I noticed the theme of the show presented the gender identity and sexual conflict. This is the first time I watched the theatre production contains all female actors. It is not easy for female to perform a male character. They must spend so much time to understand the plot and male identity. Thus, it can entertain audiences with unprecedented character even if the character of female disguise to be male is confused the audiences to distinguish the particular character that the actor would have to present. I also feel much appreciated all actors can pretend the characters that might be unfamiliar. Based on the plot of this production, Viola has to disguise as a man in order to hide herself from other people after she lost her twin brother. She was the servant of Duke Orsino with the new name “Cesario.” Her new life as a man under the service of Duke Orsino becomes the main point of this story. The confliction of gender identity within the characters of Viola and Cesario occurs. She falls in love Duke Orsino, and Orsino falls in love to Olivia, and Olivia falls in love to Duke Orsino. Their relationships are similar to triangle and so complicated. Because Olivia does not know that Cesario is actually female, she tried to marry Cesario. Until the emergence of Sebastian, Viola’s twin brother, the secret of Viola disguise a male is disclosing. The mistake identity of gender is confused all …show more content…
Twelfth Night was produced with the great design elements of background setting and costumes, and also all actors can perform unfamiliar characters without confusion. One interesting point is the actors on stage are all females to present the gender identity and sexual conflict. Even if they have to pretend such a male character, it does not affect the fluency and amusement of the show. I can make sure you will have fun and smiling from the beginning to the end of the