout the production. The kinetic nature of the play allows the audience to really connect with the scenes being performed. When productions lack movement, the play often becomes bland and the audience looses focus. The actors’ method in Art allows the audience to understand the main theme of friendship demonstrated throughout the