Writing and performance by Rita Bozi, The Damage Is Done is a play about her own family’s situations and experiences concerning their struggles with depression, pain, addictions, and their individual reactions to what life has in store for them. With the drama’s development starting at the Banff Centre, The Damage Is Done is now showing in Vancouver’s very own Historic Theatre at The Cultch. The play goes on to portray her family’s life and her cultural history, dating back to the effects of World War II and also the Hungarian Revolution. Incorporating the use of multiple disciplines, Bozi gets her messages of trauma out through acting, dialogue, dancing, writing, music, and video that dramatically and lightheartedly captures the audience’s
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Different emotions are present depending on what media was directed to be shown. For instance, a YouTube video of the song Gloomy Sunday had my mood feeling melancholy because of its melodic tune. I couldn’t help but feel the female singer’s voice full of elegant sorrow and sad misfortune. Her voice really provoked my senses to be in a much more delicate state and this allowed myself to take in the play with a soft heart. At times where music was executed, different songs had different effects. For example, Alice Cooper’s School’s Out made it fun to watch Bozi dance around the stage. In these moment’s, I found excitement and upbeat energy from the stage. The liveliness restored in the crowd could be felt. Another song that made an impact would be BB Gabor’s Soviet Jewellery; The Canadian-Hungarian artist’s song was fun yet serious in its own way. How Bozi used the death of this artist who committed suicide really emphasized what this song was about. Associating the tune with the scenario of a rebellious movement, this song is a byproduct of Hungary’s failed revolution. Just by hearing the bold tune, I could feel a mix of anger and an empowering movement with my body. This feeling was perfect for Bozi’s portrayal of her brother dealing with his issues of anger and hate. The media presented in the play made me feel different emotions like compassion and …show more content…
The screenplay is immaculately thought out which allows smooth transitions between scenes and within dialogues. Throughout many scenarios I could really feel the emotion Bozi poured out onstage. With that type of connection she built with her audience, this play tremendously excelled. The message of uncovering childhood trauma and early stages of stress affecting the distant future leaves me questioning my own family’s past history and struggles. I’m wondering if there’s some of my own unearthing I need to do within my family; all in hopes for healing family wounds and a better future. Not only does it leave me wondering of my own family, I also left the play feeling for today’s victims of refuge and war. I couldn’t help but feel for how many families will have to suffer generations of trauma due to the current crisis and situations in different parts of the world. Observing the post-play audience feedback, one audience member was also emotionally touched by the trauma others have to cope with. Gabor acknowledged her with an empathetic response stating individual choice and what one person could do with their life. He spoke that certain callings are found inside a person and it is up to every individual to respond
Different emotions are present depending on what media was directed to be shown. For instance, a YouTube video of the song Gloomy Sunday had my mood feeling melancholy because of its melodic tune. I couldn’t help but feel the female singer’s voice full of elegant sorrow and sad misfortune. Her voice really provoked my senses to be in a much more delicate state and this allowed myself to take in the play with a soft heart. At times where music was executed, different songs had different effects. For example, Alice Cooper’s School’s Out made it fun to watch Bozi dance around the stage. In these moment’s, I found excitement and upbeat energy from the stage. The liveliness restored in the crowd could be felt. Another song that made an impact would be BB Gabor’s Soviet Jewellery; The Canadian-Hungarian artist’s song was fun yet serious in its own way. How Bozi used the death of this artist who committed suicide really emphasized what this song was about. Associating the tune with the scenario of a rebellious movement, this song is a byproduct of Hungary’s failed revolution. Just by hearing the bold tune, I could feel a mix of anger and an empowering movement with my body. This feeling was perfect for Bozi’s portrayal of her brother dealing with his issues of anger and hate. The media presented in the play made me feel different emotions like compassion and …show more content…
The screenplay is immaculately thought out which allows smooth transitions between scenes and within dialogues. Throughout many scenarios I could really feel the emotion Bozi poured out onstage. With that type of connection she built with her audience, this play tremendously excelled. The message of uncovering childhood trauma and early stages of stress affecting the distant future leaves me questioning my own family’s past history and struggles. I’m wondering if there’s some of my own unearthing I need to do within my family; all in hopes for healing family wounds and a better future. Not only does it leave me wondering of my own family, I also left the play feeling for today’s victims of refuge and war. I couldn’t help but feel for how many families will have to suffer generations of trauma due to the current crisis and situations in different parts of the world. Observing the post-play audience feedback, one audience member was also emotionally touched by the trauma others have to cope with. Gabor acknowledged her with an empathetic response stating individual choice and what one person could do with their life. He spoke that certain callings are found inside a person and it is up to every individual to respond