The production of Frankenstein at Fossil Ridge High School on November 18th proved to be an entertaining theatre experience. Frankenstein retells the classic story by Mary Shelley. It follows the story of a creature after he was created by a character named Victor Frankenstein. The story depicts the heartbreaking evolution of the creature, as he begins the story an innocent being not knowing how to walk or talk, and ends the play as a monstrous killer. This production of Frankenstein was engaging and a pleasure to attend despite its imperfections.
Kristin Rust’s direction for the production showed many clear choices and a direction to create a holistic appearance. One choice that I thought was interesting was the contrast shown in the physicality …show more content…
Everything was very minimalistic, with sharp shaped and corners. In the center was a structure with various levels that served for the tall building from which the creature is created and the mountains on which he dies and becomes the prey to Dr. Frankenstein. I thought this structure was the strongest piece of the set. To the left side of the stage was the old man’s house. This structure has a material surrounding it that allowed for it to be transparent or mostly opaque depending on the lighting put on in. This served very well for the storyline, and allowed for a unique experience of seeing inside what at first seemed to be closed off. However, this cabin was so far upstage that at times it became more of hindrance to the experience than anything. From someone in the very back of the auditorium, the happening inside the house seemed far removed and were difficult to see and fully appreciate. Overall, the set served well for the production but was not notably impressive to me.
The audience at November 18th’s production of Frankenstein was quite responsive and engaged with the production. The house was very full, which was a little bit discouraging compared to the typical turnout of Poudre plays. However, it was also exciting that so many parents, students, and community members were involved with theatre at Fort Collins High School and gave me hope for how things could be improved at Poudre. The responses to the play were appropriate and positive, and the performers received a deserved standing ovation at the end of the
Kristin Rust’s direction for the production showed many clear choices and a direction to create a holistic appearance. One choice that I thought was interesting was the contrast shown in the physicality …show more content…
Everything was very minimalistic, with sharp shaped and corners. In the center was a structure with various levels that served for the tall building from which the creature is created and the mountains on which he dies and becomes the prey to Dr. Frankenstein. I thought this structure was the strongest piece of the set. To the left side of the stage was the old man’s house. This structure has a material surrounding it that allowed for it to be transparent or mostly opaque depending on the lighting put on in. This served very well for the storyline, and allowed for a unique experience of seeing inside what at first seemed to be closed off. However, this cabin was so far upstage that at times it became more of hindrance to the experience than anything. From someone in the very back of the auditorium, the happening inside the house seemed far removed and were difficult to see and fully appreciate. Overall, the set served well for the production but was not notably impressive to me.
The audience at November 18th’s production of Frankenstein was quite responsive and engaged with the production. The house was very full, which was a little bit discouraging compared to the typical turnout of Poudre plays. However, it was also exciting that so many parents, students, and community members were involved with theatre at Fort Collins High School and gave me hope for how things could be improved at Poudre. The responses to the play were appropriate and positive, and the performers received a deserved standing ovation at the end of the