For my first performance response, I saw Anything Goes at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, FL on February 17th, 2017. At this dinner theatre, Will Prapher produces and owns the theatre. With his compony titled Prapher Entertainment, Prapher produces such productions in Florida as well as Pennsylvania. This production was a comedy and a love story all in one. Billy, the protagonist, loved Hope, who was engaged to Evelyn. All the characters interact on a cruise ship that was going from New York to England. Through multiple observations about this musical, I can understand more concepts about theatre.
Staging/directing
Throughout the show, the characters could be seen across all angles. In a scene, the characters were in a semi …show more content…
The ship structure was composed of two levels and the main stage was a layer as well. Because of this aspect, the characters were used in all three for placement. The characters could be seen across the stage, having multiple characters in one scene. This showed them interacting, contributing to the scene or even creating a new one. This aspect also showed their body movements and interactions between one another.
Acting
The actors interacted with the scene by expressing sea sickness. For example, Evelyn, the character engaged to Hope, was getting sea sick on the boat. Through facial expressions, hand motions, and body language, the actor showed the feeling of sickness. His face turned purple while moving his hands up in the air and to his stomach. The actor also used the set by using a railing and his body language by emphasizing the idea of “going overboard”. Because of this acting, his motions made it seem that he was really sea sick.
Costumes
Throughout the play, the character’s costumes reflected their role and their economic class. For example, the character named Reno was a nightclub singer. Within the play, she wore glitter outfits, gowns, and lavish colors. This showed the characters role throughout the play as a successful, popular singer. Because of these costumes, this symbolized the characters wealth and personality within the …show more content…
Through song and dance, the show was entertaining due to the realistic aspects of the set and sound, as well as the acting within the characters. I enjoyed the commentary and the songs that connected with the show. Also, the choreography enhanced the music within the group of characters. The songs made the musical exciting for the audience. While I watched the show, I imagined myself in the setting of the ship. This aspect helped me see if the set design and media were realistic enough to the audience; which this was. The show connected each character by using dialogue within the show to enhance the back story. I also liked the aspect of Anything Goes that symbolizes how anything can happen. I liked how at the end, Billy and Hope ended up together and Evelyn and Reno were together too. Because of these aspects and observations, the show was an entertaining piece that was realistic and exciting for the
Staging/directing
Throughout the show, the characters could be seen across all angles. In a scene, the characters were in a semi …show more content…
The ship structure was composed of two levels and the main stage was a layer as well. Because of this aspect, the characters were used in all three for placement. The characters could be seen across the stage, having multiple characters in one scene. This showed them interacting, contributing to the scene or even creating a new one. This aspect also showed their body movements and interactions between one another.
Acting
The actors interacted with the scene by expressing sea sickness. For example, Evelyn, the character engaged to Hope, was getting sea sick on the boat. Through facial expressions, hand motions, and body language, the actor showed the feeling of sickness. His face turned purple while moving his hands up in the air and to his stomach. The actor also used the set by using a railing and his body language by emphasizing the idea of “going overboard”. Because of this acting, his motions made it seem that he was really sea sick.
Costumes
Throughout the play, the character’s costumes reflected their role and their economic class. For example, the character named Reno was a nightclub singer. Within the play, she wore glitter outfits, gowns, and lavish colors. This showed the characters role throughout the play as a successful, popular singer. Because of these costumes, this symbolized the characters wealth and personality within the …show more content…
Through song and dance, the show was entertaining due to the realistic aspects of the set and sound, as well as the acting within the characters. I enjoyed the commentary and the songs that connected with the show. Also, the choreography enhanced the music within the group of characters. The songs made the musical exciting for the audience. While I watched the show, I imagined myself in the setting of the ship. This aspect helped me see if the set design and media were realistic enough to the audience; which this was. The show connected each character by using dialogue within the show to enhance the back story. I also liked the aspect of Anything Goes that symbolizes how anything can happen. I liked how at the end, Billy and Hope ended up together and Evelyn and Reno were together too. Because of these aspects and observations, the show was an entertaining piece that was realistic and exciting for the