On the 24th of July, I had the privilege to stay in Oakland touring the college of UC Berkeley with some family and had the opportunity to view the play Hearts of Palm written by Patricia Milton, directed by Gary Graves, at the Central Works Theatre. The main plot of this play is the use of palm oil found in many goods one would not discover or think of. It deals with the impediment on a small Asian community with the intention of expanding a palm oil production plantation with the intent on building capital. Viola Wells, the main character is given an ultimatum of saving the animals and community members who reside on the plantation land or moving their people back to their home land. This play can be widely described in three elements of
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Viola (Vi) Wells, is her name, is the main negotiator in the impediment and stop for the plantation. When the production first comes into view, one can see how "Vi" is one with her character with her script. According to the text, "When a performer is approaching a role in the play, the first task is to read and analyze the script" (Wilson 114). As a performer, her character of "Vi" was well thought out as she was in the small Asian community trying to make a deal. Next is the performer of Ni Bethu, which is one of the main Asian characters whose village gets interrupted with their palm oil plantation. At first one can see, she is of the traditional Asian individuals. Her use of traditional clothing can be seen when she first entered the stage. For example, "The character portrayed can be a historical figure, an imaginary figure, or even self-representation …" (Wilson 13). Being of Asian descent herself, it felt as if she was representing her self. In contrast, the performer of Brittany Matal, is opposite from the rest of the characters. She is portrayed as a rebel in the way she was dressed and the actions she spoke off, hence joining the militia herself. Wilson states, "Another absolutely essential element for theatre are the performers: people on stage presenting characters in a dramatic action" (12). Indeed, the character of Brittany, defined the definition of a performer …show more content…
For definition purposes, a director is, "The person who rehearses and coordinates performers to ensure that they interpret the text appropriately" (Wilson 13). At the end of the production, the director gave a bow and thanked the audience for being with them tonight and how he chose the best cast for the show, that is an example of a great director. Another example is shown in his concept, which, "Is an overall image or metaphor of a play" (Wilson 123). In which, I would describe the concept he was giving off is "community togetherness". Two reasons, one, the community was not going to let a corporation take over their land, and two, they came together to persuade the company of Empire Holdings to make a deal and have other options. A final example of a directors attributes, casting, "Assigning roles to performers in a production; this is usually done by the director" (Wilson 123). One can see what the director's image of what they play will consist of, as well as his vision. Each performer was carefully picked for the directors right reasons and all in all, it came together very well and maintained the image of the
Viola (Vi) Wells, is her name, is the main negotiator in the impediment and stop for the plantation. When the production first comes into view, one can see how "Vi" is one with her character with her script. According to the text, "When a performer is approaching a role in the play, the first task is to read and analyze the script" (Wilson 114). As a performer, her character of "Vi" was well thought out as she was in the small Asian community trying to make a deal. Next is the performer of Ni Bethu, which is one of the main Asian characters whose village gets interrupted with their palm oil plantation. At first one can see, she is of the traditional Asian individuals. Her use of traditional clothing can be seen when she first entered the stage. For example, "The character portrayed can be a historical figure, an imaginary figure, or even self-representation …" (Wilson 13). Being of Asian descent herself, it felt as if she was representing her self. In contrast, the performer of Brittany Matal, is opposite from the rest of the characters. She is portrayed as a rebel in the way she was dressed and the actions she spoke off, hence joining the militia herself. Wilson states, "Another absolutely essential element for theatre are the performers: people on stage presenting characters in a dramatic action" (12). Indeed, the character of Brittany, defined the definition of a performer …show more content…
For definition purposes, a director is, "The person who rehearses and coordinates performers to ensure that they interpret the text appropriately" (Wilson 13). At the end of the production, the director gave a bow and thanked the audience for being with them tonight and how he chose the best cast for the show, that is an example of a great director. Another example is shown in his concept, which, "Is an overall image or metaphor of a play" (Wilson 123). In which, I would describe the concept he was giving off is "community togetherness". Two reasons, one, the community was not going to let a corporation take over their land, and two, they came together to persuade the company of Empire Holdings to make a deal and have other options. A final example of a directors attributes, casting, "Assigning roles to performers in a production; this is usually done by the director" (Wilson 123). One can see what the director's image of what they play will consist of, as well as his vision. Each performer was carefully picked for the directors right reasons and all in all, it came together very well and maintained the image of the