The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story between two dynamic characters, who have a forbidden love. I chose to see the UWG Theatre Company’s production on Wednesday, November 18, in the Richard L. Dangle Theatre because I have loved the theatre and the stage since a young age. I also made a special effort to see Romeo and Juliet since I have seen numerous versions of the script both on the screen and on stage. I will say that the UWG Theatre Company’s production of the show was relevant, modern, and helped to bring Shakespeare to life.
Many would say that Romeo and Juliet is outdated and irrelevant, but I believe that we can find relevancy in every one of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets- especially Romeo and Juliet. Love is always …show more content…
The use of film added to the intensity of the production because it helped the audience to view powerful scenes between characters such as Lady Montague and Juliet. The way the characters interacted with the audience and almost made them apart of the show was yet another modern twist on this classical production. Technology plays such a large part in today’s culture and society, and I think that by incorporating technology into the show helped to relate what was going on to the audience. Also, by using technology, it allowed to the audience to gage what was happening and I believe caused them to pay attention to the show. Many people who watch the theatre productions for class and not for pleasure, most likely do not want to be sitting in the theatre and are bored half way through the production, but since you, the director, made the choice to modernize the show I feel like that really drew the audience in. As I sat back and watched the show Wednesday night, I could easily point out the individuals who were not “theatre people”, and I was certain that throughout the show they would be on their phones, asleep, or just bored out of their minds. I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone in the audience that night was completely engaged in the tragic love …show more content…
The UWG Theatre Company’s production of the show was modern, which made it easy to understand and relate too. I related to this particular production of the show because I’m a young adult searching for love just like everyone else. Everyone is searching for their person- the one who would literally die for them. I think that’s why Romeo and Juliet will always be a personal favorite of mine because each and every time I see it, I take something else away. Shakespeare has a way with words and in his works, there is always an abundance of meanings to unpack and comprehend. Shakespeare will always impact the reader, performer, and
Many would say that Romeo and Juliet is outdated and irrelevant, but I believe that we can find relevancy in every one of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets- especially Romeo and Juliet. Love is always …show more content…
The use of film added to the intensity of the production because it helped the audience to view powerful scenes between characters such as Lady Montague and Juliet. The way the characters interacted with the audience and almost made them apart of the show was yet another modern twist on this classical production. Technology plays such a large part in today’s culture and society, and I think that by incorporating technology into the show helped to relate what was going on to the audience. Also, by using technology, it allowed to the audience to gage what was happening and I believe caused them to pay attention to the show. Many people who watch the theatre productions for class and not for pleasure, most likely do not want to be sitting in the theatre and are bored half way through the production, but since you, the director, made the choice to modernize the show I feel like that really drew the audience in. As I sat back and watched the show Wednesday night, I could easily point out the individuals who were not “theatre people”, and I was certain that throughout the show they would be on their phones, asleep, or just bored out of their minds. I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone in the audience that night was completely engaged in the tragic love …show more content…
The UWG Theatre Company’s production of the show was modern, which made it easy to understand and relate too. I related to this particular production of the show because I’m a young adult searching for love just like everyone else. Everyone is searching for their person- the one who would literally die for them. I think that’s why Romeo and Juliet will always be a personal favorite of mine because each and every time I see it, I take something else away. Shakespeare has a way with words and in his works, there is always an abundance of meanings to unpack and comprehend. Shakespeare will always impact the reader, performer, and