Noises Off Play Summary

I saw Michael Frayn’s production of Noises Off in Upton Hall (Warren Theater), which on Buffalo State’s Campus on March 4,2016 at 8om. The play was directed by Jennifer Toohey. I did not expect the play to be as funny since I did not understand the book. However, the play was extremely funny and I enjoyed it. I still did not fully understand when they were switching from Noises Off and Nothing On, but the play was amusing. I loved scene 2 because as an audience member I always wonder what is going on backstage, and scene 2 gave me the opportunity to see that. Also I remember that Professor Moltane mentioned that each scene got worst as the play went on and being able to see that physically was also very helpful to me. The play was confusing but overall it was …show more content…
In fact, some people were too engaged that I became annoyed. There were a few older people in front of me that could not stop laughing, and they found Selsdon to be a very funny character. On the right hand side of me, there were a few theater majors that could not stop laughing. Their laughs were so loud and obnoxious that it sometimes distracting. However, as I mentioned before theater majors probably found the play to be more funny than an average audience member because they understand on a different level. I did not see anyone on their phone or talking. I also did not see anyone sleeping. Everyone was either laughing or trying to figure out exactly what was going on. During intermission everyone would just go to the bathroom really quickly and check their phone. The play was not boring, but the scenes did feel long, so I personally enjoyed intermission because I do not like sitting for long periods of time without being able to stretch my legs. After the performance, everyone just wanted to get to their destination because the play did not end to about 10:30pm. That’s not too late, but on a Friday night for a college student that is too late to be at a